'Can't go back' - families in violence-hit Indian state fear resettlement deadline

Published: 10/31/2025
'Can't go back' - families in violence-hit Indian state fear resettlement deadline
Thousands of families displaced by ethnic clashes in Manipur, India in 2023 now face an uncertain future as the government plans to close all temporary relief camps by December. The violence between Meitei and Kuki communities resulted in 260 deaths and displacement of around 60,000 people. However, the displaced fear resettlement and uncertain housing plans, with concerns over returning to their original neighborhoods in the violence-hit region.