Manipur’s Internally Displaced Persons Struggle for Healthcare Amid Deepening Poverty
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Manipur’s Internally Displaced Persons Struggle for Healthcare Amid Deepening Poverty

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News Summary In Manipur, ongoing ethnic conflicts have displaced thousands, leading to severe hardships, especially in accessing healthcare. Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) residing in relief camps, such as the Mandop Yumfam Relief Camp in Khurkhul, face significant challenges. Despite being beneficiaries of government-sponsored health schemes, many find themselves unable to access treatment for illnesses not…

Manipur Budget Criticized for Being Insufficient for Crisis-Hit IDPs: A Closer Look
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Manipur Budget Criticized for Being Insufficient for Crisis-Hit IDPs: A Closer Look

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News Summary In recent news, Manipur’s state budget has come under sharp criticism for falling short of addressing the urgent needs of crisis-hit internally displaced persons (IDPs). MLA Okram Surjakumar has voiced his concerns, arguing that the allocation fails to provide the necessary support for those affected by ongoing conflicts and humanitarian challenges. This article…

Candlelight Vigil for Safe Release of Six Meitei IDPs in Manipur
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Candlelight Vigil for Safe Release of Six Meitei IDPs in Manipur

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Summary: In Manipur, a candlelight vigil took place to demand the safe return of six abducted individuals—three women and three minors—from the Meitei community. These individuals were allegedly taken during a suspected militant incident in Jiribam district. Community members, activists, and families gathered to show solidarity, calling for immediate government intervention. This act of unity…

Restore Peace and Resettle IDPs: Northeast Students Demand Action for Manipur

Restore Peace and Resettle IDPs: Northeast Students Demand Action for Manipur

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Summary On October 29, 2024, Northeast student groups gathered in New Delhi to advocate for peace and the resettlement of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Manipur. Organized by youth groups like the Manipur Innovative Youth Organisation and United Kakching Students, the protest emphasized the need for government intervention to resolve ongoing tensions, maintain territorial unity,…