Manipur Violence: India's Kuki-Zo People Are Getting Trained To Fight For Their Land. Since early May, ethnic strife has consumed Manipur, pitting the Meitei majority against the Kuki minority. India's northeast has a history of pre-independence ethnic tensions, including clashes between these communities. The conflict stems from government anti-encroachment efforts, suppression of illicit poppy growth in Kuki areas, and proposed Scheduled Tribe status for Meiteis by the Manipur High Court. These actions have rekindled latent tension, sparking violence.
