Church Leaders Fall in India's Manipur: A Cycle of Violence and Persecution The brutal murder of church leaders in India's Manipur state has once again highlighted the simmering ethnic tensions that have plagued this region for decades.
The latest attacks are just one more tragic chapter in a long running narrative of violence and persecution that has left countless lives ruined and entire communities on the brink.
Understanding the Context of Ethnic Violence in Manipur The state of Manipur, nestled deep in northeastern India's rugged terrain, has been wracked by ethnic conflict since the early 20th century.