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Manipur's 'buffer zone' threatens to harden ethnic divisions now

What began as a 'buffer zone' in Manipur to safeguard against ethnic conflict has morphed into a politically charged environment, exacerbating existing divisions. Allegations of movement restrictions by security forces have ignited debates about the legitimacy of these actions, resulting in the emergence of de facto internal borders.

15 Jan 2026 12:02 am