Fighters from Myanmar civil war aggravate bitter ethnic conflict in Manipur

Indian militant groups, trained and armed in Myanmar's civil war, are returning to Manipur, escalating the 19-month ethnic conflict between the Meitei and Kuki communities. Increased violence, fueled by sophisticated weaponry and illicit activities, has prompted a surge in troop deployments. Both sides are procuring arms from across the border, exacerbating the already volatile situation.