The sexual violence in Manipur sheds light on the vulnerability of women in conflict zones. Despite worldwide attention, sexual violence remains the least condemned war crime, with historical patterns of atrocities now surfacing in India.
War time sexual violence remains largely ignored and described as “the least condemned war crime.”/ Photo: AP
The video, filmed in May, was initially reported to the police, but no action was taken until the content went viral. The perpetrators of the violence reportedly belong to the Meitei ethnic community. Meiteis, who make almost two thirds of Manipur’s population, face accusations of carrying out violent attacks under police protection.
The ongoing clashes and raids since early May have resulted in nearly 150 deaths and displaced approximately 55,000 people., the roots of the conflict in Manipur are deeply intertwined with historical ‘ethnic’ divisions that can be traced back to the time of British colonisation. The Meitei people, predominantly Hindu, largely reside in the capital city of Imphal, while the Kuki and Naga tribes inhabit surrounding hill areas.
Today, as it was in the past, whenever a conflict breaks out, women become easy targets and are subjected to dehumanisation and humiliation.
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