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After months in temporary shelters, over 550 families in Manipur are finally moving into permanent houses. Nine relief camps have closed as part of the region's largest resettlement effort since ethnic violence displaced thousands.
After three years of ethnic conflict in Manipur, India, Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh met face-to-face with displaced families from both sides, listening to their struggles and promising a path home. His message to tearful residents: "I will not let your tears go in vain."
Nearly two years after ethnic violence tore through Manipur, a top official made a historic visit to affected communities with a message of healing. A football tournament became the setting for calls to reconcile through the universal language of sports.
After a year and a half without convening, Manipur's state assembly will meet Thursday following the formation of a new government. The session marks a significant step toward restoring democratic processes in the conflict-affected state.