Journalism has become a dangerous profession in Manipur, a small Indian state engulfed in ethnic conflict between Meitei (Hindu) and Kuki (Christian) communities for the past two years.
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) warns that physical attacks, intimidation, and state-imposed restrictions have turned the region into a minefield for journalists.

Since May 2023, the conflict has claimed more than 260 lives and displaced over 60,000 people.
To make matters worse, federal authorities have imposed repeated Internet shutdowns — 210 days in total — cutting off 2.8 million residents from vital information and silencing the press.

Disinformation continues to spread, worsening the violence and deepening mistrust between communities.
Meanwhile, armed militias and law enforcement agencies have obstructed journalists, confiscating equipment, restricting access to conflict zones, and even filing false legal cases to intimidate them.

RSF has condemned the situation, calling on both state and central governments to:

Ensure journalists’ safety and freedom of movement.

End Internet shutdowns being used as a tool of censorship.

Prosecute those responsible for attacking media professionals.

How can India safeguard press freedom and the right to information during internal conflicts — and what steps are needed to protect journalists on the ground in Manipur?

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