In season two of Dispatches from Manipur, independent journalist Greeshma Kuthar will follow up on many issues that the podcast touched upon during our reportage in season one. We are at a stage where more than six months have gone by and there

Struggle for Stability - Tracing the Threads of Manipur's Unrest

Aug 18th, 2023 52m 55s

In Episode 16 of "Dispatches from Manipur", Greeshma Kuthar reports on the ongoing ethnic turmoil gripping Manipur since May. She discusses the volatile situation with Meitei journalist Rōmal Lāisram, who takes us through the root causes of thi

Gendered Violence in the Context of Ethnic Violence in Manipur

Jul 24th, 2023 51m 47s

In this episode of Dispatches from Manipur, Greeshma Kuthar speaks to Kimneijou, Kimneineng and Kimmoui (women leaders from the Kuki-Zo community) about the various incidents of gendered violence that happened after the onset of the ethnic viol

Lost in Custody- The Tragic Story of Hanglalmuan Vaiphei

Jul 22nd, 2023 12m 55s

In this episode, independent journalist Greeshma Kuthar delves into the ongoing turmoil in Manipur, with a focus on the Phaileng buffer zone, a critical border between the Kangpokpi hill district and Imphal Valley. The region continues to witne

Caught in the cross fire - Two innocent women killed in Imphal

Jul 17th, 2023 15m 10s

In July in a span of 10 days, two women were tragically shot and killed in the capital city of Imphal in Manipur. Hangzo Donggaihching was a member of the Kuki-Zo community and lived alone in a small makeshift hut in the Lamphel area of Imphal.

Rahul Gandhi's Visit Commences Amid Ongoing Violence in Manipur

Jun 30th, 2023 22m 18s

In episode 12 of Dispatches from Manipur, Greeshma gives a round up of the situation on the ground. As Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi’s visit of the State commenced, violent attacks continued in parts of Manipur. Greeshma spoke to an independen

Disrupted Dreams- Students face an uncertain future

Jun 27th, 2023 32m 45s

Since May 3, the conflict in Manipur has close to 70,000 displaced & over 120 dead. In episode 11 of Dispatches from Manipur, two students spoke to independent journalist Greeshma Kuthar, on their disrupted academic future and challenges they a

Who carries the burden of the ongoing Manipur Conflict?

Jun 21st, 2023 15m 23s

In episode 10, Greeshma explores the aftermath of ethnic violence in Saikul's Khamenlok area. Families from 10 Kuki villages faced chaos and heavy rains, fleeing into the forest as mobs approached.In this episode, you will hear to Kimneo, a si

Manipur Violence - The Buffer Zone at Phaileng

Jun 17th, 2023 15m 27s

In Episode 9, independent journalist Greeshma Kuthar reports from Phaileng, a village located at the border of Kangpokpi and Imphal West. This area has witnessed multiple armed attacks, which have been pushed back by the Assam Rifles. They've n

Khamenlok violence: Lack of political leadership deepening existing ethnic division

Jun 15th, 2023 11m 36s

In Episode 8, independent journalist Greeshma Kuthar examines the recent escalated violence in Khamenlok of Saikul area, the status of the internally displaced, and how the relief camps are managing the influx in Saikul.Even with the reports o

Manipur Violence: A young woman's story of her village burning

Jun 15th, 2023 22m 50s

In Episode 7, independent journalist Greeshma Kuthar gets the first-hand account of a young woman who escaped Khopibung village in Saikul sub-division of Kangpokpi district on June 12and what she witnessed on June 13.The ethnic violence in Man

Manipur Violence - How Khopibung of Saikul was burnt down?

Jun 13th, 2023 41m 38s

In Episode 6, independent journalist Greeshma Kuthar reports from the ground about the burning of Khopibung, a Kuki village in the Saikul sub-division of Kangpokpi district on June 12. Since May 3, nearly 70 villages have been burnt down in Sai

How a survivor escaped mobs in Imphal with a Muslim auto driver's help

Jun 12th, 2023 20m 55s

Episode 5 chronicles a survivor's tale of unimagined horror and a timely escape in the early days of the ethnic violence that has persisted in Manipur since the first week of May.This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence and assau

How those who own the media define narratives on the Manipur Violence

Jun 11th, 2023 1h 11m

In Episode 4, independent journalist Greeshma Kuthar critically examines the role of media — the fourth pillar of democracy — to report the realities of the Manipur ethnic violence, which began on the first week of May. Greeshma spoke with Kay

How is relief being coordinated in Manipur's Hill District for the internally displaced?

Jun 10th, 2023 30m 30s

In episode 3 of 'Dispatches from Manipur', independent journalist Greeshma Kuthar takes a first-hand look at the state of relief camps for hill tribes — how the civil society manages the relief, the lack of support from State and Central govern

As violence continues, fear and distrust escalate around Manipur’s NH2 highway

Jun 9th, 2023 27m 40s

In this episode of Dispatches from Manipur, independent journalist Greeshma Kuthar bears witness to the escalating distrust & fear between communities forcing residents of Kangpokpi District to guard the NH2 (Imphal-Dimapur) highway. With the h

A Teacher's Tale- Saving Lives Amidst the Manipur Crisis

Jun 8th, 2023 50m 6s

In this first episode, Independent journalist Greeshma brings a first-hand account of a teacher and headmistress of the only school in her village in Manipur. She recounts how she rescued herself as well as her students and residents from her v

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