The 2023 Manipur violence refers to a series of ethnic clashes that occurred between the Meitei and Kuki communities in the northeastern Indian state of Manipur. The violence began in May 2023 over the demand by the Meitei community for a Scheduled Tribe status, which was opposed by the Kuki community. The violence has caused hundreds of deaths, injuries, displacements, and damages to houses and religious structures. The ongoing violence has also raised concerns about the security, stability, and development of the region.