Trauma of Manipur’s violence-hit children shows in their art — from AK-47-armed men to burning homes and people hanging from trees

Children in Manipur relief camps are expressing their trauma through powerful drawings. These sketches, depicting burning homes and fallen figures, offer a stark visual record of violence witnessed. Experts emphasize these are not mere fantasies but 'spatial memories' reflecting profound distress, highlighting the urgent need for mental health support for displaced youth.

Trauma of Manipur’s violence-hit children shows in their art — from AK-47-armed men to burning homes and people hanging from trees
Children in Manipur relief camps are expressing their trauma through powerful drawings. These sketches, depicting burning homes and fallen figures, offer a stark visual record of violence witnessed. Experts emphasize these are not mere fantasies but 'spatial memories' reflecting profound distress, highlighting the urgent need for mental health support for displaced youth.