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The conflict never really dies down, it is subdued for now though; seeing as you kinda can't protest against the government in any shape or form (like closing shops or social media posts) or you'd get arrested.
People still carry a lot of resentment still, and militant movements in the area are frequent.
>would you recommend a westerner visit at all in the foreseeable future?
Yeah come. I see dutch bros trekking here all the time. Like to the gangbal alpine lake or some places more daring.