US EditionManipur's Ethnic Divide: A Call for Unity Amidst Struggle
- On May 3, 2025, Manipur marked two years since ethnic violence erupted between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo communities across Imphal Valley and hill districts.
- The violence followed protests against a Manipur High Court ruling on Meitei Scheduled Tribe status, triggering clashes involving vigilante groups and retaliation by armed militants.
- To commemorate the anniversary, COCOMI held a public convention at Khuman Lampak Stadium in Imphal, while the Kuki community observed ‘Day of Separation’ and demanded a separate territory.
- Officials reported over 260 killed, 1,500 injured, and more than 70,000 displaced, with ongoing shutdowns disrupting daily life and Amnesty International urging a clear, time-bound repatriation plan.
- The events highlight continuing ethnic tensions and humanitarian challenges in Manipur, where authorities remain under pressure to improve security, deliver justice, and support displaced communities.
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Amnesty International urges India to rehabilitate Manipur’s displaced population
Amnesty International (AI) urged India on Friday to immediately prioritize humanitarian assistance and “implement a clear, inclusive and time‑bound plan for the safe and voluntary return of communities” displaced by two years of ethnic violence in Manipur. As of Thursday, more than 58,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) from both the majority Meitei and tribal Kuki‑Zo communities remain housed in 281 makeshift relief camps across the state i…
Manipur marks 2nd anniversary of ethnic clashes with shutdown, mass gatherings
Imphal: A statewide shutdown and mass gatherings marked the second anniversary of the ethnic clashes between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities of Manipur on Saturday, amidst demands for free and safe movement of all residents, and a separate administrative arrangement. Shutdowns, observed in both the Meitei-majority Imphal Valley and the Kuki-Zo-dominated hill districts, brought life to a grinding halt across the state. While the Coordinating C…
Manipur's Ethnic Divide: A Call for Unity Amidst Struggle
Manipur's Ethnic Divide: A Call for Unity Amidst Struggle On the second anniversary of the ethnic clashes in Manipur, statewide shutdowns halted life as the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities reflected on two years of continuing turmoil. Observances were seen in both the Imphal Valley and Kuki-Zo-dominated districts.In Imphal, the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) convened a public meeting, demanding the central government's inter…
Protests By Kuki, Meitei Groups Mark 2 Years Of Manipur Ethnic Violence
Members of the Kuki and Zomi tribes and the Meitei community held separate demonstrations at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Saturday to mark the completion of two years since ethnic violence broke out in Manipur on May 3, 2023.
Similar conditions were seen in Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts, where normal life remained disrupted. According to officials, all educational and business institutions remained closed in these districts too. The call for 'Sintha Leppa' has received widespread support from the public, which shows that the wounds of the violence that erupted in the state two years ago are still fresh in the hearts of the people.
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