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  • May 24, 2024
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INDIAN FORCES ALLEGEDLY EMPLOY KUKI AND MYANMAR GROUPS FOR WARFARE

Why in the news?

  • Indian armed forces accused of employing Kuki extremist group and pro-democracy armed faction in Myanmar.
  • Allegedly, utilized to combat the “Naga Army” along the India-Myanmar border.

About Naga Insurgency:

  • Formation of NNC: Established in April 1946 for Nagas’ social and political upliftment.
  • Shillong Accord: Signed in 1975, aimed to resolve Naga issue within Indian Constitution; opposed by some NNC leaders.
  • NSCN Formation: NSCN formed in January 1980, led by Isak Swu and Muivah; split into NSCN (I-M) and NSCN (K).
  • Demands: NSCN-IM demands Greater Nagaland, separate flag, and constitution.
  • Naga Peace Accord: Negotiations ongoing since 1997; 2015 Framework Agreement signed for Naga issue resolution.
  • Breakdown of Talks: June 2022, talks halted after NSCN accused Centre’s interlocutor of excluding three political points.
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About Kuki extremist group:

  • Ethnic Group: Inhabit northeastern regions of India, Myanmar, and Bangladesh.
  • Main Areas: Found in Manipur, Mizoram (India), Chin State (Myanmar), and Chittagong Hill Tracts (Bangladesh).
  • Other Names: Also known as Chin or Mizo people; share ancestry and culture.
  • Part of Zo People: Along with Chin and Mizo tribes.
  • Rich History: Diverse culture and tradition adapted to hilly and forested terrain.
  • Language: Speak various dialects of the Chin-Kuki-Mizo language family, belonging to the Tibeto-Burman branch of Sino-Tibetan languages.