• UGI USER
  • May 02, 2024
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“MANIPUR GROUPS COMMEMORATE ONE-YEAR ETHNIC CONFLICT WITH DIVERSE EVENTS.”

Why in the news?

“Manipur marks one year since ethnic conflict between Meitei and Kuki-Zo tribes, with diverse commemoration events and reflections.”

source:wordpress

About the Diverse Commemoration Approaches:

  • Kuki-Zo and Meitei civil society organisations in Manipur plan events to mark one year since the ethnic conflict, each with distinct perspectives.
  • Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) and Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) commemorate fallen members and awaken their people.
  • Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) views the day as the start of illegal immigrant aggression, seeking to locate over 35 missing individuals.
About Meiteis Group:

  • Meiteis comprise approximately 53% of the population, predominantly residing in the Imphal Valley.
  • Tribals, including Nagas and Kukis, make up 40% of the population, primarily residing in the hill districts.

About The Kuki-Zomi insurgent groups:

  • Initially formed in defence against aggression from other groups.
  • Evolved into advocating for Kukiland, spanning Kuki-Zomi inhabited regions of India, Myanmar, and Bangladesh.