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September 30, 2023
Articles

Debunking Misconceptions: Mizo Activist Alinery Lianhlawng’s Address on Manipur Conflict at the United Nations

In recent weeks, social media platforms and news outlets have been abuzz with discussions about Alinery Lianhlawng, a Mizo activist, and her address at the United Nations Human Rights Council. Her speech focused on the Manipur ethnic conflict, challenging prevailing…

September 30, 2023
Articles, Featured

The Rise of Half-Sighted Institutions in Manipur

The State government and State institutions in Manipur have always been partial towards the majority Meitei interests. This partiality towards the Meiteis and discriminatory policies towards the minority communities have reached new heights during the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur.…

September 30, 2023
Articles

Manipur Horror Stories: The Murder of David Lalremruot Hrangchal

“Older men declare war. But it is youth that must fight and die.” – Herbert Hoover The picturesque landscapes of Manipur, known for their lush greenery and vibrant cultures, have been marred by the horrifying clash between two communities that…

September 29, 2023
Assam

Hmar Students’ Association (HSA) Condemns Attack on Bank Manager in Assam

Barak Valley, Assam: In a fervent display of unity and condemnation, the members of the Hmar Students’ Association (HSA) Barak Valley have strongly denounced the recent appalling attack on Mr. L Tun Khan Siam, a dedicated Bank Manager hailing from…

September 29, 2023
Mizoram

CYMA Denounces PM Modi’s Sunday Cleanliness Drive as Disrespectful Towards Christians

September 29, 2023, Aizawl: Mizoram’s leading non-governmental organization, the Central Young Mizo Association (CYMA), has raised concerns and expressed strong opposition to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming cleanliness drive initiative, slated for Sunday, October 1, 2023. While the CYMA respects…

September 29, 2023
Mizo

Zaia Faktu An Haw Hun Chuan (Lyrics + Solfa)

Khawpui eng mawi ah khian hlim na hla mawi tak chu,Van in ropuiah khian an rem ang;Tlansate’n hlim takin fakna hla an sa ang,Zaia faktu an haw hun chuan. Zaia faktu an haw hun chuan,Lungngaih, mangan a awm tawh lo’ng;Chatuana…

September 29, 2023
Manipur

Meitei Diaspora Protests on Manipur Crisis at United Nations Geneva

In an effort to draw international attention to the ongoing turmoil in Manipur, members of the Meitei Diaspora in Europe gathered for a sit-in protest at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Organized by Khuraijam Athouba, Vice-President of the…

September 29, 2023
Manipur

AFSPA Extension in Manipur Sparks Protests Amid Ongoing Tensions

Imphal: Manipur, already embroiled in strife, has been placed under the stringent Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) for an additional six months, effective from October 1. In an official notice, it was announced that AFSPA would remain in force…

September 29, 2023
Manipur

Kuki-Zo Militant Groups Propose Union Territory Status, Cite Puducherry Model

Amid ongoing negotiations with the Union Home Ministry, Kuki-Zo militant groups have put forward a bold demand for the establishment of a union territory similar to the administrative structure of Puducherry. The groups, which had signed a ceasefire agreement with…

September 29, 2023
Assam

Meitei Ethnic Violence Spreads Beyond Manipur, Assault in Assam Sparks Concern

Imphal, Manipur – September 28, 2023 – A disturbing incident has brought to light the alarming spread of Meitei ethnic violence beyond the borders of Manipur. This expansion of violence follows five months of state-sponsored ethnic strife, primarily targeting the…

September 29, 2023
Manipur

Mob Attempts Attack on Manipur Chief Minister’s Ancestral House Amid Ongoing Unrest

Imphal/New Delhi: Tensions escalated in Manipur as a mob made an attempt to attack the ancestral house of Chief Minister N Biren Singh on the outskirts of Imphal tonight. The incident unfolded despite heightened security measures in the region. Security…

September 29, 2023
Articles, Featured

The Implications of Extending Scheduled Tribe (ST) Status to Meiteis: A Complex Debate in Manipur

Manipur, a state in northeastern India, has been a region marked by its rich cultural diversity and the coexistence of multiple ethnic groups. However, in recent years, the question of extending Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Meitei community, which…

September 29, 2023
Featured, Manipur, News

Shopkeeper’s Controversial Sign Bars Security Personnel from Store Access in Manipur

Imphal – A controversial photo, which has gained widespread attention on social media, depicts a shopkeeper in the Imphal Valley, Manipur, reportedly refusing access to security personnel, including their relatives. The photo, posted on Facebook, shows a sign placed on…

September 28, 2023
Articles

But We Are Also the Children of God

By Hosea Khawbung When our ancestors let their rooster outwhen they first arrived in this land,the rooster strutted, bathed in the dust, and crowed.That’s what our folklore tells us, our ancient wayof settlement ritual on a new land.Meaning: our roosters…

September 28, 2023
Manipur

Manipur Child Rights Commission Speaks Out Against Violence, Calls for Restraint

Imphal, Manipur – September 28, 2023 – After an extended period of silence, the Manipur Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (MCPCR) has finally broken its silence on the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur. The MCPCR issued a statement…

September 28, 2023
Manipur, News

Committee Formed to Investigate Allegations of Excessive Force Against Meitei Rioters by Central Forces

Imphal, Manipur – September 28, 2023 – In a surprising turn of events, the Director General of Police, Manipur, issued an order today to establish a committee tasked with investigating allegations of excessive force used by Central security forces to…

September 28, 2023
Manipur

Joint Student’s Body (JSB) Lamka Condemns State Government’s Partisan Response to Reported Crimes

28th September, 2023 – The Joint Students’ Body (JSB) Lamka has strongly condemned the partisan response of the Manipur Chief Minister to the recent incidents in Zo territory. In a press release issued yesterday, the JSB expressed deep dismay at…

September 28, 2023
Manipur

Chaos and Lawlessness Reign in Imphal Valley as Meitei Protests Escalate

Imphal, September 28, 2023 – The Imphal Valley continues to be engulfed in chaos and lawlessness as radical Meitei youths take to the streets for the third consecutive day, protesting the alleged killings of two Meitei youths by unidentified individuals.…

September 27, 2023
Manipur

Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum Publishes List of Confiscated and Demolished Properties

In the aftermath of the ethnic conflict that has deeply affected the Kuki-Hmar-Zomi-Mizo communities in Manipur, many individuals and families were forced to abandon their lands, houses, and assets in order to survive. Additionally, numerous houses, churches, and lands were…

September 27, 2023
Manipur

Joint Artiste Association (JAA) Launches Fundraising Campaign for Kuki-Hmar-Zomi Volunteers

Tuithaphai, September 27, 2023 – The Joint Artiste Association (JAA) based in Tuithaphai has announced a significant fundraising campaign set to take place on September 28th, 2023, aimed at providing assistance and support to the Kuki-Hmar-Zomi volunteers in the region.…

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