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What Is COCOMI? COCOMI is a prominent civil body advocating for the preservation of Manipur’s territorial integrity and addressing issues like ethnic conflicts and militant violence. Over the past few months, it has led protests, discussions, and public engagements to pressure both state and central governments into action against escalating conflicts Why Did COCOMI…
Short Summary The recent tragedy in Jiribam, Manipur, involving the gruesome killings of a woman and two children, has sparked widespread outrage and protests across the region. Protestors criticized the central government’s response, with some questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ slogan. Community leaders and activists have called for immediate justice, transparency,…
Summary of the News The Congress party recently criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for prioritizing his foreign trip to Laos for ASEAN and East Asia summits while the state of Manipur continues to grapple with ethnic violence and unrest. Senior Congress leaders, including Jairam Ramesh, raised questions about the Prime Minister’s absence from Manipur since…
Summary In a tense escalation of violence in Manipur, security forces were compelled to use tear gas and blank fire to control a mob near the residence of a BJP MLA in Imphal. This development comes amidst ongoing unrest between tribal and Meitei communities, further straining the state’s law and order situation. The central government’s…
Summary The Manipur government recently suspended internet services in five valley districts for five days in response to escalating tensions and violence in the region. This measure aims to prevent the spread of rumors, inflammatory content, and misinformation via social media, which could exacerbate the already volatile situation. The shutdown excludes the hill districts and…
Summary Manipur continues to grapple with severe ethnic tensions, resulting in attacks on politicians and increased unrest. In a recent violent escalation, mobs attacked the homes of several MLAs and ministers after the discovery of three dead bodies linked to the ongoing conflict. The situation prompted curfews and internet blackouts in Imphal to curb the…
Summary Recent events in Manipur’s ongoing ethnic conflict have taken a tragic turn, with six women and children discovered dead after being reported missing from Jiribam district. The discovery comes amidst escalating violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities, further intensifying the crisis. Authorities continue rescue operations for other missing persons, as the region remains…
Summary In Ukhrul, Manipur, hundreds of people, mainly from the Naga community, participated in a “Save the Peace” rally organized by the Tangkhul Shanao Long (Tangkhul Women’s League) and the Tangkhul Katamnao Long. The demonstration took place on November 15, 2024, to protest against the government’s imposition of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA),…
Summary of the Incident In a major development, Manipur police recently dismantled a militant hideout in the Dampi Reserve Forest in Churachandpur. The operation led to the recovery of a significant cache of arms and explosives. Among the seized items were rifles, pistols, grenades, and various explosive materials. This operation has been hailed as a…
Women’s civil society organizations (CSOs) in Manipur are demanding the resignation of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh after the reimposition of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in certain parts of the state. They argue that this move exacerbates the already volatile situation in the region and negatively impacts the safety and freedom of…