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News Summary On May 14, 2025, Indian security forces successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt along the Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur’s Chandel and Tengnoupal districts. Acting on intelligence inputs, a joint operation was launched at the Libong-Duthang Junction under Tengnoupal police station. The operation led to the seizure of a cache of weapons and ammunition, including…
News Summary The United Naga Council (UNC), the apex Naga body in the region, has urged Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla to reinstate the Free Movement Regime (FMR) along the Indo-Myanmar border and halt the construction of border fencing and walls. A UNC delegation, led by President NG Lorho and General Secretary Vareiyo Shatsang, met…
IntroductionHave you ever wondered what happens when national security measures intersect with deep-rooted cultural and political aspirations? In the beautiful yet turbulent state of Manipur, a unique and compelling narrative is unfolding. Local village volunteers in the Eastern zone are raising their voices against a new border fencing project along the Indo-Myanmar border. But their…
Introduction Have you ever wondered what happens when a measure designed to protect national security ends up disrupting centuries-old cultural bonds? In the scenic hills of Manipur, this is exactly the scenario unfolding right now. Recently, the Naga communities in Manipur staged a powerful rally against the construction of a border fence along the India-Myanmar…
In a recent meeting at Raj Bhavan in Imphal, Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan, Director General of the Border Roads Organization (BRO), updated Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Balla on the ongoing border fencing initiatives along the Indo-Myanmar boundary. Understanding the Indo-Myanmar Border Dynamics The Indo-Myanmar border stretches over 1,643 kilometers, touching the Indian states of Arunachal…
Short Summary The Kuki-Zo Council and other regional bodies have strongly opposed the ongoing border fencing along the India-Myanmar border. They argue that the fence disrupts indigenous communities living across the border, erodes traditional ties, and disregards their historical and cultural rights. The removal of the Free Movement Regime (FMR), a system that allowed for…
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 The Kuki Inpi and Kuki Chiefs Association recently urged authorities to reconsider the proposed border fencing along the Indo-Myanmar border. They argue that the fencing threatens the cultural and historical rights of indigenous communities, cutting them off from family and cultural ties across the border. Citing the Free Movement Regime, which has allowed cross-border…
SummaryNaga student groups, led by the Tangkhul Katamnao Long (TKL), are opposing the Indo-Myanmar border fencing in Manipur’s Kamjong district, citing lack of prior consultation with local Tangkhul villages. They argue the fencing is an ineffective solution to the illegal immigration crisis and question the government’s approach. Instead, they suggest alternatives like updating the NRC…
SummaryFrom October 21-25, 2024, Naga student groups, including the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) and All Naga Students’ Association Manipur (ANSAM), visited border villages in Tengnoupal district, Manipur. Their mission was to evaluate the implications of the Free Movement Regime (FMR) abrogation and oppose border fencing efforts, which they believe threaten Naga sovereignty. They met local…