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The All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU) and Editors Guild Manipur (EGM) have called off their agitation over the May 20, 2025 Gwaltabi incident after the Manipur government assured action: a two-member inquiry committee submitted its report on June 13, the recommendations were accepted, and departments and security agencies were directed to prevent a recurrence….
Short SummaryOn May 20, 2025, journalists heading to Ukhrul to cover the Shirui Lily Festival in a government vehicle were blocked at Gwaltabi by security personnel, who demanded the word ‘Manipur’ be removed from the vehicle. Media unions, notably the All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU) and Editors’ Guild Manipur (EGM), condemned the act as…
Summary of the Incident On May 25, 2025, the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) announced its plan to meet with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on May 27 to address the escalating crisis in Manipur. This decision follows a recent incident in Imphal where security forces allegedly used tear gas and mock…
Summary of the Incident On May 25, 2025, Manipur witnessed a significant escalation in civil unrest as thousands of women, led by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), marched towards the Raj Bhavan in Imphal. Their demand was clear: a public apology from Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla for the May 20 incident where security…