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Struggle for Justice: Women and Violence in Manipur Summary Manipur has been a hotspot of severe violence and unrest, particularly in recent years, with the ongoing ethnic conflict and resulting atrocities against women. The horrific incidents of sexual violence, including a viral video of women being paraded naked, have brought the issue of systemic injustice…
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) for missing Manipur resident Laishram Kamalbabu has called for the intervention of Defense Minister Rajnath Singh to aid in his search. Kamalbabu, who has been missing since November 25, was last seen entering the 57 Mountain Division Headquarters at Leimakhong. The JAC has presented crucial evidence that confirms his entry…
Summary of the Article In Manipur’s Bishnupur district, a recent militant attack claimed the life of a 34-year-old woman, Sapam Sophia, while she was working in a paddy field. This tragic incident, allegedly involving Kuki militants, has spurred grief and anger among local communities, prompting demands for justice. Local authorities, including MLA S Premchandra, have…
Summary The Rongmei Naga Youths Organization Manipur (RNYOM) and Rongmei Naga Students’ Organization Manipur (RNSOM) have condemned the recent assault on Joshua Kamei, a railway driver allegedly abducted and tortured near Keikhu Kabui Khul Gate by suspected Arambai Tenggol members. RNYOM has demanded immediate legal action and threatened peaceful protests, including road blockades, if justice…
Summary: The United Naga Council (UNC) has strongly condemned recent assaults on Naga individuals in Manipur, urging authorities to take immediate action. The council highlighted that ethnic conflicts in the region have caused significant suffering for the Naga people and called for intervention from civil organizations to end unjust harassment, detentions, and extortion on highways….
Summary: The Manipur Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has once again become non-functional following the retirement of its chairperson, Utpalendu Bikas Saha, on August 19, 2024. This issue has persisted despite calls from organizations like the Centre for Organisation Research and Education (CORE), which highlights the critical need for a new chairperson amidst ongoing conflicts in…