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News Summary The Kuki-Zo Village Volunteers Eastern Zone (KZVV-EZ) have announced a prohibition on Meitei community members entering Kuki territories during the Shirui Lily Festival, scheduled from May 20 to 24, 2025, in Manipur’s Ukhrul district. This decision stems from unresolved grievances related to the ethnic violence that erupted on May 3, 2023. The KZVV-EZ…
📰 News Summary On May 13, 2025, the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) convened its first Governing Council meeting at the READS Auditorium in Rengkai, Churachandpur. During this significant assembly, attended by 90 delegates from various tribes and civil society organizations, the KZC resolved to present a unified stance on the formation of a popular government in…
Summary of the News In a significant development in Manipur, local village volunteers have declared that free movement will no longer be permitted in the Kuki-Zo areas. This move comes on the heels of growing demands for a separate administration by communities in the region. The decision reflects deep-rooted socio-political tensions and highlights a community’s…
Short SummaryIn a significant move reflecting longstanding regional aspirations, the Manipur Kuki Zo Council has announced a peaceful rally scheduled for February 18. The rally demands a separate administration for the Kukis and Zos, aimed at addressing historical grievances, promoting self-governance, and ensuring better political representation for these communities. This bold step underscores deep-rooted demands…
Summary Kuki-Zo women in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district protested to block Chief Minister N. Biren Singh’s passage to a regional festival, viewing it as a provocation. The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) cautioned that CM’s visits to Kuki-Zo areas could escalate tensions. The peaceful protest highlights ongoing demands for separate administrative recognition for the Kuki-Zo community…
Summary Recently, Kuki-Zo MLAs in Manipur wrote to the Governor, asserting that the terms of the recently adopted Hill Areas Committee (HAC) resolution for ad-hoc Autonomous District Council (ADC) committees are unconstitutional. They are advocating for a separate administration for the Kuki-Zo communities, highlighting concerns about representation and governance. This move has sparked discussions about…