Protests in Ukhrul Against FMR Restrictions and AFSPA Reimposition: A Call for Peace and Justice

Protests in Ukhrul Against FMR Restrictions and AFSPA Reimposition: A Call for Peace and Justice

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),…

Upcoming Tripartite Talks in Manipur on New District Creation

Upcoming Tripartite Talks in Manipur on New District Creation

Summary The tripartite talks concerning Manipur’s district creation dispute are set to resume on November 29, 2024. Initially scheduled for November 13, these discussions—between the Central government, Manipur state government, and the United Naga Council (UNC)—were postponed at the request of the UNC due to prior commitments. These talks aim to address tensions stemming from…

UNC Condemns Assault on Naga People, Calls for Immediate Action

UNC Condemns Assault on Naga People, Calls for Immediate Action

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….

UNC Urges Peace, Condemns Violence in Ukhrul: Calls for Dialogue and Reconciliation

UNC Urges Peace, Condemns Violence in Ukhrul: Calls for Dialogue and Reconciliation

The pursuit of peace has always been central to resolving conflicts, especially in regions with a history of unrest. One such plea for peace has come from the United Naga Council (UNC), which recently condemned the violent incidents in Ukhrul, Manipur, and stressed the importance of dialogue and reconciliation as a solution. This comes amid…

Manipur Naga Bandh from October 3 Midnight: A Regional Uproar

Manipur Naga Bandh from October 3 Midnight: A Regional Uproar

Summary of the News The Naga community in Manipur has announced a bandh starting from midnight on October 3. This strike is being organized by the United Naga Council (UNC) in protest against the non-fulfillment of longstanding demands regarding political and administrative autonomy for the Naga people. As tensions rise, the bandh is expected to…