The Latest Breaking News from Manipur

ITLF formed in 2022 to tackle issues of Kuki-Zomi-Hmar-Mizo tribal communities. It seeks self-rule within India's Constitution, in response to killings, displacement, and distrust of Manipur govt. It's spokesperson, Mr. Vualzong, launched RPZI in 2020 to study and correct distorted history of Zo family.

A delegation of 10 political parties, led by Congress, has urged Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey to initiate peace talks between the two warring communities in the State

Attempt to ambush Assam Rifles patrol in Manipur's Tengnoupal district with IED foiled. No injuries/deaths reported. PLA cadres remotely detonated IED, opened fire, but were effectively retaliated. ITLF's statement of "self-rule" in districts dominated by Kuki-Zo people has "no legal/constitutional basis"; legal action being taken.

In the absence of a dialogue process to rebuild an enduring peace between the communities, even sporadic incidents have exacerbated the situation, making peace-building daunting in Manipur

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We were compelled to take the step owing to the ‘selective justice’ by the Centre, says Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum

The fighting between the country’s Army and pro-democracy groups, including ethnicity-based extremist groups, intensified close to the Mizoram border a few days ago.

The Central Government, which was quick to pledge its support to Israel following the Palestine crisis, chose not to respond to the killings in Manipur for months together, said Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday.

Manipur's internally displaced women exceeded expectations by crafting crochet dolls for 'Stitching Hope' initiative, generating $11,000 in pre-sale orders from around the world. The campaign aimed to equip women with skills to create dolls for sustainable livelihood, and has shaped a narrative of hope among them. The dolls are expected…