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Manipur's Chief Minister Singh Meets Kuki-Zo Council After 2023 Violence
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh met with the Kuki-Zo Council in Guwahati on Saturday. This marks the first interaction between the Manipur government and the council since the ethnic violence outbreak in 2023.
The meeting in Assam between Chief Minister Singh and the Kuki-Zo Council lasted approximately one hour and 45 minutes, according to an official statement from the Manipur government. The government characterized the meeting as an initial step after nearly three years of conflict between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities. The Kuki-Zo Council presented concerns to the Chief Minister during the session. The council addressed tensions between the Kuki and Tangkhul communities. The council emphasized justice for those impacted by the conflict, stating accountability is required for any peace process. The Chief Minister outlined the government's actions to restore order.
Key Facts
- The meeting occurred in Guwahati, Assam.
- The meeting began at 7 PM on Saturday.
- The Kuki-Zo Council emphasized maintaining the buffer zone until a political settlement.
- The council referenced ongoing Suspension of Operations (SoO) talks.
- The council requested steps to complete the Suspension of Operations (SoO) talks process.
- The council stated that progress in discussions is necessary for regional stability.
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- Asian News International (ANI) — CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh holds first meeting with Kuki-Zo Council since 2023 ethnic violence in Manipur