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Thousands of Kuki-Zo people took to the streets in Manipur’s Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts on Saturday, demanding the unconditional release of Kuki hostages and justice for three church leaders killed in an ambush by extremists on May 13. trib.al/bZgFLRR

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The Kukis demand immediate abrogation of ceasefire with the NSCN-IM terrorists. Immediate ban of the SDSA terrorists disguised as students group who kidnapped 14 Kuki men.Immediate intervention into cross-border/ transnational illegal narcotics movement & trade in Kamjong&Ukhrul.

Hundreds of people from the Kuki-Zo community staged protest rallies in Manipur’s Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts on Saturday, demanding justice for the killing of three church leaders from the Thadou community and the release of individuals allegedly held in captivity. nenow.in/north-east-new…

@the_hindu The Kukis demand immediate abrogation of ceasefire with the NSCN-IM terrorists. Immediate ban of the SDSA terrorists disguised as students group who kidnapped 14 Kuki men.Immediate intervention into cross-border/ transnational illegal narcotics movement & trade in tangkhul areas.

Fresh tensions have erupted in Manipur after civilians from Kuki and Naga communities were allegedly taken hostage by armed groups following recent killings in Kangpokpi and Noney districts. 📹: PTI, ANI

Kuki Community in Delhi Holds Candlelight Vigil to Mourn Slain Church Leaders thehillsjournal.com/kuki-community…

Kuki-Zo Erupt in Mass Protest Under Shutdown as Thousands Rally in Kangpokpi, Demand Hostage Release and Justice for Slain Church Leaders thehillsjournal.com/kuki-zo-erupt-…

Kuki-Zo Groups Hold Mass Rally in Protest Against Brutal Murder of Three Kuki-Zo Pastors thehillsjournal.com/kuki-zo-groups…

KSO Sadar Hills Condemns Open Justification of Hostage-taking by TYF thehillsjournal.com/kso-sadar-hill…

@HillsJournal @KipsKuki Thankyou dear Naga Brethrens. You’ve not only stood by us through the Manipur Violence. You’ve sheltered our displaced & wounded, you’ve aided us in relief. We will not forget your hospitality and help in times of our sufferings. May God bless you all 🙏

Dimapur Christians Hold Peace Rally Condemning Killing of Three Kuki Pastors in Manipur thehillsjournal.com/dimapur-christ…

KOHUR Demands Handover of NSCN-IM, ZUF-K Cadres Over Killing of Church Leaders thehillsjournal.com/kohur-demands-…

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The #Kuki Women Organisation appeals to the Union Home Minister for justice following the killing of three Kuki pastors in #Manipur. They seek urgent action to safeguard the Kuki #community and prevent further violence. indiatodayne.in/manipur/story/…

📍 Jantar Mantar, New Delhi: Members of the Kuki-Zo community gathered to protest against the ghastly ambush and brutal murder of three pastors belonging to the Kuki-Zo community. The protesters appealed for the case Ambush & Murder case to be handed over to @NIA_India

@AboriginalKuki @IndiaTodayNE @Dig_raw21 @HMOIndia @adgpi It is no secret that it was/is Tangkhuls behind pushing the NSUD to do it’s dirty work. Tangkhul desperation to drag all non-tangkhuls under the Naga fold into it’s mess is evident by this PR. About time all Non-Tangkhuls be wise & discern well not to fall into their trap

@AboriginalKuki @IndiaTodayNE @Dig_raw21 @HMOIndia @adgpi Kukis didn’t oppose NSUD’s protest on 9th May despite knowing very well it was an attempt to drag the entire non-tangkhul nagas into escalating the violence in Ukhrul. Still they respected their right to protest. TKLD exists but they desperately use NSUD to escalate the issue.

𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐊𝐇𝐔𝐋 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐀 𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓 𝐊𝐔𝐊𝐈 𝐂𝐇𝐔𝐑𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒 𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 Every community has internal disagreements, doctrinal debates, and differences within churches or organizations. But no sane person would say pastors and church leaders deserve to be killed because of naming disputes or doctrinal differences. Trying to reduce the killing of innocent Thadou Kuki pastors and civilians to a “Kuki internal issue” is insensitive and contradicts the militant ambush narrative already circulating elsewhere. Even reports linked to ZUF narratives alleged the involvement of NSCN-IM operatives under “ZUF-K” or “ZUF Kamson.” So how can the same incident suddenly be reframed as merely a church disagreement? Thadou is part of the Kuki community. Blaming Kuki churches for the killing of innocent pastors makes no sense. This propaganda surfaced as KSO Delhi prepared to protest today, demanding justice for the killing of the three Thadou Kuki pastors and civilians. Instead of standing for truth and justice, c Tangkhul student in Delhi chose to spread narratives blaming Kuki churches and internal church issues. 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐊𝐮𝐤𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟗𝟗𝟎𝐬. 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐬. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚... #TangkhulNSCN_IM_Miltants

𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐲𝐩𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐡𝐮𝐥 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐧𝐚𝐨 𝐒𝐚𝐤𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 (𝐓𝐊𝐒) TKS recently issued a statement condemning the protests organized by KSO Delhi & NCR, describing them as “defamatory” and “provocative.” However, several important concerns and unanswered questions still remain. 1. ZUF itself publicly alleged that NSCN-IM-linked operatives were involved in the attack under the name “ZUF-K.” 2. There has been no verified investigation or official conclusion identifying who burned the three villages. 3. There is still no publicly established clarity regarding how the two Tangkhul individuals were killed or abducted. Yet despite the absence of verified findings, narratives and protests across different places are increasingly resulting in the broader Kuki community being collectively portrayed through labels such as “proxy,” “violent,” or “dangerous.” This is where many see hypocrisy. When allegations emerge against the Kuki community, assumptions and collective narratives spread rapidly even without verified evidence. But when Kuki-Zo organizations raise concerns, demand accountability, or question inconsistencies, their voices are quickly dismissed as “provocative” or “defamatory.” At a time when civilians across communities have suffered violence, displacement, fear, and loss, there should be equal standards, equal empathy, and equal scrutiny for everyone. If the objective is truly peace, justice, and communal harmony, then important questions remain: • Why is there no stronger call for impartial investigation into who burned the villages? • Why are all publicly named actors not equally investigated? • Why is the suffering and displacement of Kuki-Zo civilians often overlooked? • Why are peaceful demands for accountability treated differently depending on which community raises them? It must also be noted that ZUF itself publicly named NSCN-IM-linked operatives in its statement. In addition, videos circulating online allegedly show Meitei militants and Tangkhul NSCN-IM cadres together prior to the attacks. These claims and materials should be properly and impartially investigated instead of being ignored or selectively dismissed. Justice cannot be selective.

NEW | Manipur: Buffer zones or fixed borders? As attempts to redraw the historical, geographical, and legal boundaries of the Kuki-Zo persist, the latter retreat into demanding a separate administration. Vishal Tiwari ✍️ frontline.thehindu.com/the-nation/man…