Churachandpur, April 23, 2026: The Zomi Council has appealed to communities in Manipur to rise above the cycle of violence and work towards peaceful reconciliation amid the continuing conflict in the state.
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In a press statement issued on Thursday, the council expressed concern over the ongoing clashes between Naga and Kuki communities since May 3, 2023, describing the situation as deeply disheartening and harmful to social stability.
The statement noted that repeated incidents of violence, including the use of firearms and verbal hostilities, have further weakened the fragile trust among communities. The council observed that meaningful reconciliation remains elusive without sincere efforts from both the public and the authorities.
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Calling for collective responsibility, the Zomi Council urged all stakeholders to initiate dialogue aimed at ending the violence that is affecting economic and developmental progress built over many years.
The council also appealed to the communities involved to embrace forgiveness, respect one another, and commit themselves to peaceful reconciliation in the spirit of brotherhood.
The statement was issued by Mary Jones Vung, Secretary of Information and Publicity, Zomi Council Headquarters, Lamka.
