Church leaders meet Naga group in attempt to mend fences with the Kuki-Zo
Church leaders have initiated a peace mission in Manipur to address ongoing tensions between the Kuki-Zo and Naga communities. They met with the United Naga Council to discuss the recent hostage crisis following the killing of three church leaders. The Kuki Inpi Manipur has extended its shutdown in response to the government's inaction regarding their demands for justice and the release of hostages.
- ▪A 10-member team of church leaders began a peace mission in Manipur amid ongoing conflict.
- ▪The Kuki Inpi Manipur extended its shutdown by another 48 hours due to government inaction.
- ▪Church leaders visited the families of slain church leaders to offer condolences and promote peace.
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A 10-member team of church leaders representing four national and global organisations began a peace mission in Manipur by meeting leaders of an apex Naga body, as its Kuki counterpart extended its shutdown by another 48 hours from Tuesday (May 19, 2026) midnight.The church leaders represent the Manipur Convention (MBC), the Council of Baptist Churches in North East India (CBCNEI), the Asia Pacific Baptist Federation, and the Baptist World Alliance (BWA). They met leaders of the United Naga Council (UNC) in Senapati, one of four hill districts caught in a conflict between the primarily Christian Kuki-Zo and Naga communities.Reverend Namseng R.
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