Kuki-Zo body seeks handover of all Manipur hostages, dead or alive
The Kuki-Zo Council in Manipur has called for the handover of all hostages, whether alive or dead, amid ongoing ethnic violence and tensions with the Naga community. This appeal follows a meeting aimed at fostering peace and understanding among the various tribes in the region. The situation has escalated since May 2023, resulting in significant casualties and displacement.
- ▪The Kuki-Zo Council urged armed groups to refrain from violence and called for the safety of civilians.
- ▪Tensions escalated after ambushes on May 13, leading to 48 hostages being taken.
- ▪The ethnic clashes in Manipur have resulted in at least 260 deaths and the displacement of 60,000 people.
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Kuki-Zo body seeks handover of all Manipur hostages, dead or aliveA hostage crisis and escalating Naga-Kuki tensions are the latest in a series of crises in Manipur, where ethnic violence has continued since 2023Published on: May 22, 2026 2:29 PM ISTBy Thomas NgangomShare viaCopy link An apex body of Manipur’s Kuki-Zo communities on Friday appealed for the handover of all captives, whether dead or alive, amid a hostage crisis and escalating Naga-Kuki tensions, the latest in a series of crises in the northeastern state, where ethnic violence has continued sporadically since May 2023.A protest demanding the release of hostages. (PTI)In a statement, the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) urged armed groups and individuals to refrain from further violence.
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