Kuki-Zo Council appeals for peace, calls for return of all hostages in Manipur
The Kuki-Zo Council has called for peace and the immediate return of all hostages in Manipur amid rising ethnic tensions. They urged armed groups to cease violence and requested impartial government action to ensure civilian safety. The ongoing hostage crisis highlights the severe ethnic conflict in the region, which has resulted in significant casualties and displacement.
- ▪The Kuki-Zo Council appealed for peace and the return of hostages in Manipur.
- ▪A recent ambush resulted in the deaths of three church leaders and one Naga man.
- ▪The Kuki and Naga communities have reported that 48 individuals are being held hostage.
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Kuki-Zo Council appeals for peace, calls for return of all hostages in ManipurKuki-Zo Council urges peace in Manipur, calls for impartial govt action and immediate release of all hostages amid escalating ethnic tensions.Published on: May 22, 2026 1:53 PM ISTBy Thomas Ngangom, ImphalShare viaCopy link The Kuki-Zo Council on Friday appealed for peace amid escalating tensions in Manipur, urging all armed groups to refrain from violence and calling for the immediate handover of all hostages, whether “alive or dead”, to authorities and their families.A twin ambush at separate locations killed three church leaders in Kangpokpi district and one Naga man in Noney district on May 13. Kuki and Naga bodies have said 48 people (28 Kukis and 20 Nagas) have been held hostage.
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