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Kuki-Zo Council seeks Centre action on Naga blockade
The Hindu··14 Jul
The Hindu reported that the Kuki-Zo Council on Monday, July 13, met IB chief Mahesh Dixit and Home Ministry officials seeking Centre intervention as Naga groups block essentials to Kuki-Zo areas in Kangpokpi. Members said the restored state government since February 4 has been of little help and sought an early political solution from Delhi.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Kangpokpi residents face extreme food, fuel and medicine shortages.
- Ethnic conflict expansion from Meitei-Kuki to Kuki-Naga deepens insecurity.
- Centre pressure may decide whether blocked supply routes reopen soon.
What's Happening
- Kuki-Zo Council met the IB chief seeking blockade intervention.
- Naga volunteers are blocking goods into Kuki-dominated Kangpokpi.
- Council leaders say state restoration has not eased their crisis.
Manipur Crisis
- Meitei-Kuki conflict began on May 3, 2023 in Manipur.
- Blockade intensified after May pastor killings and June Naga body recoveries.
- Popular government returned on February 4 after a year of President's Rule.
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