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Manipur Communities Prepare Divergent Events to Mark Two Years of Ethnic Conflict

COCOMI's unity convention in Imphal and ITLF's 'Separation Day' in Tuibuong highlight deepening divides and calls for inclusive dialogue.

Since the outbreak of violence in 2023, over 250 people have been killed, more than 60,000 displaced. (File photo)
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Overview

  • The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) will host a people’s convention in Imphal on May 3, aiming to foster unity and propose solutions to the ongoing ethnic conflict.
  • The Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) will observe 'Separation Day' in Tuibuong to commemorate two years of what it describes as complete separation from the Meitei community.
  • Student groups, including the Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO) and Zomi Students’ Federation (ZSF), plan shutdowns, memorial gatherings, and black flag displays to honor victims of the violence.
  • Since the conflict began in 2023, over 250 people have died, more than 60,000 have been displaced, and approximately 80,000 security personnel have been deployed across Manipur.
  • Leaders from both communities have criticized the central government for ineffective governance under President’s Rule and alleged regional discrimination in handling security threats.