#Kuki-Zo

Kuki-Zo Groups Protest Against NIA Investigation Bias

Kuki-Zo protesters marched across Manipur districts Friday, accusing the NIA of partisan conduct and demanding a fair, transparent investigation.

Ranjana Devi • 22 Aug 2026

CoTU Shakes Up Leadership in Kangpokpi District

The Committee on Tribal Unity has elected Lamminthang Kipgen as its new chairman following an annual review in Manipur's Kangpokpi district.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 14 Aug 2026

Government and Kuki-Zo Groups Sign Revised Peace Pact

The MHA, Manipur government, and Kuki-Zo groups signed a one-year truce. Cadres must move camps and surrender weapons under new operational terms.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 9 Aug 2026

Kuki-Zo Volunteers Detain Two Meitei Men in Manipur Buffer Zone

Volunteers detained two men in a sensitive Manipur buffer zone. The incident occurred as the state government seeks peace through community dialogue.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 2 Aug 2026

Kuki Group Demands End to Ukhrul Road Blockades

Kuki civil society groups in Ukhrul threaten a total shutdown by August 5 unless the state ends targeted blockades on essential goods.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 2 Aug 2026

Kuki-Zo volunteers detain two men in Manipur buffer zone

Volunteers intercepted two Meitei men in a restricted Manipur buffer zone. The pair were handed over to police following a late-night incident.

Ratan Singh • 2 Aug 2026

Kuki Group Drags Manipur Blockade Dispute to Supreme Court

The Kuki Women Organisation for Human Rights has petitioned the Supreme Court to end an alleged economic blockade on Kuki-Zo areas in Manipur’s Kangpokpi.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 29 Jul 2026

Kuki Civil Society Group Imposes Blockade on Manipur Highway

Kuki civil society groups began a counter-economic blockade on NH-202 on July 26, leading to reports of vehicle looting despite security presence.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 27 Jul 2026

Kuki civil society groups launch indefinite blockade on NH-202

Kuki groups started an indefinite blockade on NH-202 in Manipur, citing supply shortages and denying kidnapping claims involving an IOB employee.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 27 Jul 2026

Kuki Groups Launch Counter-Blockade on National Highway-202

Kuki civil society organizations in Manipur have launched an indefinite blockade on NH-202, demanding free flow of goods to Kuki-Zo areas.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 27 Jul 2026

The Price of the Ballot in Manipur's Hills: The Arithmetic of Impossibility

"NEWire.in editorial examines the collapse of electoral integrity in Manipur's hill constituencies ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, documenting the gap

NEWire Desk • 27 Jul 2026

COTU Demands Action Over Manipur Blockade Violence

COTU slams ongoing harassment and extortion in Manipur, calling on the Indian government to end the economic blockade affecting diverse communities.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 25 Jul 2026

Kuki Rights Group Demands Manipur Government End Highway Blockade

KOHUR calls on Manipur to break a blockade by the United Naga Council, citing severe supply shortages and institutional bias against Kuki-Zo communities.

Ratan Singh • 20 Jul 2026

Kuki Body Blames Armed Militants for Arson in Manipur Villages

The Committee on Tribal Unity blames NSCN-IM and ZUF-K for burning two Kuki villages in Nungba, sparking outrage over a lack of government intervention.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 16 Jul 2026