Archive · 8 Aug 2026
ZORO renews call for Mizo unity across India, Myanmar, Bangladesh
There is a group of indigenous people called the Zo, or Mizo, people who live in three countries: India, Myanmar, and Bangladesh.
Long ago, borders drawn during British rule split them apart.
A group called ZORO wants to bring them back together.
On World Indigenous Day, about 1,000 Zo people held a rally in Aizawl.
They marched through the town wearing traditional clothes that represented 48 different Mizo communities.
Leaders gave speeches about why it is important for the Zo people to stay united.
ZORO was started in 1988 and works with the United Nations on indigenous issues.
Around 30 lakh Zo people live across an area of nearly 90,000 square kilometres.
ZORO believes unity is essential to protect the community's common identity and future.
The Zo Reunification Organisation (ZORO) renewed its call for reunification of Zo/Mizo communities across India, Myanmar and Bangladesh at a rally in Aizawl.
Around 1,000 people representing different Mizo ethnic communities took part in the march from Millennium Centre in Dawrpui to Vanapa Hall.
The rally marked the 31st World Indigenous Day, with participants showcasing traditional attire representing 48 Mizo communities.
MNF legislator Robert Romawia Royte and State Art and Culture Minister Lalsawivunga addressed the event, stressing the need for unity.
ZORO president R. Sangkawia said the 2011 census recorded around 30 lakh Zo people across nearly 90,000 square kilometres.
- Who
- The Zo Reunification Organisation (ZORO) and Zo/Mizo communities across India, Myanmar and Bangladesh, joined by MNF legislator Robert Romawia Royte, State Art and Culture Minister Lalsawivunga and ZORO president R. Sangkawia.
- What
- A rally renewing ZORO's call for the reunification of the Zo people across India, Myanmar and Bangladesh under a single political administration.
- When
- Saturday, August 8, marking the 31st World Indigenous Day.
- Where
- Aizawl, Mizoram, India; the march ran from Millennium Centre in Dawrpui to Vanapa Hall.
- Why
- To overcome territorial divisions created during British rule and safeguard the Zo people's common identity and future.
- Organisation
- Zo Reunification Organisation (ZORO)
- Event
- Rally marking the 31st World Indigenous Day
- Date
- August 8 (Saturday)
- Location
- Aizawl, Mizoram, India
- Participants
- Around 1,000 people from Mizo ethnic communities
- Traditional attires showcased
- 48 Mizo communities
- Zo population (2011 census)
- Around 30 lakh, spread over nearly 90,000 sq km
- ZORO affiliation
- Established 1988; affiliated with UNPFII