Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Manipur Govt. Vows to Honor Agreements, Road Tensions Remain
The Manipur government says it will keep its promises made to the Kuki-Zo groups.
A group called KZC said they would reopen a highway.
However, some Kuki-Zo groups disagree, especially concerning the right of Meitei people to move freely through Kuki-Zo areas.
Another group, COCOMI, opposes the government's actions.
The SoO agreement was extended with Kuki-Zo armed groups.
COCOMI is concerned that these actions undermine the rights of the indigenous people of Manipur.
Meanwhile, some Kuki-Zo armed groups signed a suspension of operations (SoO) agreement with the government.
Manipur government pledges to honor agreements with Kuki-Zo groups.
KZC decided to 'reopen' National Highway-2.
Some Kuki-Zo groups oppose KZC's decision and Meitei travel.
COCOMI opposes SoO agreement extension.
SoO agreements signed by Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United People’s Front (UPF) with the government
- Who
- Manipur Chief Secretary, Kuki-Zo groups, COCOMI, UKNA
- What
- Agreements signed, road reopening, differing opinions
- When
- Announced September 5
- Where
- Manipur
- Why
- Efforts to restore normalcy and manage ethnic tensions
COCOMI/UKNA
Government/KZC
SoO Agreements
COCOMI/UKNA
Extension of SoO undermines rights and security of indigenous people.
Government/KZC
SoO agreements and reopening the highway
Free Movement
COCOMI/UKNA
Restricted access for Meitei community
Government/KZC
Guarantee of free movement for all citizens.
- Key Players
- Manipur Govt, Kuki-Zo groups, COCOMI, KZC, UKNA
- Agreements
- SoO agreement signed, KZC decision to reopen NH-2
- Road Concerns
- Kuki-Zo groups against Meitei community traveling through Kuki-Zo territories
- SoO agreement terms
- Maintaining Manipur’s territorial integrity, relocating camps, finding peace
