Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Manipur Group Suspends Ban on Kuki Movement in Naga Territories
A group in Manipur, India, called COPIPAL, temporarily stopped a ban on Kukis moving through Naga areas to maintain peace.
The ban was due to an alleged attack by Kukis on a Naga village.
COPIPAL formed after a meeting and cited the need to protect Naga safety and culture.
The Naga communities had varying responses, with some initially supporting the ban.
However, the apex United Naga Council and the Joint Tribes Council later requested a relaxation of the ban.
This situation occurred amid the ongoing conflict in Manipur, which began on May 3, 2025.
COPIPAL suspended its ban on Kuki movement within Naga territories.
The ban was initially announced due to an alleged attack by Kukis on a Naga village.
The decision was made to maintain peace in Manipur.
Regional Naga Council of Manipur initially supported the ban.
The apex United Naga Council and the Joint Tribes Council sought a relaxation of the ban.
- Who
- The Committee on Protection of Indigenous People’s Ancestral Land (COPIPAL) suspended the ban, affecting the Kuki and Naga communities.
- What
- COPIPAL suspended the ban on Kuki people's movement within Naga territories.
- When
- The ban was to take effect on June 2, but was suspended; the conflict began on May 3, 2025.
- Where
- Manipur, India, specifically within territories of Inpui, Liangmai, Rongmei, and Zeme Naga communities.
- Why
- To maintain peace in Manipur after the COPIPAL cited that the Kukis attacked the Liangmai Naga inhabitants.
COPIPAL's Stance
Naga Council's Stance
Ban on Movement
COPIPAL's Stance
Complete restriction on the movement of Kukis within the territories of Inpui, Liangmai, Rongmei, and Zeme Naga communities.
Naga Council's Stance
The apex United Naga Council and the Joint Tribes Council later sought relaxation of the ban to facilitate people in the conflict-scarred State.
- Ban Status
- Suspended
- Ban Start Date
- June 2, 2025 (originally planned)
- Initiating Organization
- COPIPAL
- Naga Communities Involved
- Inpui, Liangmai, Rongmei, and Zeme
- Incident of Alleged Attack
- April 5, 2025
- Village Where Attack Occurred
- Konsaram
- Beginning of the conflict
- May 3, 2025