RESPONSE TO N. BIREN Dated Tahamzam, May 30, 2010 The statement of Government of Manipur’s (GOM) spokesman N. Biren as appeared in local dailies once again highlights the immaturity of the GOM led by its CM Ibobi Singh. The spokesman has taken pains to state that the government will protect non-Manipuris living in the state with full proof. We would Read more
Video footage of Mao Gate case screened before Ukl public, slur casts on Imphal based scribes A Chiphang/Athan Muivah UKHRUL, May 30: In a bid to sensitise the public with the facts of the May 6 Mao Gate firing incident, the Me-dia Cell of Tangkhul Co-or- dination Committee (TCC) organized a video screening here at TNL ground, where a recorded Read more
Dimapur, May 27 (MExN): The United Naga Council has stated that on the morning of May 27, 2010 Mr. Irabot Singh, Minister FCS, Govt. of Manipur along with 22 vehicles came to Noney ostensibly on a peace mission but clearly to reinforce his position as a hero for the clearance of NH 53. He was welcomed with a social boycott, Read more
Kohima, May 27 (MExN): The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) today said it will continue with the ongoing ban imposed on Manipur-bound vehicles on NH-39 (which began on May 4) following the failure of the Manipur Government to fulfilling the demands of the federation. The decision to this effect was taken in the emergency council meeting with tribunal members and action Read more
Manipur CM ‘Disregarding Hmar People’ HTP May 18, 2010 By sinlung Tuithraphai, May 18: ‘Killer, Now Savior’ but still a killer to many other Hill tribes in Manipur especially the tribes living and using National Highway 150 as their lifeline. And below is a release from Hmar Tlawmngai Pawl Date: May 18, 2010 Subject: Open Letter to CM of Manipur Read more
Security forces assault Nagas in Manipur Dimapur, May 25 (MExN): Naga villagers who were returning home after attending a candle light peace rally at Senapati Bazar were “brutally assaulted by the IRBs” posted at Taphou. All the IRBs were in an inebriated state and demanded money from those returning. The first group of Nagas who were assaulted were from Ningthoupham Read more
72-hr total bandh in Ukl dist from May 31 Imphal, May 25: The Tangkhul Naga Frontal Organisation (Against ADC Election 2010) has called for a 72-hour total bandh in Ukhrul district from the midnight of May 31 to oppose the ADC election. The Tangkhul Naga Frontal Organisation (Against ADC Election 2010) at its meeting with the Council of Tangkhul Headmen, Read more
Tml public meeting resolves to welcome Muivah By From Daniel Kamei Tamenglong, May 25: The Committee on Political Affairs (COPA), Tamenglong today convened a public meeting with the Naga Parliamentarians here at Community Hall, United Baptist Church (Liangmei), Tamenglong and unanimously resolved three point resolutions. The Zeliangrong community heartily welcome the seven Naga MLAs who had submitted resignation letters to Read more
AHRC-STM-083-2010 May 24, 2010 A Joint Statement issued by Human Rights Alert and the Asian Human Rights Commission INDIA: Manipur crisis is the result of brokering with factional interests Three weeks after the Home Secretary Mr. G. K. Pillai’s discussion with the Chief Minister of Manipur, Mr. Okram Ibobi Singh, the state and its people continue to suffer from the Read more