Apology for killing six Nagas not enough: Manipur Naga youth body

The All Naga Students’ Association in Manipur has rejected an apology from the Kuki-Zo Council regarding the killing of six Naga civilians. The association cited the use of derogatory language and demanded the identification and punishment of the perpetrators.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing ethnic tensions and the difficulty of reconciliation in the conflict-prone region of Manipur.
An apex Naga students’ body in Manipur on Friday (June 26, 2026) said the “so-called apology” issued by the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) on the killing of six Naga civilians was unacceptable.
The article presents the grievances of the Naga students' body while acknowledging the context of the Kuki-Zo Council's statement.
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