Thousands rally in Manipur against recent killings, ethnic conflict
Thousands of protesters rallied in Imphal, Manipur, to demand the termination of the Suspension of Operations agreement with militant groups. The demonstration follows ongoing ethnic violence that has claimed hundreds of lives since 2023.
Why it matters
The rally underscores the persistent instability and deep-seated ethnic tensions in Manipur, which remain a critical domestic security issue for India.
NEW DELHI: Thousands of people from different communities, including residents of Manipur's hill and valley regions, took part in a rally organised by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) in Imphal.The protesters demanding the scrapping of the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement with militant groups and the safe return of internally displaced persons (IDPs), news agency ANI reported.The protesters marched through the streets of the state capital, raising slogans and calling for protection of indigenous people.Several Naga organisations also backed the demands, with civil bodies holding marches in Chandel and Senapati districts in support of the rally.The Naga organisations have called…
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