ZO People MOURN the LOSS of their LEADER: Ro Za Thang

A respected Zo leader, Ro Za Thang, passed away yesterday (28 Aug 2013) at Aizawl Civil Hospital at around 6:30 AM. He was 62 years old.

Born in Khaw Lei village, Falam Township, he was the son of Pi Hlei Sin and Pi Mang Hngel. Ro Za Thang earned a Master’s degree (M.A.) from Rangoon University and worked there as a Lecturer/Tutor from 1980 to 1988.

He was deeply involved in various community and cultural organisations. He served as:

Chairman of the Chin Literature and Culture Committee (1981-83)
Chair of Universities Christian Fellowship (1977-79)
Announcer for the Chin Radio Programme (1977-80)
Chair of the Chin Welfare Association (1982-85)

During the 1988 uprising in Burma, he played a key role as Head of the Information Department in the Chin National Union (CNU). Due to his active involvement in the movement, the Burmese government dismissed him from his post, forcing him to flee to India in 1990.

While living abroad, he continued to take on leadership roles in several organisations, including CLC, ZORO, UZIP, ZHRGN, CDMB, CCN, and NCGUB.

His passing is a great loss to the Zo community, and many mourn his contributions to their culture, literature, and political struggles.

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