Lamka, 17 Jan 2026 — The World Kuki-Zo Intellectual Council (WKZIC) has submitted a formal Memorandum of Appeal calling for the immediate lifting of the blockade on the Kuki-Zo Lifeline Road, citing humanitarian, moral, and Christian responsibilities.
The appeal, dated 17 January 2026, was addressed to several Naga tribal and church organisations, including village authorities, civil society bodies, and church councils operating across Manipur, Assam, and Nagaland. The memorandum was routed through respected village headmen, elders, and church leaders.
According to WKZIC, the prolonged blockade has caused severe hardship to civilians, particularly women, children, the elderly, and critically ill patients. The organisation stated that the disruption of essential supplies such as food, medicines, and emergency healthcare services has created an acute humanitarian crisis in the affected areas.
In its appeal, WKZIC emphasised the moral responsibility of church and tribal leadership to intervene. Citing biblical principles of compassion and shared responsibility, the council urged leaders to act in the spirit of Christian fellowship and humanitarian ethics.
The memorandum outlined several key requests, including the immediate facilitation of the blockade’s removal, ensuring uninterrupted access for essential goods and emergency services, and promoting dialogue and peaceful engagement among all stakeholders.
WKZIC also appealed to concerned authorities to refrain from demanding an in-person apology from underground leader Mr Tiger. Instead, it requested acceptance of apologies already tendered by Kuki civil society organisation leaders as a gesture towards de-escalation and reconciliation.
The council further called on tribal and church institutions to uphold their roles as custodians of peace, justice, and social harmony in Manipur. It stressed that timely and compassionate intervention would not only ease the current humanitarian crisis but also strengthen inter-tribal relations and public trust in church leadership.
The memorandum was jointly signed by Evan Lelen, Convenor, and Rev CL Haokip, Co-Convenor, of the Department of Prayer Warriors, along with Samuel T. Zou, General Secretary, and Dr TS Haokip, President of WKZIC.
WKZIC concluded its appeal by urging leaders to act as peacemakers and agents of reconciliation at a critical moment for the region, highlighting the urgent need for unity and humanitarian action.
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