Date: 24.11.2018
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Manipur: Kuki tribe demands justice for 1993 ‘genocide’, observes ‘black day’
Thousands of Kukis from different
parts including from Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Myanmar came together at
the complex and paid homage to the victims of the ethnic clash.
THE KUKI National Organisation (KNO), an
umbrella group of 17 armed groups of
“The Central government should settle
the issue of the Kuki first or simultaneously and stop giving undue attention
to the Naga militant for they are the perpetrators,” said Dr Seilen Haokip,
spokesperson of the KNO.
Manipur: Kukis Demand Justice for 1993 Killings, Observe 25th Black Day Anniversary
Here is a compilation of reports from various newspapers...
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Manipur: Kuki tribe demands justice
for 1993 ‘genocide’, observes ‘black day’
Thousands of Kukis from different parts including from Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Myanmar came together at the complex and paid homage to the victims of the ethnic clash.
The Kuki National Organisation (KNO), an umbrella group of 17 armed groups of the Kuki tribe, has urged the central government to settle the issue of “Kuki Genocide” perpetrated by the NSCN-IM before striking a deal with the Naga militants. The KNO, which is one of the two umbrella groups under a tripartite ceasefire agreement with the governments, also warned that the outcome of the Indo-Naga peace deal should not affect Kuki territory.
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Claiming that the Kuki tribe has been marginalized, Haokip said, “the Kukis should be given the opportunity to live with dignity along with its Nagas and Meiteis brothers as the history of the Kukis is intrinsically tied with this land (Manipur).”
“Justice should be done for all concerned and not just Naga but the Kukis and Meiteis without which there cannot be peaceful co-existence”, he added.
“Although the content of the framework agreement is unknown, it is obvious that it intends to bring a solution to the Naga issues. But, in doing so, the Kuki territory should not be affected,” he warned.
On Tuesday three monoliths, inscribed with the names of 1157 persons who were victims of the “Kuki genocide” were erected at Kuki Inpi Churachandpur complex, in Tuibong, Churachandpur district.
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On September 13, 1993, as many as 115 Kuki
villagers including women and children were allegedly killed by the armed
cadres of the NSCN-IM in a single day in different places of Tamenglong and the
erstwhile Senapati district known as “Joupi Massacre”.
Today marks 25 years since the massacre, the tribe has been observing ‘SAHNIT-NI’ (Kuki Black Day) in remembrance of the victims killed during the ethnic clash starting from 1992 to 1997. It is organised for three days starting from September 11.
Thousands of Kukis from different parts including from Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Myanmar came together at the complex and paid homage to the victims of the ethnic clash.
The ceremony began with a mass prayer in honour of the victims of the ethnic clash which was followed by the traditional gun salute and floral tribute by victims’ families, tribe leaders, elders etc.
According to Letzamang Haokip, chairman of the Black Day committee, the ‘genocide’ saw more than 350 villages scorched and more than a thousand innocent Kukis massacred, including many women, children, the aged and the infirm. This led to internal displacement of more than one lakh Kukis of Manipur, he said.
“We have been demanding justice for a long time. Even after 25 years of the infamous Joupi massacre, both the Government of India and the Manipur Government have done nothing to rehabilitate the Kukis to their ancestral home. Instead, the Government reasons with culprits of genocide and threatened the very existence of the Kukis as loyal, he lamented.
He opined that the Kukis will not remain a silent spectator and take a tough stand if the government continuing to ignore the demand of the Kukis.
~ The Indian Express, 2018-09-11
Today marks 25 years since the massacre, the tribe has been observing ‘SAHNIT-NI’ (Kuki Black Day) in remembrance of the victims killed during the ethnic clash starting from 1992 to 1997. It is organised for three days starting from September 11.
Thousands of Kukis from different parts including from Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Myanmar came together at the complex and paid homage to the victims of the ethnic clash.
The ceremony began with a mass prayer in honour of the victims of the ethnic clash which was followed by the traditional gun salute and floral tribute by victims’ families, tribe leaders, elders etc.
According to Letzamang Haokip, chairman of the Black Day committee, the ‘genocide’ saw more than 350 villages scorched and more than a thousand innocent Kukis massacred, including many women, children, the aged and the infirm. This led to internal displacement of more than one lakh Kukis of Manipur, he said.
“We have been demanding justice for a long time. Even after 25 years of the infamous Joupi massacre, both the Government of India and the Manipur Government have done nothing to rehabilitate the Kukis to their ancestral home. Instead, the Government reasons with culprits of genocide and threatened the very existence of the Kukis as loyal, he lamented.
He opined that the Kukis will not remain a silent spectator and take a tough stand if the government continuing to ignore the demand of the Kukis.
~ The Indian Express, 2018-09-11
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Kukis
observe black day on killings
IMPHAL — The Kuki community gathered at Manipur's Churachandpur district to observe the 25th anniversary of Sahnit-Ni or Kuki Black Day, pledging to fight for justice for those who were allegedly killed in the genocide by NSCN (I-M) rebels during 1992-1997.
To begin the three-day observation of black day, three monoliths (Lum song), inscribed with the names of 1,157 people who were victims of the genocide, were unveiled at Kuki Inpi Churachandpur Complex, Tuibong on Tuesday.
The monoliths were unveiled with cultural salutes and floral tributes.
The NSCN (I-M) is engaged in talks with the Centre for lasting peace in Nagaland. Sources said talks based on the Naga framework agreement in 2015 is at an advanced stage.
The mass gathering pledged to uphold the cause of sacrifice made by thousands of Kukis and ensure justice to them, to defend and secure Kuki ancestral land, to uphold peace, justice and human rights in Kuki fatherland, to oppose all forces of hatred and greed that endanger peace, to prevent bloodshed in Kuki land to promote progress, prosperity and peaceful co-existence with others.
The organisers, Kuki Black Day (Sahnit-Ni) Committee, said on September 13, 1993, the NSCN (I-M) massacred more than 115 innocent Kuki villagers at Gelnel, Santing, Nungthut and Joupi.
It was the darkest day in the history of the Kukis. Kuki people around the world decided to observe September 13 as Kuki Black Day until justice is brought to the victims of the genocide, it added.
September 13 is chosen as a day of mourning, prayer, retrospection and introspection by the Kukis over those who lost their lives to the NSCN (I-M) during its infamous ethnic cleansing campaign against the Kukis, said Letzamang Haokip, chairman of the committee.
"The NSCN (I-M) claimed part of Kuki ancestral territory for its Nagalim and started an ethnic cleansing campaign against the Kukis. Its inhuman and barbaric campaign against the Kukis caused the massacre of 1,157 lives of innocent Kukis, destruction and eviction of more than 360 Kuki villages, and the displacement of more than 1.5 lakh Kuki population from their ancestral home, who still remain homeless and destitute. Even after 25 years of the infamous Joupi massacre, both the Centre and the Manipur government have done nothing to rehabilitate and resettle the Kukis. Instead, the government reasons with the culprits of genocide which has threatened the very existence of the Kukis as loyal citizens of India," he said.
~ The Telegraph, 2018-09-12
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‘Sahnit’ (Kuki Black Day) to be observed for three days in Churachandpur
CHURACHANDPUR — Information secretary of Kuki Black Day Observation Committee, Lalkhohau Haokip said that his team will be organising a three-day observation of 25th Anniversary of Kuki Black Day starting from tomorrow and asked cooperation from all sections.
He was addressing the media in a press conference called by the committee at Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), Churachandpur office located at Tuibong.
Lalkhohau said the committee has asked other organisations not to have other programmes that would coincide on September 11, 12 and 13. He said that three memorial stones which have epitaphs of more than 1000 Kuki martyrs will be unveiled on September 11 at 10:30 am. He also asked all the churches to pray for the success of the observation and added that there is no such thing as bandh but asked all to come in spite of their daily jobs.
A separate press advisory signed by the chairman and secretary of the ‘Sahnit’ (Black Day) committee stated that the Kuki tribes all over the world will be observing the Kuki Black Day on September 13, however it will be observed for three days starting from September 11 at Churachandpur.
September 13 marks the darkest day in Kuki history, when NSCN (IM) cadres slaughtered more than 115 innocent Kuki civilians as part of their ethnic cleansing drive on Kuki villages in 1993. The carnage pogrom of NSCN (IM) took place in between 1992-1997, it added.
In the genocide, more than 350 villages were scorched and more than thousand innocent Kukis were massacred, including women, children, aged and infirmed persons, by using hatchets and spears. The massacre led to the internal displacement of more than one lakh Kukis of Manipur. Since then, the Kukis have been observing the tragic day wherever they are with elegy and prayer for justice. This year, the Kukis are also taking a pledge to uphold human rights, to continue the fight for justice and to secure their land and rights, stated the press advisory.
It also mentioned that today the Kukis are asking the Central government, “Why is the government denying justice to Kukis over the killing of more than 1000 Kuki citizens of India?”, “Why no action has been taken up against the perpetrator of Kuki genocide, Th. Muivah, but engaged in talks?”, “Why is the government turning a blind eye to Kuki genocide and a deaf ear to the appeal of Kukis for justice?” and “Why is the state and the Centre not heeding Kukis’ demands for securing their safety and dignity through self-governance of their
~ The Imphal Free Press, 2018-09-11
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3 days Black Day at CCpur
CCPUR — The 25th year of 'Sahnit' Kuki Black Day which falls on September 13 will be observed for three days in Churachandpur as the organising committee gears up to erect a memorial stone inscribed with over 1000 Kukis who were killed in the genocide.
A souvenir containing the narratives of survivors of the 'Kuki Genocide,' write up on the accounts of witnesses and seeking justice will also be released.
The organising committee today issued a
clarion call to Kukis, young and old to be united in love and join them as they
seek justice for the victims and remembered those who were killed in the
alleged NSCN-IM sponsored genocide.
Haojakam Chongloi, former president KIM; Khorsing Teron, chairman JACAS, Diphu Assam; Ongyun Mioa, secretary Singpho Development Society will unveil the memorial stone while Sangkawia, president ZoRO Ghq will release the souvenir on the first day.
On the second day, exhibition of poetries, chronological events and photos of those killed will be held.
Haojakam Chongloi, former president KIM; Khorsing Teron, chairman JACAS, Diphu Assam; Ongyun Mioa, secretary Singpho Development Society will unveil the memorial stone while Sangkawia, president ZoRO Ghq will release the souvenir on the first day.
On the second day, exhibition of poetries, chronological events and photos of those killed will be held.
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On the main day, Thangkhosei Haokip,
president KIM along with PS Haokip, president KNO and Rev S Prim Vaiphei will
deliver the Sahnit message.
Rev Dr T Lunkim, Nampi-Pa will pray for the Kukis across the globe while the president KIM will lead the Black Day Declaration.
~ The Sangai Express, 2018-09-07
Rev Dr T Lunkim, Nampi-Pa will pray for the Kukis across the globe while the president KIM will lead the Black Day Declaration.
~ The Sangai Express, 2018-09-07
Courtesy:
Photos by Phualva Times
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Thangkhal Baptist Church inaugurated in Delhi
Manipur: Disabled people seeks separate Directorate
IMPHAL — The
differently disabled peoples organization from the hills and plains of Manipur
comes together under the aegis of the State Platform for Disabled Peoples
Organization (SPDPO) held a protest rally and sit-in-protest 'Dharna' infront
of the state’s Social Welfare Directorate office, Imphal on August 30, 2018.
2 men arrested in USRA Chief murder case
IMPHAL — Imphal East District Police have arrested two men in
connection with the murder case of USRA chief Lalminthang Vaiphei on 29 Aug
2018.
The arrested were identified as Thanglenlal Misao (32) s/o Seiboi
Misao of Saikul S. Khunou and Thangpi Vaiphei (29) s/o Ginkhopau Vaiphei of T.
Gangphai village.
B’lore ZPYF in Youth Day cum Seminar Nei
“Tuni'n
Khantanhoi midangte kunga phuangkhia thei ding in Khanglate ikisah uh hunta hi.
I hindan un, i hinkhua un, i omdante un Pasian mai ah gimnamtui sah va ui. I
umna chin ah Pasian adia gimnamtui hidin Pasian in nang leh kei ang dei hi.”
BENGALURU — Tuni,
26 Aug 2018 (Sunday), zinglam nai 11am in Zou Presbyterian Youth Fellowship
(ZPYF) in Youth Day cum Seminar hun nuom tah mai in Zou Presbyterian Church
Synod (ZPCS) Biehinn, Kammanhalli ah zangh uhi.
Tami
program pen hun nih Worship Service leh Seminar in kikhen hi. Praise &
Worship Team makaai in laa ngai tah tah toh mipi te'n Pasian kiphat zieh zieh
hi. ZPYF lapi kisah zaw in Lia Zou Mary in LATE (Psalms) 40:5 [Aw
Mangpa ka Pasian, na nasep lamdang tahte leh, koute dinga na lunggeelte atam
mama a, tuate na masanga suhlat seng guol ahi sih hi. Tuate phuongzah a gen
ding hita leng, simseng guol ahisih ding hi.] simin thumna toh hun latna Pasian kungah neih in hun patin um.
Vaidawn
thugen ah tangval Lawmthang, Assistant Secretary, ZPYF, Bengaluru in Pasian kungah
kipahthu tut kawmin mipite tungah lungdamthu tun hi. Tawikhawm latna Upa
Kaiminlun in nei a, tualeh mipi thumkhawmna zong um hi.
Manipuri woman attacks by 3 men in B’lore
BENGALURU — A
Manipuri woman was allegedly assaulted by three men here in Indranagar on the
night of 21 June 2018.
The victim was badly beaten by
three local men. “It was a shameful incident three men attacks one Manpuri
woman in Indranagar over a petty issue of parking. One bike was parked in front
of the woman's shop and Mr M (identify
unknown) started quarrelling with her not to park the bike,” says Dr
Lalrinawmi Ralte (Rini), President of Northeast Helpline, Bangalore.
USRA outfit appoints woman as its Chief
Woman for the first time heads an UG outfit in Manipur
 |
| USRA Chief Lalminthang Vaiphei shot dead on 22 Aug 2018 |
LAMKA — Mrs. Ngaikim w/o (late) Lalminthang Vaiphei, Commander-in-Chief of United Socialist Revolutionary Army (USRA) has been appointed as its new President, after the murdered of her husband.
 |
| Pu (late) Lalminthang Vaiphei |
The C-in-C of USRA was allegedly shot
dead by unknown gunmen in the heart of Lamka town on August 22, 2018.
USRA cabinets has unanimously
selected the slain’s wife in placed of the deceased president. The outfit is a member of Kuki National
Organisation (KNO) which is under the Suspension of Operations (SoO) with the
Government of Manipur.
Holy Bible written in less than 9 months
LAMKA
— Writing the whole Holy Bible is a
herculean task. Yet, a young woman Nianghawikim Vaiphei d/o Elder K. Bella of
S. Kawtlian Village has reportedly completed the Holy Bible in writing.
Nianghawikim Vaiphei began her
writing down of the scriptures of the Holy Bible on 17 November 2017 and
completed on 27 August 2018.
She took 284 days (8-months
10-days) to complete in writing the 66 Books of the Holy Bible from Genesis to
Revelation.
AIR CCpur records Thangkhal songs
LAMKA — It’s another landmark for the Thangkhals in
Manipur. The Thangkhal Baptist Church (ABA) Tangnuam has recorded Thangkhal
Gospel Songs in All India Radio Churachandpur Station, Tuibuang on January 17, 2018.
The songs recorded were composed by the Thangkhals,
as follows: 1) En in Meii Gal ah (by
Rev. Rtd. H. Chinzakhai @ Sia Khai), 2)
A Nop Tuak Vangam Nuam (by Upa S. Zalianpau), 3) Tanglai iPu leh iPate (by: Rev. Khaikhanthang), and 4) Toupa
Aw Hong Taisan Ken La (by Upa S. Zalianpau).
Team members include – Elder S. Zalianpau (Solfa Instructor
& Song Leader), Mr MG Muanlal Thangkhal, Mr Genmuonsang @Khalpa, Miss Lynda
Liandeihkim, Miss Niangmuanching, Miss Niangsuankim, Miss Remi LC Thangkhal,
Miss Sonnu, Miss Grace NC Thangkhal, Mr Eric Hanglamthang, Mr T. Chinlunthang (Team
Leader & Finance Secretary, Mission Department, TBC-ABA Tangnuam, and Elder Hangkhankhup, Vice
Chairman, TBC (ABA) Tangnuam.
----
In Thangkhal
dialect:
Tangnuam TBC in All India Radio ah Laa Khum
*A khatveina a tepteh Thangkhal Baptist Church (ABA)
Tangnuam saptuam in All India Radio Churachandpur Station ah January 17, 2018
ni’n laa khum uhi. Tangnuam TBC Biakinn apatin kipan khia ua, Keyboard leh Sound System-te kengin,
Upa Hangkhankhup, Vice Chairman, TBC (ABA) Tangnuam in ama gari
Bolero leh neu nih zangin kaal suan uhi.
AIR Tuibuang Radio Station ah zingmawng nai 10:30am
in tung ua, Radio Station a Thangkhal Laa khumna hun ah Upa S. Zalianpau of S.
Phaiza in Solfa hilhtu leh Laa puitu in pang hi.
Tangnuam apatin hihun a Radio Station a Laa 4 bang
mah buaina omlou in khum zou uhi. Hi laa kikhumte ahihleh mun tuam tuam a omte
ngaih ding a kikhum ahi. Thangkhal Gospel Song kikhum ahi a, laate ahihleh hi
anuai a te ahi hi.
1. En in Meii Gal ah, Lyrics (aphuaktu: Sia Khai (Rev. Rtd. H. Chinzakhai)
2. A Nop Tuak Vangam Nuam (aphuaktu: Upa S. Zalianpau)
3. Tanglai iPu leh iPate, (aphuaktu: Rev. Khaikhanthang)
4. Toupa Aw Hong Taisan Ken La (aphuaktu: Upa S. Zalianpau)
Radio Station a laa khumna a kalsunte mapuitu in Pa
T. Chinlunthang, Finance Secretary,
Mission Department, Tangnuam TBC in makaih hi. Radio Station Studio a laa
khumna ah Music tumtu in Upa Zalianpau pang a, adangteng in laa sa uhi.
Laa khum a kaal sunte:-
1. Upa S. Zalianpau, Song Leader
2. Tg. MG Muanlal Thangkhal
3. Tg. Genmuonsang @Khalpa
3. Lia Lynda Liandeihkim
4. Lia Niangmuanching
5. Lia Niangsuankim
6. Lia Remi LC Thangkhal
7. Lia Sonnu
8. Lia Grace NC Thangkhal
9. Pa T. Chinlunthang
10. Tg. Eric Hanglamthang
11. Upa Hangkhankhup
Radio Station a semte zong mi welcome siam mah mah
mai uah, nuamtak mai in laa kikhum zou a laa khum khitin innlam Tangnuam lam zuan
in kipai a, Tuibuang Hotel a Niangtui dawn khawmna leh houlimna nei in hun
tomkhat kizang hi. Niangtui dawn zohin innlam Tangnuam ah ki paitou hi.
~ MG Muanlal Thangkhal
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