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**News Article:**

**Manipur Group Suspends Ban on Kuki Movement Amidst Ongoing Conflict**

**Guwahati, India – June 3, 2025** – A Manipur-based group, the Committee on Protection of Indigenous People’s Ancestral Land (COPIPAL), has temporarily suspended a ban on the movement of Kuki people within the territories of four Naga communities. The ban was initially scheduled to take effect on June 2nd.

COPIPAL stated the decision to withdraw the ban was made “for some time” in the “interest of maintaining peace” in the conflict-ridden state. The group, formed following an alleged attack by Kuki individuals on Liangmai Naga villagers in Konsaram on April 5th, had cited the incident as undermining the peace and dignity of the Naga people.

While the Regional Naga Council of Manipur initially directed its leaders to uphold the ban, the apex United Naga Council and the Joint Tribes Council later sought its relaxation.

The Naga communities have largely remained neutral in the ongoing conflict between the tribal Kuki-Zo and the non-tribal Meitei communities, which erupted on May 3, 2025. The conflict has resulted in over 250 deaths and displaced approximately 60,000 people. Manipur has been under President’s Rule since February, following the resignation of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh.

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