Delhi Panel Urges Disarming All Armed Groups in Manipur
A Delhi-based panel has urged that all armed groups in Manipur be disarmed, whatever their ethnic identity or community affiliation, and the report notes that such calls for total disarmament of ethnic armed groups in the northeastern state have been growing louder in recent times.
Context
Context: Manipur has seen deadly ethnic violence since May 2023, mainly between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities, and many armed groups have been active in the state. Disarmament has long been part of its security debate, so this call adds to an ongoing discussion.
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