TCI endorses Jiri peace process
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, August 10 2024: The Thadou Community Inter-national (TCI) has endorsed the peace initiative aimed at mending the fractured relationships between the Meitei, Hmar, Thadou, Paite and Mizo communities in Jiribam district.

According to a statement issued by TCI media in-charge Thangboi Thadou, the TCI, on August 5, reviewed the peace process initiatives taken up by diverse communities in Jiribam district.

The review sought to evaluate the effectiveness, obstacles, and potential areas for improvement in fostering lasting peace and cooperation among the commnities.

The TCI has also appreciated the Thadou Students' Association (TSA-GHQ) for extending olive branch to all the communities in Jiribam district on June 14, 2024, by inviting them to engage in a non-violent, justice-seeking, and truth-telling dialogue.

The TCI has also lauded the peace and conflict resolution meeting that took place on July 1, 2024 between Meitei Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Hmar representatives at Hotel Sagarika Resort, Silchar, Assam moderated by the Superintendent of Police (SP), Jiribam.

Furthermore, it is also acclaimed that a subsequent round of talks was held on August 1, 2024 at Group Centre CRPF, Cachar, Assam between the Meitei and Hmar tribe of Jiribam district, with the participation of representatives from the Paite, Thadou, and Mizo indigenous communities of the district, it said.

Meanwhile, the TCI conveyed that SK Thadou, a renowned social worker, has been appointed as the official representative of the Thadou community in Jiri-bam immediately to task the peace initiative taken up by the local level civil societies.

It further asked all Thadou households and individuals in Jiribam district to liaise and cooperate with SK Thadou in the interest of the Thadou community so as to ensure protection of lives and properties in the district.

While appreciating the State Government's efforts in facilitating the resettlement of 133 villagers back to Mongbung Meitei village after their nearly two-month stay at the relief camp, the TCI has emphasized the utmost importance of ensuring that the local Thadous and all other displaced residents of Jiribam, who fled to other areas due to violence and fear, can return safely to their respective homes and resettle in a secure, peaceful environment, free from apprehensions and concerns.

The TCI further reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing justice and non-violent solutions, ensuring the protection and safeguarding of the rights of the Thadou people amidst the current Manipur crisis.

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