Kuki-Zo observes 23rd Remembrance Day
Source: Chronicle News Service

Kangpokpi, April 03 2025: The Kuki-Zo community solemnly observed the 23rd Remembrance Dayacross Sadar Hills, marking the occasion with a renewed sense of determination to secure a long-overdue political resolution.

The day was dedicated to honouring the sacrifices of Kuki-Zo martyrs who laid down their lives in the ongoing conflict, with community members emphasising that their supreme sacrifice must not be in vain.

As a gesture of solidarity, all shops, business establishments, and educational institutions remained closed throughout the district.

The streets bore a quiet testament to the community's collective grief and resilience, as daily activities came to a standstill.

Instead of engaging in routine affairs, families and individuals chose to remain indoors, reflecting on the significance of the day and paying silent homage to their fallen brethren.

The main Remembrance Day event, organised under the aegis of the Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU), was held at the Martyrs' Cemetery in Phaijang, Sadar Hills, where attendees paid their respects.

The community leaders, tribal elders, and representatives from various organisations reaffirmed their commitment to achieving a political solution that honours the sacrifices of the martyrs.

Key leaders from Kuki Inpi, SAHILCA, student bodies, and prominent tribe organisations, along with women's groups and CoTU executive members, were present at the event.

In their addresses, they echoed a unified call for justice and a dignified resolution to the political aspirations of the Kuki-Zo people.

The event concluded with a collective pledge to continue the pursuit of justice, peace, and self-determination, reinforcing the hope that the long-cherished political solution will soon become a reality.

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