Monday, March 19, 2007

UNLF and Burmese Army Accused of Abducting 400 Kuki Villagers

Eminent Kuki community organizations like the Kuki Inpi (apex body of the tribe), Kuki Movement for Human Rights and Kuki Chiefs Asscoation have accused the United Nation Liberation Front (UNLF) and the Burma's State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) cadres of forcibly abducting around 400 Kuki villagers from Laijang Kuki Village, Chandel District on March 12, 2007.

Kuki Inpi Manipur has also submitted a representation to the President and the Prime Minister of India as well as to the Chief Minister urging for intervention and rescue of the abducted villagers.

Kuki Women Union and Human Rights, Moreh, Kuki Students' Organisation, Moreh and HTC, Moreh have also lodged complaint with the chairman of District Peace and Development Council, Tamu, Myanmar in this regard.

UNLF has issued a statement officially denying these reports and have termed them, 'malicious propaganda' instigated at the behest of Indian intelligence.

Kuki groups have, however, stood by their accusations and have asserted that they have proof to substantiate their charges. The Kuki Student Organization (KSO) has clarified that it does not intend to tarnish the name of any militant group and its efforts are solely directed at urging the Government of India to ensure the safety of the abducted villagers.

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