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Govt., Kuki-Zo Groups Discuss SoO Rules, Plan Next Meeting

Government officials and Kuki-Zo groups met to discuss changes in the SoO agreement, including the opening of national highways and weapon surrender.

June 10, 2025

Key Points

  • 1Union Home Ministry officials discussed changes in the SoO agreement with Kuki-Zo insurgent groups, after two years.
  • 2The meeting addressed ground rule violations and relocating camps near Meitei areas.
  • 3National Highways-2 and 37, crucial for supplies, were discussed for free vehicle movement.
  • 4The insurgent groups demanded a Union Territory with legislature for the Kuki-Zo people.
  • 5The SoO agreement has been in place since 2008, with the next talks planned for next week.

Important Terms

SoO agreementKuki-Zo groupsNational HighwaysMeitei areasUnion Territory
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Last Updated: 7/16/2025