NEISSR and Peace Channel held an expert talk on resolving the ongoing conflicts in Manipur at the Bishop Abraham Memorial Cultural Hall, Peace Centre on August 27.
DIMAPUR, AUGUST 27 (MExN): The North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR) and Peace Channel jointly organized an expert talk on resolving the ongoing conflicts in Manipur at the Bishop Abraham Memorial Cultural Hall, Peace Centre on August 27.
It brought together scholars, peace activists, and community leaders to discuss pathways to peace in the conflict-stricken region.
Fr CP Anto, Principal cum Director of NEISSR and Peace Channel, delivered the welcome address. In his speech, he emphasized the importance of peace and conflict resolution in Manipur.
He noted that lasting peace could only be achieved if the displaced Kuki community is able to return and resettle, and if the broader Manipur community commits to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all. He stressed that reconciliation is possible only through mutual understanding and dialogue, urging all communities to engage in constructive communication to bridge divides.
Keynote speaker, Fr Walter, Director of the North Eastern Social Research Centre (NESRC) in Guwahati, highlighted that peace is inextricably linked to reconciliation and justice.
“There can be no peace without reconciliation,” Fr Walter stated, underscoring the necessity of addressing underlying grievances and injustices to foster true harmony. He called upon the youth of Manipur, Mizoram, and Nagaland to come together in a collective effort to resolve the ongoing issues in Manipur. According to him, the involvement mature, and guide the peace-building process.
Fr Walter also encouraged peace institutions to take a proactive role in resolving the existing conflict. After his address, Peace Channel staff had a brief interaction with him to discuss potential collaborative efforts in research. They proposed a study on “Land Disputes between the Zeliang Tribe and Sumi Tribe with Reference to Keyito Village, Peren District, Nagaland.”
During their discussion, Fr Walter suggested focusing on the psychological aspects of the individuals involved in the conflict, highlighting the importance of understanding the emotional and mental impacts of such disputes. The Peace Channel team shared their initial ideas on how to conduct the study, and a collaborative approach was agreed upon.
The session concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Jose V Abraham, District Coordinator of Peace Channel, who expressed gratitude to all the participants and highlighted the importance of continued dialogue and research in promoting peace in the region.
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