Manipur Violence: Kuki Volunteers Print Own Newspaper 'Zalen Awgin' Amid Internet Shutdown

The newspaper, named 'Zalen Awgin', which means 'the voice of the revolution' caters to the all the local people of the ethnic-clashes hit northeastern state of Manipur and delivers important messages to the community. It has been reported that everyday around 1000 copies get printed and distributed?across the town.

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Updated on: 27 July 2023 4:00 am

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In a bid to bridge the information gap owing to the?partial internet shutdown imposed by the Manipur government to maintain law and order in the state, the Kuki trive volunteers have?taken the initiative to print their own newspaper called 'Zalen Awgin', which means 'the voice of the revolution'.

The newspaper caters to the all the local people of the ethnic-clashes hit northeastern state and delivers important messages to the community.

As per media reports, besides setting up information centers, the Kuki INPI volunteers have?also started printing their very own newspaper.

It has been reported that everyday around 1000 copies get printed and distributed?across the town.

The newspaper extensively covers each and every updates on protests, clashes, and the plans of action by the Kuki?leadership.

Ethnic violence broke out in the northeastern state nearly three months ago, killing over 160 people since then, and injuring hundreds.

The violence erupted on May 3 after a 'Tribal Solidarity March' was organised in the hill districts to protest against the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.