GHOST of PEACE
GHOST of PEACE
Why Not Abrogate
Suspension Of Operation Agreements
With Kuki Armed Groups
to Prevent Destabilisation of India?
Published by:
Meitei Alliance
©️ 2024
About this booklet
In Manipur, Suspension of Operation Agreements (SoO) have been in effect since 2008, signed between the Union Government of India and the State Government of Manipur on one side and two major fronts of Kuki armed groups: the Kuki National Organisation and the United Peoples’ Front. Despite widespread awareness of violations of laws by Kuki armed cadres, particularly on national highways and at developmental project sites, there has been limited attention given to questioning whether these actions constitute breaches of the SoO agreements. Many individuals have not been fully informed about the contents and implications of the SoO. However, the SoO agreements came under scrutiny in 2023, particularly following the regrettable events of May 3, 2023. During this incident, Kuki armed cadres, purportedly under the protection of the SoO, not only displayed sophisticated arms during a “peace march” but also engaged in armed attacks against civilians. Given the established roles of Kuki armed groups in the ongoing violence, the SoO has become a matter of concern. Despite this, there has been a lack of publication of available documents, memorandums, complaints, news reports, and opinions into a comprehensive booklet. This publication aims to address this gap by presenting a curated collection of selected documents, memorandums, and analyses in a single volume.
Contents
About this booklet
I. MEMORANDUM on Why Suspension of Operation Agreements with Kuki National Organisation and United People’s Front Should be abrogated to Prevent Destabilisation of India?, February 21, 2024.
II. Security Concerns Arising Out of the Ongoing Suspension Of Operation Agreements (SoO) With Kuki Armed Groups In Manipur.
III. The Origin, Objectives, and Functioning of SoO By Kuki Armed Groups In Manipur.
Appendixes:
1. Agreed Ground Rules For Implementation Of The (SoO) With Kuki National Organisation (KNO) In Manipur, 2008.
2. Agreed Ground Rules For Implementation Of The SoO With Kuki United Peoples Front (UPF) In Manipur, 2008.
3. Revised Agreed Ground Rules, 2010 For Implementation Of The SoO With KNO In Manipur.
4. Revised Agreed Ground Rules, 2010 For Implementation Of The SoO With UPF In Manipur.
5. Fourth Extension Of SoO With KNO And Revised Agreed Ground Rules, 2011.
6. Fourth Extension Of SoO With UPF And Revised Agreed Ground Rules, 2011.
7. List of Relevant Sections of Laws Allegedly Violated by Kuki Militant Groups.
8. Narco-Business And Threats.
9. Demography Of Manipur In 2011.
10. Kuki Religious Vandalism; Desecrated The Holy Shrine Of Meitei Lord Thangjing And Installed Christian Cross.