We, the NGO Forum on ADB network and allies, stand in solidarity with the people of Manipur as they endure intensifying violence, repression, and egregious human rights violations.
The escalating violence, marked by mob attacks, arson, and the destruction of homes, schools, and places of worship, has torn apart communities and fueled distrust. The systematic targeting, the burning of churches, and the desecration of livelihoods compound the suffering of already marginalized groups. More than 225 lives have been lost, 60,000 displaced, and many more silenced through fear, censorship, and repression.
Despite these dire circumstances, the Indian government has remained largely silent, failing to address the root causes of the conflict or hold perpetrators accountable. Instead, curfews, internet shutdowns, and repressive measures have silenced dissent and restricted access to essential communication and information.
We strongly condemn:
The brutal violence targeting women, children, and vulnerable communities is an affront to human dignity and justice.
The destruction of homes, places of worship, and community infrastructure further deepened divisions and displacement.
The use of internet shutdowns and curfews hinders transparency, accountability, and access to vital information.
We urgently demand:
The immediate restoration of internet services and the lifting of curfews to allow free communication, mobilization of aid, and dissemination of information.
An independent and impartial investigation into all reported atrocities to ensure justice and accountability for victims and their families.
An inclusive and transparent peace-building process involving all affected communities to address systemic injustices and build trust.
Immediate humanitarian assistance to support displaced and affected communities, prioritizing their safety and dignity.
We call on the Indian government, its leaders, and the international community to act decisively and uphold the principles of justice, human rights, and accountability. The people of Manipur deserve peace, security, and the protection of their rights. Together with our civil society allies, we amplify their calls for justice and demand immediate action to end the violence and ensure a path toward reconciliation.
In solidarity,
350 Pilipinas, Philippines
AbibiNsroma Foundation, Ghana
AidWatch Australia, Australia
Aksi! for Gender, Social and Ecological Justice, Indonesia
Bangladesh Working Group on External Debt (BWGED), Bangladesh
Buliisa Initiative for Rural Development Organisation, Uganda
Centre for Environmental Justice, Sri lanka
Centre for Human Rights and Development, Mongolia
CLEAN (Coastal Livelihood and Environmental Action Network), Bangladesh
Community Development Friend(CDF), Bangladesh
DHRUBA, Bangladesh
Environmental public society, Armenia
Equitable Cambodia, Cambodia
FIAN Indonesia, Indonesia
Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA), Asia Pacific
Global Rights, Nigeria
GongGam Human Rights Law Foundation, Republic of Korea
Green Advocates International, Liberia
Growthwatch, India
Indian Social Action Forum (INSAF), India
INWOLAG, Nepal
Jamaa Resource Initiatives, Kenya
Jubilee Australia Research Centre, Australia
KATARUNGAN (Philippines), Philippines
Kazakhstan International Bureau for Human Rights, Kazakhstan
KRuHA - people's coalition for the right to water, Indonesia
Lawyers’ Association for Human Rights of Nepalese Indigenous Peoples (LAHURNIP), Nepal
Lumière Synergie pour le Développement, Senegal
Manushya Foundation, Thailand
Nash Vek PF, Kyrgyzstan
National Adivasi Alliance, INDIA
Oil Workers' Rights Protection Organization Public Union, Azerbaijan
Oyu Tolgoi Watch, Mongolia
Pakistan Fisherfolk Forum, Pakistan
Participatory Research & Action Network - PRAAN, Bangladesh
Peace Point Development Foundation-PPDF, Nigeria
Public Association for Assistance to Free Economy, Azerbaijan
Recourse, Global
Rivers without Boundaries Coalition, Mongolia
Rural Reconstruction Nepal, Nepal
SONGSHOPTAQUE, Bangladesh
Umo Isua-Ikoh, Nigeria
Witness Radio, Uganda
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