Dimapur, June 9 -- Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio welcomed the safe and humane release of the Kuki hostages by the United Naga Council and Naga civil society organisations,in response to the appeal made by church bodies led by the Baptist World Alliance.
"I sincerely hope this development will contribute to restoring trust, healing divisions & paving the way for lasting peace in Manipur," Rio said in a social post on Tuesday.
He said this gesture reflects "our respect for human life, commitment to human rights & belief that even amidst conflict, humanity must prevail".
Rio said: "May this act of humanity serve as a reminder that dialogue, compassion and faith remain our most powerful instruments for reconciliation and peace."He also...