The Association of Meiteis in the Americas (AMA) invited all concerned to a peace demonstration against the ongoing violence in Manipur, at Lafayette Park near the White House, Washington DC, America on June 22 from 10 am to 5 pm (EST).
A release issued by AMA on Sunday informed that the association will be holding a peace demonstration at Lafayette Park near the White House and invited all individuals concerned, community leaders and supporters to stand together to collectively express solidarity against the ongoing violence in Manipur.
It mentioned the plight of the over 50,000 displaced people seeking shelter in 350 relief camps with limited access to essential resources and stated that the entire Manipuri population of 3.5 million lives are in constant fear, anger and anxiety about their future.
It condemned the killing of the Indian Meitei villagers and the burning of their homes, Hindu temples and Meitei churches by Kuki militants and their affiliated organisations in the hill and near hill districts. As members of the global Meitei diaspora, we cannot remain passive while our roots are tarnished by bloodshed, it added.
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It demanded the authorities uphold the people’s fundamental human rights, including their right to dignity, education, and access to information, alleging that these fundamental rights have been unjustly deprived of the people of our community for far too long.
“The peace demonstration at Lafayette Park is not just a mere gathering but a powerful symbol of unity, compassion, and hope. We aim to create a platform where the voices of the oppressed are amplified, and the world can witness the resilience and determination of the Meitei community in the face of adversity.
This is an opportunity for us to call upon the international community, urging them to pay attention to the grave situation unfolding in Manipur,” it read.
It invited all leaders, activists, community organisations and any individual regardless of their background to support the movement for peace and justice. By organizing this peaceful demonstration, we strive to create a better future for our people free from violence and conflict, it added.
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