Tribal Archives

Naga Community Vows Action Amid Escalating Tribal Clashes and Alleged Militant Attacks in Manipur

Imphal, India – Heightened tensions have erupted in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district following a violent clash between two tribal groups, resulting in injuries and raising serious concerns about the regional stability and law enforcement’s response. The conflict, predominantly involving the Naga and Kuki communities, escalated on April 5, when at least 13 individuals, including prominent Naga village leaders, were assaulted amidst a land dispute. Local Naga organizations, including the United Naga Council (UNC), All Naga Students …

Tragic Tribal Reservation Shooting in Colorado Claims Life of 7-Year-Old Boy; Suspect Arrested After Manhunt

DENVER — In a tragic incident on the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation in Colorado, a 7-year-old boy was killed while sleeping next to his father, caught in a volley of gunfire that left 24 bullet holes in their home. The fatal shooting, which unfolded just after midnight, is under investigation by federal authorities, with one suspect, Jeremiah Hight, facing multiple charges including second-degree murder. According to court documents released Thursday, the boy’s father, Zackieus Lang, …

Bissa Development Association Calls for Thorough Probe into Tribal Violence in Pusiga

Pusiga, Ghana – In the wake of a recent violent confrontation in Pusiga, a town near the Ghana-Togo border, the Bissa Development Association has issued a strong condemnation of the tribal violence that has rocked the community, calling for an urgent and thorough investigation into the incident. The association argues that without understanding the triggers and actors involved, such violence could escalate or recur, further destabilizing the region. This distressing incident, according to local sources, …

Rising Terror in Papua New Guinea: Deadly Ambush on Passenger Bus Marks Escalation in Tribal Conflicts

Porgera, Papua New Guinea — A devastating attack on a passenger bus near the Porgera mine in Enga Province has left residents fearing the emergence of a dangerous new phase of tribal warfare, after gunmen killed at least seven people and injured up to 13 others. The attack occurred late Tuesday night when armed assailants wielding guns and machetes staged a roadblock and ambushed the bus, escalating ongoing communal tensions in the region. Enga Provincial …

Israeli Air Strikes Target Tribal Aid Committee in Gaza City, Killing Relief Workers at Kuwait Roundabout

Gaza City, Palestinian Territories – Israeli airstrikes targeted a tribal committee overseeing the distribution of aid at Gaza City’s Kuwait Roundabout, marking another instance of relief workers falling victim to the violence in the region. The attack on the aid distribution center has raised concerns about the safety of humanitarian workers in the midst of the conflict between Israel and Gaza. The airstrikes have caused significant damage to the coordination efforts to provide essential aid …

Tribal Girl’s Body Exhumed for Suspicion of Rape and Murder in Remote Village

Visakhapatnam, India – Authorities in Visakhapatnam, India, exhumed the body of a 12-year-old tribal girl amid suspicions that she may have been raped and murdered. The young girl, a student at a government school, was found dead in her home on January 2. Her parents initially believed she had died by suicide and buried her without informing the police. However, after hearing from two girls who knew the victim that a youth had entered the …

Tribal Woman’s Mysterious Death Sparks Shutdown in Rayagada, Demands for CBI Probe

RAYAGADA, India – The town of Rayagada came to a standstill on Friday as protestors demanded a CBI investigation into the mysterious death of Laxmi Majhi, a tribal woman whose half-burnt body was found on the premises of Chandrapur community health center on December 21. The bandh was called by Zilla Adivasi Mahasangh and the local BJP, resulting in roads being deserted and business establishments closing their shutters. Laxmi, a 28-year-old tribal woman, was working …