Fighting Between Naga and Kuki People in Manipur

May 15, 2026, 20:41
AsiaPolitics

Introduction

Two groups of people, the Naga and the Kuki, are fighting in Manipur. This makes the area unsafe.

Main Body

The trouble started in February. Young people fought in a village. They burned 50 houses. These two groups have fought before for many years. Last Wednesday, the fighting grew. Armed men killed four people. These people were church leaders and a civilian. Then, both sides took people as prisoners. They took 23 Kuki people and 18 Naga people. The government wants peace. A minister talked to the leaders. The police helped 31 people go home. But six Naga men are still missing.

Conclusion

Many people are free now. But six men are still missing. The two groups are still angry.

Learning

⏱️ Tracking Time

In this story, we see how to talk about when things happen. This is key for A2 English.

1. Specific Points in Time

  • "In February" →\rightarrow Use in for months.
  • "Last Wednesday" →\rightarrow Use last for the previous week/month.

2. The 'Past' Action (Simple Logic) Notice how the words change to show the action is finished:

  • Start →\rightarrow Started
  • Fight →\rightarrow Fought
  • Burn →\rightarrow Burned
  • Kill →\rightarrow Killed

3. Now vs. Then

  • Past: "The police helped..."
  • Present: "Six men are still missing."

Quick Tip: When telling a story, start with the date/time first, then say what happened.

Example: Last Wednesday→the fighting grew.\text{Last Wednesday} \rightarrow \text{the fighting grew.}

Vocabulary Learning

fighting (n.)
the act of fighting
Example:The fighting stopped after the police arrived.
people (n.)
human beings
Example:Many people were injured in the conflict.
area (n.)
a particular part or region
Example:The area near the village was unsafe.
unsafe (adj.)
not safe
Example:The area is unsafe after the fighting.
trouble (n.)
a problem or difficulty
Example:The trouble began in February.
started (v.)
began
Example:The fighting started in February.
young (adj.)
not old
Example:Young people were fighting in the village.
village (n.)
a small community
Example:The village was burned.
burned (v.)
set on fire
Example:They burned 50 houses.
houses (n.)
buildings for living
Example:The houses were destroyed.
years (n.)
periods of time
Example:They have fought for many years.
armed (adj.)
having weapons
Example:Armed men killed four people.
men (n.)
adult males
Example:Armed men were involved.
killed (v.)
caused death
Example:They killed four people.
church (n.)
place of worship
Example:The church leaders were killed.
leaders (n.)
people in charge
Example:The church leaders were targeted.
civilian (n.)
non-military person
Example:A civilian was also killed.
sides (n.)
parties in a conflict
Example:Both sides took prisoners.
took (v.)
captured
Example:They took 23 Kuki people.
prisoners (n.)
people held captive
Example:They were taken as prisoners.
government (n.)
national authority
Example:The government wants peace.
peace (n.)
absence of conflict
Example:The government wants peace.
minister (n.)
government official
Example:A minister talked to the leaders.
talked (v.)
conversed
Example:The minister talked to the leaders.
police (n.)
law enforcement
Example:The police helped people go home.
helped (v.)
provided assistance
Example:The police helped 31 people.
home (n.)
place where one lives
Example:They helped people go home.
missing (adj.)
not found
Example:Six Naga men are still missing.
free (adj.)
not restrained
Example:Many people are free now.
angry (adj.)
feeling or showing anger
Example:The groups are still angry.
two (num.)
the number 2
Example:Two groups were fighting.
many (adj.)
numerous
Example:Many people were injured.
go (v.)
move from one place to another
Example:They go home after the conflict.