The Hague (The Netherlands): The Manipuri diaspora under the aegis of the Global Manipur Federation Central Europe Chapter staged a peace march in The Hague on August 26, calling for solidarity and early restoration of peace in the violence-hit state.
The march was attended by several Meitei women attired in their traditional mourning dresses, who spoke about the need for peace in Manipur.
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The participants also held placards with messages such as “Plant the seed of peace, not poppy” and “Stand strong, uphold indigenous rights.”
The peace march began with a two-minute silence in honour of the victims of the communal violence in Manipur.
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A prayer and speeches by community leaders followed it. The march concluded with a symbolic walk from the Peace Palace to Lange Vijverberg, a nearby park.