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10/07/2007: "Muivah in Delhi for crucial talks Nagaland Post"

Muivah in Delhi for crucial talks Nagaland Post

New Delhi, Oct 6 (ANI): Prospects for the next round of talks between the Central government and the NSCN (I-M) making any headway on October 10 appear to be receding, if not very bleak even as a high-level delegation of the faction led by its General Secretary Th. Muivah left for Delhi from Dimapur on Saturday. Highly placed NSCN (I-M) sources told news agency ANI on Saturday that the "indefinite ceasefire" agreed to on July 31 in Dimapur is at a "precarious stage", and the guarantee of the cease-fire remaining in place will depend on the "progress of the talks and the positive steps" taken by New Delhi.

The NSCN (I-M) has alleged that the ceasefire has been violated by the Assam Rifles with the help of the NSCN (K), who they claim are operating in the uniform of the Assam Rifles.
“Ceasefire is about to break because of the double standards of the Government of India,” said Dr. P. Mor, Deputy Kilonser (Minister) of Religious Affairs in NSCN (I-M). The NSCN (I-M) blames the Centre for promoting and protecting the Khaplang group. They believe that the Assam Rifles, the RAW and Military Intelligence are backing the rival Naga faction. It is in this background that NSCN (I-M) Chairman Isak Chishi Swu left the country clandestinely last Monday for Thailand via Bangladesh.

“We don't see any trustworthy step by the Indian Government to take any positive steps, like integrating the Naga-dominated areas,” said one of the senior NSCN (I-M) functionaries, who has been closely associated with the peace talks for the last several years. He said that he wanted the government “to proceed with sincere heart”.

Another NSCN (I-M) source informed ANI that the cadres have been “put on high alert” and they have been asked “to be ready for any eventuality”. If one goes by the statement of the NSCN (I-M) functionaries, the next round of talks on October 10 in New Delhi might turn out to be the last between the two participants in India. Muivah, who is going to head the talks from the Naga side, is also likely to move to Europe soon if the discussion with the Central Government does not yield any substantial results. When the ceasefire was extended for the indefinite period on July 31, it was hailed as a landmark development. In the previous round of talks held abroad and in New Delhi, the NSCN-IM had submitted a charter of demands to the Government that included the creation of a separate Constitution for Nagaland, a "new and unique" relationship with New Delhi and unification of Naga-inhabited areas of Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. But these three states have rejected the demand.

In the Bangkok talks held last year, both sides had agreed on a broad framework to define a relationship that could end Naga insurgency. There was, however, confusion over the parameters of the broad framework. Muivah arrived in India in December last year, while Swu came to the country in the first week of January. Since then, they have been in Nagaland for discussions with NSCN (I-M) cadres and civil society and political leaders on the group's key demands.

Meanwhile, accompanied by senior leaders. Muivah left for Delhi from Dimapur on Saturday.
This would be the first round of talks between the two sides since extension of the ceasefire for an indefinite period in August. Sources said following indefinite extension of the truce, every round of talks would be very crucial now. “The meeting will discuss some important issues, including the agreed ceasefire ground rules and inter-factional clashes,” the sources said. The Central delegation would be led by Minister of Labour Oscar Fernandes, the sources added.
"Centre-Naga ceasefire on the brink of collapse"Daily India
By Sanjay KumarNew Delhi, Oct.6 Prospects for the next round of talks between the Central Government and the leaders of the rebel National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM)making any headway on the 10th of this month appear to be receding, if not very bleak.Highly placed NSCN (IM)sources told ANI on Saturday that the "indefinite ceasefire" agreed to on July 31 in Kohima is at a "precarious stage", and the guarantee of the cease-fire remaining in place will depend on the "progress of the talks and the positive steps" taken by New Delhi.The NSCN (IM) has alleged that the cease-fire has been violated by the Assam Rifles with the help of the NSCN(Khaplang),who they claim are operating in the uniform of the Assam Rifles.The rival Naga faction and Indian paramilitaries are targeting the NSCN (IM) camp at Sakhalu in Zunheboto District, which 150 km north-east of Kohima, sources said."Cease-fire is about to break because of the double standards of the Government of India," said Dr. P. Mor, Deputy Kilonser (Minister) of Religious Affairs in NSCN (IM) Government.The NSCN (IM) blames the Centre for promoting and protecting the Khaplang group. They believe that the Assam Rifles, the RAW and Military Intelligence are backing the rival Naga faction.It is in this background that NSCN-IM Chairman Isak Chishi Swu left the country clandestinely last Monday for Thailand via Bangladesh. "We don't see any trustworthy step by the Indian Government to take any positive steps, like integrating the Naga-dominated areas", said one of the senior NSCN (IM) functionaries who has been closely associated with the peace talks for the last several years.He said that he wanted the government "to proceed with sincere heart".Another NSCN (IM) source informed ANI that the cadres have been "put on high alert" and they have been asked, "to be ready for any eventuality".If one goes by the statement of the NSCN (IM) functionaries, the next round of talks on October 10 in New Delhi might turn out to be the last between the two participants in India. General Secretary Thuingaleng Muivah,who is going to head the talks from the Naga side, is also likely to move to Europe soon if the discussion with the Central Government does not yield any substantial results.

When the ceasefire was extended for the indefinite period on July 31, it was hailed as a landmark development.In the previous round of talks held abroad and in New Delhi, the NSCN-IM had submitted a charter of demands to the Government that included the creation of a separate Constitution for Nagaland, a "new and unique" relationship with New Delhi and unification of Naga-inhabited areas of Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. But these three states have rejected the demand. In the Bangkok talks held last year, both sides had agreed on a broad framework to define a relationship that could end Naga insurgency. There was, however, confusion over the parameters of the broad framework. Muivah arrived in India in December last year, while Swu came to the country in the first week of January. Since then, they have been in Nagaland for discussions with NSCN-IM cadres and civil society and political leaders on the group's key demands.


FGN urges for peace Nagaland Post
DIMAPUR: The Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) and the Naga National Council (NNC) has urged the revolutionary groups in the present Manipur state to respect its policy of non-violence and peace. A press release issued by Gaibon Panmei, deputy Rali-Wali Kilonser of FGN while pointing out the FGN and NNC are maintaining peace and looking to solve the Indo-Naga conflict through peaceful means, has further urged the revoloutionary groups in Manipur not to carry out any violent activities in Zeliangrong region or in other Naga areas. Referring to the recent incident that took place at Khonglong village under Zeliangrong Region, the two organizations stated that such untoward incident should not be repeated in the near future.
"We believe there is no human problem which cannot be solved through peaceful means and that we want to keep peaceful atmosphere in Naga country" it added.
Another DAN MLA withdraws support UNI



KOHIMA: Another senior legislator of the ruling Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN) has withdrawn his support from the party reducing the coalition to 36 in the 60-Member House.

Senior legislator Huska Sumi, who was elected from the Pughoboto Assembly constituency in Zunheboto district on Janata Dal (United) ticket, has withdrawn his support to the Neiphiu Rio led DAN government alleging that it had failed on all fronts.

A copy of his letter was also given to the Speaker. In the letter to the governor, Mr Sumi had alleged that the regular factional clashes were political issues and that the policy of equi-closeness have led to fratricides and destruction of properties in the state.

The MLA also accused Chief Minister Neiphu Rio for failure of the political negotiation and Common Minimum Programme in the state. There were 43 DAN members in the 60-Member House, with 32 members from the Nagaland Peoples' Front (NPF), five from BJP, JD (U) two and Independent four. The opposition Congress has a strength of 17.

Earlier four NPF legislators -- Kewekhape Therie, Z Obed, Vatsu Meru and N Yeangphong Konyak -- had also resigned from the Assembly and the party. The NPF now reduced to 27 and with the withdrawal of support by one JD (U) members and one Independent Khutovi Sema, the DAN coalition has reduced to 36.
BJP’s outburst on dan’s failure- Nagaland Post
The State BJP voicing its concern over the lawlessness and corruption prevailing in the state is heartening as it shows that the people have had enough. These were some of the issues which led to the resignation of four NPF MLAs (Z. Obed, K. Therie, Yeangphong and Vatsü Merü) from the Nagaland Legislative Assembly and also the withdrawal of support to DAN Government by Khutovi, Independent MLA. These five unsatisfied members of the government had also submitted a 5-Point memorandum to His Excellency, the Governor of Nagaland demanding the invocation of Art. 371(A) clause (b) and/or Article 356 of the Indian Constitution.
The very fact that the BJP is venting its dissatisfaction over the State Government's failures on the same issues is a clear indication that DAN's days of incompetent governance are numbered. When a political party is speaking out on the failures of the very coalition it is in partnership with, it shows that there is something very wrong with that government. The BJP's statement also has far-reaching consequences as it is one of the major partners in the DAN coalition. It is an indication that the cracks in the wall have widened and the BJP and NPF will not go to the forthcoming polls together. The BJP being DAN coalition's major ally, His Excellency, the Governor of Nagaland now has more reason to review the 5-Point memorandum by considering the BJP's concern. Atso Doulo, Former Working President Youth Wing, NPF
Traditional values for the soul: Ms. Grace Kikon The Tangkhul
When we talk about values, it could pertain to values in our society which could be values of a family or learnt through school and ones' own personal experiences in life. These set of values then becomes a person's virtue and define whether one is a good human being at the end of the day. In the present Naga society there is a lot of undercurrent broiling within and all these are discernable in the fight for land ( legally or illegally ) and despotic feudalistic approach to having that accomplished; tribalism which has aggravated in the last few years; jealousies, hatred, murders and one up-manship. It is true that our forefathers were headhunters necessitated by the era they lived in, but they had good values such as honesty, integrity and respect for their elders.
With the advent of Christianity and education, headhunting ways were abandoned and the Nagas holding on to their positive values progressed into the 21st Century, basically still simple in their outlook. The pace of development from Statehood in 1963 to the early 70’s was the boom time for Nagaland's socio-politico-economic development as well as the propagation of idealistic, visionary outlook that the common people as well as the leaders upheld. The leaders were young, dynamic as in every phase of generation, but perhaps too idealistic and sincerely carried out the base foundation for major developments in Nagaland, which unfortunately remains frozen up in that state in many parts of Nagaland since some politicians wanting credit for themselves would start new projects instead of building upon the incomplete projects, so that steady development took place rather than a haphazard show of progress. Leaders who did not concentrate progress to one particular area or constituency but inclusive of Nagaland as a whole were mocked and hated by the people. Perhaps that was their mistake. If they had concentrated on progress only within their village or constituency (compared to the current scenario) then maybe the people would have loved them more. In their naiveté they truly believed they were leaders for the Naga community and not just a particular tribe, clan or family.
Came the late 70’s and Naga society took a somersault turn for the worse. By now, common people smartened up to the power game and began to play their cards deftly and since then, Nagaland has seen many leaders (good or bad) come and go at the whim and fancy of the electorates. Common electorates who could not see beyond time reminds one of "the frog in the pond", thinking only of what goes into their cooking pots for the day. Political leaders are also to blame for conceding to every little demand of the electorate; after all, one single vote counts for a lot. True leaders had no more place in the arena since financially they could not keep up with the demands nor had the cunning to resort to unfair means. Some political leaders aware of power, money, muscle-power and under-handed activities to get to the top had no more qualms or conscience left. The game of crossing floors in the assembly became rampant novelty. Political gamboling began to infiltrate corruption even into the church. Besides, by now Nagaland's new upper class comprising of the powerful and moneyed, earned far beyond their monthly salaries without sweat or guilt, dominated the strata of the Naga society. Now, class and caste distinction has never been a part of our Naga way of life but this distinction definitely made its mark. With the enforcement of the anti-defection law last year, ballroom dancing on the floor of the assembly has curbed to a certain degree but one wonders at its effectiveness' in the long run; we Nagas being very capable of changing even the Constitution of India to suit our purpose.
When our society has become so materialistic, corrupt and peppered with unhealthy competition it is obvious that those positive values of our forefathers will be relegated into the background. We have no more sense of respect for our own selves, let alone towards others; we have become selfish and individualistic in our greed and gratification. Such negative impacts naturally will produce a society filled with hatred, spite, rivalry, thirsty for vengeance and murdering one another over trivial matters; we read in the news about a son murdering a father, brother murdering a brother and so on. The rate of crime committed everyday is shocking. It is the biblical revelations visited upon our Naga society.
It is time that we take stock of ourselves as a collective society and do some serious soul-searching in this identity crisis of which we are victims. The hypocrisy and materialism that epitomizes our society promotes for the loss of much of our identity as distinct tribes. We have to return to some old traditional values. We must put the soul first. We must shield ourselves from this rampant materialism that surrounds us. We must teach our children to take pride in who they are and where they come from. We must teach them the virtues of goodness, honesty, hard work, integrity and beauty which are traditional virtues that we seem to have discarded long ago. We must teach them that life is about being able to name your feelings and being proud of them. Finally, we need to teach them why an identity crisis is what our society has been struggling with in the last few decades and how forging an identity, however complicated, is the surest way to happiness and fulfillment for ourselves.
Youth front questions NSCN (K) on Oct 3 killing CYF demands ex-gratia payment from State govt The Morung Express
DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 6 (MExN): The Chakhesang Youth Front (CYF) has described as ‘despicable, barbaric, vile, loathsome and dastardly’ the killing of Kevetso Kezo, former leacy Chakhesang region (NSCN-IM), Avo Kezo “second lieutenant” in the NSCN-IM, Vechikho Puro, Games & Sports secretary of Chakhesang Students Union, Kuzhongoyo Puro, chairman of Village Education Committee RD Block Kikruma and critically injuring Beduvo Vero, vice president NPF youth wing, RD Block Unit, Kikruma on October 3 at AG Colony Kohima by the NSCN (K).
“The intentional and deliberate killing of innocent lives has manifested the maniac and sadistic pleasure of the perpetrators. The killing has left a wife husbandless, a child fatherless and the whole community in sorrow, anguish and despair. Through this press communique we would like to question the NSCN K as to why, the innocents have been made the target of this tragedy. We would like to state in no uncertain terms, that lest the culprits are brought to book and punished, the Chakhesang Youth Front (CYF) will not rest”, warned a note issued by Mudovoyo Vero, president and Deo Movi, general secretary of CYF.
Stating that the tragedy is irreparable, irremediable and has caused permanent damage to the family members and the community, the CYF urged the government to award ex-gratia to the deceased family members and also provide suitable employment to the dependents of the family members at the earliest.
The CYF also reminded that through these killings, the Government has yet again shown its failure to protect the lives of the innocents. “We would like to remind the State Government that its lackadaisical approach towards law and order problem is aggravating the situation and claming lives of the innocents. There has been complete breakdown of ceasefire ground rules and we urge the authorities to enforce the ground rules”.
Pointing out that words are inadequate to condemn the heinous act, the CYF stated that the act has once again reminded of the so-called national workers haveing least respect for the sacred gift of life from God and gone against the wishes of the people for peace and reconciliation. “The, CYF would like to reiterate that there is no pride and glory in killing a Naga and this acts negates nationalism and aspiration of the people”.
‘People have had enough of DAN govt’ The Morung Express
DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 6 (MExN): Atso Doulo, former Working president of youth NPF wing, has shared his opinion that the State BJP voicing its concern over the lawlessness and corruption prevailing in the State “is heartening as it shows that the people have had enough”.
“These were some of the issues which led to the resignation of four NPF MLAs (Z. Obed, K. Therie, Yeangphong and Vatsü Merü) from the Nagaland Legislative Assembly and also the withdrawal of support to DAN Government by Khutovi, independent MLA”, Doulo stated in a press note received here. These five dissatisfied members of the government had also submitted a 5-Point memorandum to the Governor of Nagaland demanding the invocation of Article 371(A) clause (b) and/or Art. 356 of the Indian Constitution, the note stated.
Pointing to the very fact that the BJP is venting its dissatisfaction over the State Government’s failure on the same issue, the former NPF youth leader termed it as a clear indication that DAN’s days of incompetent governance are numbered. “When a political party is speaking out on the failures of the very coalition it is in partnership with, it shows that there is something very wrong with that government”, he stated.
The BJP’s statement also has far-reaching consequences as it is one of the major partners in the DAN coalition. It is an indication that the cracks in the wall have widened and the BJP and NPF will not go to the forthcoming polls together, the statement pointed out. He added that the BJP being DAN coalition’s major ally, the Governor of Nagaland now has more reason to review the memorandum by considering the BJP’s concern.
Global protest march against Myanmar junta The Morung Express
LONDON, OCTOBER 6 (AP): Thousands of demonstrators in cities across Europe and Asia joined Saturday in protests against the military junta in Myanmar after the regime acknowledged detaining hundreds of Buddhist monks who had led huge protests. Hoping to send Myanmar’s ruling military generals a message that “the world is still watching,” rights group Amnesty International organized marches in more than two dozen Asian, European and North American cities. U Uttara, right, Britain’s leading Burmese monk, releases petals into the River Thames from Westminster Bridge close to the Houses of Parliament, during a protest march in London, Saturday, October 6, against the crackdown on protestors by the military authorities in Myanmar. Britain’s Prime Minister Gordon Brown had earlier pledged extra funding for emergency humanitarian aid for the people of Burma. (AP Photo)
There were no visible demonstrations in Myanmar’s largest city of Yangon, where bans on gatherings have been enforced by gun-toting soldiers, but some in the city and elsewhere in the country prayed in their homes at the suggestion of a Buddhist monk interviewed by Radio Free Asia’s Myanmar-language service.
The military has acknowledged detaining hundreds of Buddhist monks -- who spearheaded the mass demonstrations -- and the party of imprisoned pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi said Saturday that 210 of its members had been arrested during the crackdown.
Before demonstrations began in London, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown called for new European Union sanctions against the junta, including a ban on future investment in the country, which is also known as Burma.
“The anger of the world has been expressed about the outrages that have taken place against the people of Burma,” Brown said during a televised meeting with Buddhist monks gathered in his 10 Downing St. office. Myanmar monks scattered flower petals in London’s River Thames and led about 3,000 people — some chanting “Burma, Burma, Free, Free” to a rally in Trafalgar Square, where Amnesty International’s chief Irene Khan declared, “Burma is not a human rights emergency of today, last week or last month. It is a human rights emergency that the world has chosen to forget for the last 20 years. We will not forget this time round, we will not let the people of Burma down,”
The international day of protest began in Melbourne, Australia, where 200 people marched behind a banner demanding “No More Bloodshed.” In Sydney, some 200 marchers dressed in colorful clothes to show their support for what some are calling the “Saffron Revolution” after the Myanmar monks’ robes. Demonstrations that began in mid-August over a sharp fuel price increase swelled into Myanmar’s largest anti-government protests in 19 years, inspired largely by thousands of monks who poured into the streets. The military has ruled Myanmar since 1962. The current junta came to power after routing a 1988 pro-democracy uprising, killing at least 3,000 people. Suu Kyi’s party won elections in 1990, but the generals refused to accept the results.
Nagas extend solidarity to Burmese Morung Express News
Naga youths praying for restoration of democracy in Myanmar on International Action Day for Myanmar on October 6 held at NSF office premises. (MExPix) Kohima Several Naga Organizations which included Naga Hoho, NBCC, NPMHR and NSF extended its solidarity to the people of Myanmar and termed the ‘lukewarm’ response of China and India towards the people struggling for restoration of democracy in Myanmar as ‘hypocrisy’.
In a brief and simple function held at the NSF office promises today in observance of the International Action for Myanmar Day today, NSF president, Imchatoaba Imchen, called upon all Nagas to support the call for restoration of democracy in Myanmar.
He said “Burmese wants democracy. China and India response is lukewarm. We are calling upon all countries, having economic and military leverage over Burma to support the restoration of democracy”.
The day was being observed by the United States and other friendly European countries to express their support for restoration of democracy in Myanmar.
Naga Hoho president, Bengdangmayang Jamir, extending solidarity to people of Myanmar, said that thousands of Nagas in Myanmar are also suffering because of the military regime. He called upon all sections of people to support the Burmese demand for restoration of democracy.
“Military junta has suppressed freedom of expression. Thousands of them have taken refuge in other countries. We send solidarity for betterment of Burma”, Bengdang said.
Naga People Movement for Human, Secretary General, Dr Venuh said that as human beings Burmese have every right to live in peace. In the 40 years or more of military rule in Myanmar basic human rights have been denied to the people. He also questioned the role of India in the Burmese people’s long struggle for installation of democracy. “Why India is keeping quiet? What is the policy of India”, Venuh queried, while reacting to the recent statement of the Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Kapur, wherein the latter had asserted that insurgency in North East will be crushed with the help of Myanmarese junta. Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC), Rev. Kari Longchar, urged Nagas to adopt a resolution that would stop military rule in Myanmar once and for all. He also said that Nagas, as a people living close to Myanmar, has a lot of lesson to learn from the 6 decades of struggle for democracy. He also recalled the days when Myanmar was under democratic rule and how it was usurped by the military junta.
“When will this oppressive rule in Myanmar end?” Kari asked, while alleging that China is maintaining relationship with Myanmar for economic gain.
Tribals condemn Burmese crackdown Correspondent Nagaland Post
Shillong Oct 6: Thousands of tribal – Khasi, Jaintia and Garo – people in Meghalaya Saturday observed a two-minute silence at the Dorbar Ri (People’s Parliament) as a mark of respect to those Buddhist monks killed and tortured by the Burmese military junta.
The People’s Parliament held outside the ancient scared groves, convened by the Khasi Syiems (Chief), Jaintia Dolois (Chieftains) and Nokmas (Clan Chieftains) also urged the India and China to influence the Burmese junta to immediately restore democracy in Burma.
“We are seriously concern with the military crackdown on innocent people and Buddhist monks inside our neighbouring country. Therefore, we urged Indian and Chinese government to influence the dictatorial Burmese government to immediately restore democracy in Burma,” NCP Rajya Sabha member and Chairman of Rajya Sabha Grassroots Democracy Advisory Council Robert Kharshiing said.
Condemning the military crackdown on Buddhist monks, Mr Kharshiing urged the Burmese General Than Shwe immediate release of Nobel Peace Prize winner Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.
India’s North Eastern states- Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram - share about 1,643 kilometres of its border with Burma.
The people’s parliament also condemned the crackdown on protesters in Burma and called on the Burmese authorities to release those detained. They also urged the world community to prevent any violent reaction from the military dictatorship.
Burmese pro-democracy activists, who were attending the people’s parliament to drum support for restoration of democracy in their country also appealed to the tribal people of Meghalaya for their cause.
“We are neighbours, we need the support of the people of democratic India to influence junta to immediately restore democracy in our homeland,” appealed Neng Boi, a member of the Women’s League of Burma.
The People's Parliament is considered sacred and divine by the tribal people. It is strictly non-political and proceedings are conducted with great decorum and dignity.
The People’s parliament also reiterated its demand of constitutional recognition of the traditional institutions heads, besides urging the government to increased the daily wage of labourers in the mountainous states of India from Rs. 70 to Rs 200 per person.
Pranab to inaugurate conference on Look East Policy in Guwahati By ANI
Guwahati, Oct 7 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee will today inaugurate a three-day conference on "India's Look East Policy - Challenges for Sub-Regional Cooperation".
Commerce Minister Kamal Nath and the Ambassadors of Thailand, Myanmar, Bangladesh and Bhutan to India will take part in the meet. Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Minister of Department of North Eastern Region (DONER) Mani Shankar Aiyar will deliver valedictory address on October 9. Governor of Assam Lt. General (retired) Ajai Singh and Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi will also attend the conference this evening.
Over 300 experts from India and abroad, including academicians, think tanks, representatives of industry, intelligentsia, civil society and senior officials are expected to attend the conference.
Issues pertaining to India's Look East Policy - political economy implication, governance and social issues and role of the civil society, regional connectivity and infrastructure, competitive business investment, informal trade and regional integration, challenges of poverty and human resource development in northeastern states will be discussed during the conference. This conference has been organised in association with the Omeo Kumar Das Institute of Social Change and Development (OKDISCD) and the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER). (ANI)
Naga rally hits out at junta OUR CORRESPONDENT The Telegraph
Kohima, Oct. 6: Naga organisations took out a rally this afternoon calling for tougher action against the Myanmarese military junta. On the occasion of the International Day of Action for a Free Burma, the Naga Hoho, Naga Students’ Federation, Naga People’s Movement for Human Rights, Nagaland Baptist Church Council and several student organisations denounced the recent crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in Myanmar.
Hundreds of protesters took out a rally with banners and placards reading anti-junta messages.
“Stop breakdown on the peaceful demonstration in Burma”, “Free the Burmese people from the junta”, “We need region change” and “Don’t repeat the 1988 massacre”. Naga Hoho president Bengdangmayang Jamir said the international community should condemn the military junta for firing upon and arresting monks and civilian demonstrators and act immediately for prevention of further violence.
Eight KYKL arrested from MLAs quarters detained under NSA By : A Staff Reporter Imphal Free Press
IMPHAL, Oct 6: Eight KYKL activists nabbed from the official quarters of a ruling Congress MLA located in the heavily guarded VIP area at Babupara during a police raid on August 17 this year have been detained under the National Security Act, an official source said Saturday.
"The Governor of Manipur after having carefully considered grounds for detention furnished by the district magistrate is of the opinion that the grounds are sufficient for the detention of the said persons under section 3(2) of the said act (NSA) and that order of detention aforesaid made by the district magistrate under section 3 (3) of the said act be approved," separate orders of the state home department regarding the detention of the eight stated. Before this, the district magistrate, Imphal west district under section 3(3) of the National Security Act, 1980 on September 10 this year made the detention order detaining them.Mention may be made that altogether 11 militants belonging to separate groups were nabbed from the official quarters of MLAs and ex-MLAs located in the heavily guarded VIP area at Babupara just behind the chief minister's bungalow during a police raid in the early hours of August 17.
Weapons, ammunitions and demand letters of the outlawed KYKL were also recovered in one of the raids at the official quarter of the Congress MLA, W Brajabidhu Singh of the ruling Congress where a total of eight militants all belonging to the KYKL were nabbed. The KYKL has however denied that the arrested men belong to the organisation. The Imphal police station has taken up a case under section 16/17/20 UAP (A) act and 25 (1-B) Arms Act. Cases have also been registered against the arrested cadres of the militant organizations.
The eight arrested KYKL men are identified as Thingbaijam Soberson alias Captain alias Nanao, 33, son of late Khomdonbi of Top Awang Leikai under Porompat police, RK Robindro alias Sanjoy, 34, son of late RK Dijamani Singh of Naoremthong Khullen Leikai under Imphal police station, Lourembam Sana alias Nilachandra, 22, son of L Jugeshwor Singh of Irengband Hawairok Awang Leikai under Kakching police station, Keisham Hemanta, 18, son of N Tomar of Leimaram Makhs Leikai under Nambol police station currently residing at Phayeng Awang Leikai, Lourembam Tiken, 38, son of late L Inaobi of Taothong Maning Leikai under Lamsang police station, Kongrailakpam Giridhari Sharma, 31, son of K Krishnadas Sharma of Maharabi Makha Leikai of Sekmai police station and Ingudam Ibosana Meitei, 45, son of late I Chaomu of Taothong Mamang Leikai under Lamsang police station.
However, the source said that the detention of the remaining three, a PLA and two KCP militants are under examination. The PLA cadre has been charged of planting and exploding a bomb at Lilong bridge two years back. The KYKL activists were charged of extortion of money from the public. Police charged them mainly with collecting money from government officials, shops, business establishments, private and government institutions etc.
Army and AR tighten security along Indo-Myanmar border Sentinel
IMPHAL, Oct 6 : The Army and Assam Rifles (AR) personnel posted at the Manipur-Myanmar border areas have intensified their activities in view of the prevailing situation in Myanmar. AR PRO Col Pant here today said three Corps General Officer Commanding (GOC), Lt Gen M S Dadwal along with IG AR (S) Major Gen B K Chengapa and senior Army officials visited Moreh, the border town, at Chandel district and reviewed the internal security scenario and developments from the ongoing military crackdown against pro-democracy protestors in Myanmar.
Col Pant said the GOC also toured several units at the border areas yesterday. The top brass of the Indian Army also discussed the situation in Myanmar. Lt General Dadwal and other senior army personnel, posted in the North Eastern States, had been camping here since the past two days to discuss the impact of the situation of Myanmar in the NE. ‘’India and Myanmar share about 1,600 km long international border which is highly porous,’’ the PRO said. The military commanders reviewed the existing security scenario prevailing in the states of Nagaland, Manipur, Tripura and Mizoram. Assessment of the internal situation and latest developments in neighboring countries and its impacts on India is also considered, the PRO said. All issues related to operational aspects and security were discussed in great detail and new strategies were pondered over to ensure complete success of all operations against the militants. (UNI)
Press communiqué, The Hague, October 7 2007 The Tangkul
BORO SUPPORT GROUP ON THE OCCASION OF THE ADOPTION OF THE UN DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
We the Boro Support Group an International Human Right organization for the support of struggle of the Boro Indigenous Peoples of North East India for self determination celebrate the adoption of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. This as a historic milestone in the struggle of Indigenous Peoples for their human rights and fundamental freedoms. This
Declaration affirms our collective rights to self-determination, to our lands, territories and resources, our cultures and intellectual property rights, our right to free, prior and informed consent and our right to determine what development should be in our communities, among others. We celebrate this as a major victory for Indigenous Peoples of the world, in general, and India, in particular.

Over 80 million of the 300 million Indigenous peoples in the world live in India . This makes India a country with the largest Indigenous population in the world. North-east India is known as the region of Indigenous peoples. About 5 million Boro people of region were elated and rejoiced on this Declaration.. The Northeast India, endowed with abundant natural resources
is also known for its rich cultural heritage. While to some, it is known only for the remoteness or underdevelopment or unrest and insurgency movements natural outcome of subjugation, suppression and oppression of the Indigenous People of the region by the state.

Today, there are many Indigenous groups struggling for self determination in the Northeast India. Viz- Naga, Boro, Karbi, Dimasa, Borok people of Twipuri, Achik etc. This declaration will prove as shot in the arms for indigenous people of the Northeast India in their prolong struggle for self-determination. It will be an instrument and tool which Indigenous Boro people will use to raise the awareness of the society at large on our rights and to make governments address the situation of Boro Indigenous peoples who have long been suffering from injustice, discrimination and marginalization. It will be an instrument that will be used for enhance further the empowerment of Boro Indigenous Peoples.

It took twenty three years to finally have this adopted by the highest body of the United Nations, the General Assembly. While it took this long it also allowed more States to develop a better understanding of what we, Indigenous Peoples, are struggling for and what we expect the UN Member-States to do to meet our demands and aspirations. Though India is yet to give due recognition to the Indigenous people of the India, we firmly believe in course of time the indigenous people will be accorded the right status. We thank the Indian counterpart to vote in favor of the Declaration. We also give our heartfelt gratitude to the President of General Assembly Haya Rashed Al Khallifa whose relentless support made the adoption of the Declaration possible and all the Indigenous leaders, NGOs, and government who voted in favor of the Declaration. BSG express their thanks to all the actors involved from the beginning to this point, And we also call on every leader, activist, state and NGO to take on further responsibility to ensure the effective implementation of this Declaration.

To implement this Declaration BSG urges the Government of India to work in close partnership with indigenous peoples in the country. To conform with the Declaration BSG also calls on the regional UN bodies to realign all Indigenous peoples' developmental programmes.

Finally, BSG is committed to help implement and disseminate this Declaration widely to Boro communities and will support the translation into Boro language.

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