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05/24/2008: "IM hits out against all over Tangkhul killing Newmai News Network"

IM hits out against all over Tangkhul killing Newmai News Network
Dimapur, May 23: The NSCN-IM on Friday expres-sed unhappy over the mute- ness maintained by the various organisations includi- ng the Church and the Na-galand Govt over the killing of seven Tangkhuls repor-tedly by the NSCN-Unifi- cation after abducting them on May 13 from Vihokhu village near Dimapur.
“In the fitness of the killing of 7 Tangkhul origin of Vihokhu village after their abduction by Azheto group on May 13, it is horrifying to see this being consigned to oblivion, be it the civil societies, Church bodies or even the State Govt, nothing was raised to unearth the truth of everything, and no humanitarian program initiated towards the families. Whereas the State Govt has been dilatory in dealing with the situation of such magnitude, the voice of condemnation to the killing and sympathy to the families was found to be totally absent. Why nobody declaim against the killing? Under the circumstances, NSCN find it too demeaning to trust Gaonburas and Dobashis (GBs and DBs) whose voice is bearing no meaning other than deceptive concern. Why they are not courageous enough to speak out against the act of killing? Why they have not taken cognizance of the issue in true spirit?,” asked the NSCN-IM today in a running commentary.
The outfit alleged that the DBs and GBs Joint Forum have neither passed any condolence to the families nor control the situation nor condemned it. “Can such forum that has no heart of neutrality and impartiality under such trying times be trusted?,” further asked the NSCN-IM. It then stated that the NSCN-IM can no longer be taken for a ride by such forum sans the spirit that reflects commitment to do justice. The forum’s voice is becoming an object of derision in the process of its own making, said the NSCN-IM.
“Ridiculously, Azheto group is desperately trying to distant its hands from the Vihokhu killings. Filling guilty after the villagers raise their voice of protest? Why Azheto group stop the villagers from searching for the dead bodies? Deception and hypocrisy being their culture, its does not come too surprising. Issuing fictitious statement will not take them anywhere near ablution,” added the NSCN-IM statement.
The outfit then accused the influential Church body of Nagaland and said, “Unbecoming of the Church apex body, the Nagaland Baptist Churches Council (NBCC) reacted to the slaughter of 17 Azheto boys following the miscalculated confrontation of Azheto boys with the Naga Army of NSCN at Seithikima ‘C’, near Patkai Christain College, as “disgusting” but the NBCC, surprisingly, did not find disgusting when innocent public including a student and a Chaplain name Capt. Vitoshe were inhumanly killed by Azheto boys. A church body of highest order bereft of moral integrity is a very sad experience for the people to witness. But in the process moral authority of NBCC is being placed at great stake.” The outfit also stated that quite unbecoming of its responsibility towards its citizens, the Nagaland Govt is found guilty of serious dereliction of its duty by not doing anything tangible that is palliative in the matter justice and human rights.
“Why have they not initiated any investigation as deserved by any bonafide citizen of Nagaland? These 7 victims are permanent residents of Vihokhu having migrated there more than 30 years ago, a part and parcel of Sumi community. Why is the State government going for this cynical view and not even rising up to its conscience?,” questioned the NSCN-IM. On the recent peace rallies across Naga-land organised by Gaon- buras and Dobashis Joint Forum, the NSCN-IM ridiculed that going by the meaning of the peace rallies, “the happening in Dimapur is obnoxious and nauseating”.
‘Please heed to our cries’ morungexpress
Dimapur, May 24 (MExN): Strong condemnation against recent spate of violence and blood in the state, was expressed at the consultative meeting of Naga tribal hohos, organizations, activists, intellectuals and students’ organizations, convened by the United Naga Council (UNC) on May 23 at Tahamzam in Senapati. The meeting also denounced the targeting of the lives and property “of a particular tribe.”
“The meeting strongly condemned the killing of innocent civilians, students, targeting lives and properties of a particular community as senseless in the violent situation that has erupted in Dimapur” stated a joint note appended by the UNC, NWUM, NPMHR, ANSAM, Zeliangrong Baudi and Tangkhul Naga Long among more than dozen other Naga organizations
The organizations made a fervent appeal to the parties involved in the conflict to heed to the rational call of the Naga people to immediately put a stop to the killings, which has spilled over to civilians, and has put a blot on the Naga consciousness. The organizations also earnestly requested the public to apply rational minds in dealing with the situation and not be swayed by emotions. It appealed against indulging in anti-social activities. “It honestly urges all to be responsive and support to the peace and reconciliation process initiated by the Naga Reconciliation Forum” the joint statement said and reiterated its support to the ongoing Indo-Naga peace process and political talks.

Kughalu Mulatonu named emissary Nagarealm.com
Dimapur, MAY23 [NPN] : GPRN/NSCN has appointed Kughalu Mulatonu, a senior leader of the group, as an emissary to the Collective Leadership with effect from Thursday and the portfolio of Chaplee (Finance) Ministry held by him has been re-allocated to V. Tuccu on the same day.

A press release issued by P. Tikhak, deputy kilonser, MIP, GPRN/NSCN, said both were directed to take charge of their respective offices and discharge duties immediately. The MIP of GPRN/ NSCN extended the best wishes to both of them in their endeavour to meet the expectations of people while discharging duties.
It may be mentioned the faction had recently reconstituted its council of ministry.
Factional clash: Nagaland asks districts to enforce SoP The Hindu
Kohima (PTI): Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has asked district administrations to strictly implement the guidelines issued by the government in clearing residential areas in towns from underground activists in the state, official sources said here on Friday.
In view of the heightened factional violence, particularly in and around Dimapur, the state government recently issued the guidelines under Standard Operation Procedure (SoP) prepared by the Union Home Ministry in January as part of the amended cease-fire ground rules. Last week the state government asked underground groups to vacate populated areas and directed police and paramilitary forces to enforce cease-fire ground rules to pre-empt armed clashes among rival factions.
The chief minister yesterday reviewed law and order situation with deputy commissioners and superintendents of police of all districts. Home Minister Imkong Imchen also attended the meeting. The review on law and order was followed by another meeting with representatives of municipal councils, chambers of commerce of Kohima and Dimapur and officials from FCI, civil supply department and district administrations. The chief minister asked them to adopt all measures to check price hikes in the state, the sources said.
Opposition Congress was mounting pressure on the state government to contain factional violence and check rising prices of essential commodities. The party constituted two committees to study law and order situation and price situation in Nagaland.

Flush out ultras from towns: Rio Sentinel
Kohima, May 23: To combat frequent factional violence and controle price hike of essential commodities, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has ordered the district administrations to flush out all insurgents from the populated areas of the State by June 10 next.
This decision was taken by the chief minister at a high-level meeting convened at the State Secretariat here yesterday.
Official sources here today said the meeting was attended by State Home Minister Imkong L Imchen, Chief Secretary Lalhuma, senior bureaucrats of all concerned departments and all the Deputy Commissioners (DC) and Superintendents of Police (SP).
Rio instructed the district administrations to implement the Standard Operational Procedure (SOP) of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The meeting also decided to implement the SOP strictly by the police and security forces in dealing with the violation of the Cease-Fire Ground Rules (CFGR), agreed by the underground groups with the Government of India.
Maintaining that presently the law and order situation was under control in the state and much better in comparison to its neighbouring States of Asom and Manipur, Mr Rio said that it became necessary to prevent further clashes in the civilian areas.
“For that it is absolutely necessary to flush out all underground cadres from the civilian areas for the safety and security of the citizens,” he said.
The DCs informed that the District Level Coordination Groups, as prescribed by the MHA, have been constituted in all the districts under the chairmanship of the DCs of police, paramilitary forces, the Army, tribal groups, NGOs and prominent public leaders as members of the committee to review and take steps when situation demanded.
On the issue of price rise of essential commodities, representatives from the Supply Department, Food Corporation of India, Chambers of Commerce of Dimapur and Kohima, Municipal Councils of Dimapur, Kohima and Mokokchung, who were present in the meeting, noted that the district administrations and the Municipal Councils have done a commendable job in controlling the price rise in their respective areas. Meanwhile, urging the Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN) government to flush out militants, the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) today reiterated its commitment to establish peace in the State.
In a release here, NPCC General Secretary Medokul Sophie said the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) members, INC candidates, PCC members, DCC presidents and frontal chiefs met here yesterday and resolved that the Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN) government should immediately tighten the law and order situation in the State.
“We will not remain a mute spectator, but resort to protest if the DAN government failed to normalise the law and order situation and check price rise of essential commodities in the State,” the release stated.
The meeting further resolved to work whole-heartedly for strengthening the party at all levels under the leadership of Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and place the party in a commendable position in the State, the release said. (UNI)
Centre ask NSCN (IM) to seek solution within Indian Constitution
DIMAPUR, MAY 14: The Government of India has categorically told the NSCN (IM) leadership that there is no question of granting sovereignty and the outfit has been asked to study the Constitution of India thoroughly to seek solution within it. National Security Adviser who met NSCN (IM) leader, Th Muivah in Delhi is reported to have told him in clear terms that the solution of the problem must be found within the framework of the Constitution.
According to a report filed in The Assam Tribune, the leaders of the NSCN (I-M) are studying the Constitution thoroughly and they have also engaged constitutional experts.
Quoting highly placed sources, the AT said there are provisions in the Constitution for devolution of more powers to the States and there is ample scope for finding a political solution to the Naga problem within the framework of the Constitution. It pointed out that the Constitution has already been amended a number of times and it can be amended again for devolution of more powers.
As per the report, the NSCN leaderships have also been told to come up with proposals for solving the problem within the framework of the Constitution.
"The Government has also asked the NSCN to suggest which clauses of the Constitution it needs amendment for the solution of the problem. If the NSCN manages to come up with specific proposals for amending the Constitution for giving more powers to the States, it will be examined by the Government of India," the AT quoted sources as having said.
Sources revealed that though the NSCN has been demanding "special relations" with the Union of India, the outfit is not specific in this regard and the outfit should come forward with specific proposals. Sources pointed out that even now Nagaland has special relations as it was created under the provisions of Article 371(A) of the Constitution of India, which provides for protection of the customary and traditional laws and the State also has control over the natural resources. If the NSCN, after thorough study of the Constitution, comes up with specific proposals, the Government will definitely consider the same with a positive frame of mind for a political solution of the problem, sources added.
The NSCN (I-M) has not yet given up the demand for creation of greater Nagalim by including Naga inhabited areas of the neighbouring States and the Government of India is not keen on imposing anything on other States. Sources said that the Government of India asked the NSCN to hold talks with the concerned States and the demand for creation of greater Nagalim would be conceded only if the other States agree. The NSCN has not been able to hold talks with the concerned State Governments in this regard and with the concerned States including Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh strongly opposing creation of greater Nagalim, it will not be possible for the Government of India to accept the demand.
Commenting on the allegations of violation of ground rules of cease-fire agreement by the members of the NSCN (I-M), sources said that the issue was raised in every meeting with the leaders of the outfit but they always deny the allegations. However, sources said that the cease-fire is applicable only in Nagaland and the Governments of other States can take action against any member of the outfit found to be indulging in any unlawful activity.
Sources said that though a cease-fire agreement was also signed with the NSCN (K), talks on substantive issues with the outfit is yet to start. The NSCN (K) reportedly told the Government of India that it did not consider the NSCN (I-M) as the representative of the Naga people and it would not be ready for formal talks till talks with NSCN (IM) continues. (Page News Service)
Nagamese object to factional clashes By Vibou Ganguly ThaiIndian news
Kohima, May 24 (ANI): A visit to the Seithekima Village in Nagaland’s Dimapur District reveals how angry locals are over the recent factional clashes in the state. Blaming militant groups for harming their interests and for the loss of innocent lives, residents like Visanyu, Seithekima say that it is hard to understand why these clashes between cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland NSCN (IM) and the NSCN (Unification) keep taking place.
“People are really suffering. We have been subject to suffering for long by these factional killings. So, I appeal to all the villagers to come together and react strongly against such mindless killings,” Visanyu says.
Ngulo Kapfo, another villager says: “Right now, two factions are fighting in the village, so it is a period of pain for us. We are not supporting any group. Their (factional groups) has disturbed school-going children, disturbed farming activities, and non local labourers have run away. So, the undergrounds fighting with arms have brought life to a standstill. We want them to go to the non-residential areas and not disturb normal life anymore.”
Seithekima is not the only village at the receiving end of such group clashes. A few weeks ago, children of a public school in Dimapur were also caught in a cross fire.
Nearly 40 people, including civilians and students, have been killed during the past two months in stepped up factional fighting between the two groups of NSCN.
“Our villagers are suffering, especially the school children. They are unable to go to school. Villagers are lying indoors, labourers in the farm have fled, and domestic animals have been killed in the crossfire. So, we appeal to the State Government to protect us with forces,” said Keneingulie Seyie, a village chief.
The State Government has remained a mute spectator to the ongoing factional clashes.
Immediately after the killings of 15 people in Seithekima village, hundreds of people attacked the monitoring cell office of the NSCN (IM) in Dimapur.
State Home Minister Imkong Imchen described the factional clashes as “unfortunate” and appealed to warring groups to maintain ceasefire ground rules, or face stiff action. (ANI)
'Nagaland is not a Gaza strip to rehabilitate others' Source: The Sangai Express / Newmai News Network
NSCN-Unification said that Nagaland is not a Gaza Strip to rehabilitate 'others'. The NSCN-U also said that Th Muivah's intent of "advocating communism and consequent annihilation of thousands of Nagas in the name of sovereignty thus far, is discovered to be nothing but a policy of rehabilitate deprived Nagas of Manipur in Nagaland State and that the economy of the Nagas of Nagaland has been drained into 'their' private coffers".

The NSCN-U then cautions with a statement which said, "We will respect and remain committed to the brotherhood of the Nagas and continue to co-exist in fraternity but at any circumstances our brethrens 'across the fence' should not make the Nagas of Nagaland State as their scapegoat and deprive us of what belongs to us and crucify us for their own interests only".

The NSCN-U further stated that all Nagas of Manipur do not desire to unify with the Nagas of Nagaland. Meanwhile, dwelling on the reason for the main causes of the present Naga political developments, the NSCN-U said that it may be traced to the birth of communistic philosophical inception, which contradicted the Naga political values that gradually culminated into the divisionism within the Naga social fabric.

"The advent of communistic ideology in the Naga political arena came in the later part of the 70s, which witnessed the formation of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN), i.e. in 31st January, 1980 .
Though the Naga National Movement was resuscitated by the formation of the NSCN, there existed incongruous interpretation of socialism. Th Muivah advocated conservative communism, whereas the Nagas upheld our nascent customary village democratic form.

In the initial period, Nagas believed the socialism of Th Muivah as that of democratic socialism," alleged the NSCN-U. The outfit further alleged that the true communistic ideology of Th Muivah came to life during his return to Nagaland in the later part of 2006, during which, in a general meeting at Hebron Camp he conveyed that all excess properties of individuals for that of the State shall be seized and transferred to the national property and utilized in the interest of the national policy.

Wealth and property taxes shall be levied upon all Naga citizens, which will go to the national treasury, said the NSCN-U. The outfit then appeals the Nagas to rise up in unison to end all killings and intimidations in the name of deceptive nationalism and principles.

"Let us pursue our issue in unity, in a constructive, peaceful, democratic and diplomatic approach in all civility with proper conscience. Our unity transcends all forms of isms or divisive elements and posterity deserves a better future to prosper ahead with the rest of the world," said the NSCN-U.
Zeliangrong Baudi stakes claim Source: Sangai Express / Newmai News Network
Imphal, May 23: The Zeliangrong Baudi (Assam, Manipur and Nagaland), has alleged that the organisation called Zeliangrong Union, Assam, Manipur and Nagaland (ZU-AMN) is a fictitious and non-existent organisation.

Zeliangrong Baudi appealed the general public and all the organisations not to get confused "by the misinformations in any form through media by some disgruntled individuals under the fictitious and non-existent organisation such as the Zeliangrong Union (AMN) or ZU".

Meanwhile, the Zeliangrong Baudi which claims to be "the apex body of Zeliangrong tribes living in these three States and elsewhere" is hosting the Naga Hoho Federal General Assembly, 2008 at Peren District Headquarters, Nagaland from May 29 to 3, 2008, informed Kalotdi Kamei who is the general secretary of Zeliangrong Baudi (AMN).
Uproot the communal force- Nagaland Post
The Government of the People's Republic of Nagalim (GPRN) must adopt the policy of "Zero Tolerance" with the communal force like Khaplang group which is hell-bend to destroy Naga society through the policy of ethnic cleansing at the behest of their Indian masters. Before more lives are lost to this force the GPRN must adopt "Zero Tolerance" policy with such force and fight tooth and nail to uproot it before it is too late.
I also would like to request the GPRN to record the ongoing ethnic cleansing policy of Azheto Chophy and Kughalu Mulatonu in the annals of Naga history for the future Naga generations, and most importantly for their children to answer to the Naga people the degree of crime their fathers had committed to the Naga people.
Lieutenant Hukato Yeptho, Naga Army, NSCN/GPRN.
Shift CFMC office: Diphupar demands morungexpress
Dimapur, May 24 (MExN): Diphupar village today made a demand to the chairman of the Ceasefire Monitoring Committee, to shift the Ceasefire Monitoring Cell office at Diphupar village. The cell was established against the will of the public of the village for the reason that the people sensed danger in having such a “cell” in a civilian populated area. This was stated in a letter of the Diphupar Village Council addressed to the chairman of the Ceasefire Monitoring, Major General Kulkarni. Diphupar has requested the Ceasefire Monitoring chairman to see to this demand at the earliest for shifting the CFMC, in consideration of the safety of the village and the lives of the people.
“The present monitoring cell is located in the heart of the village and is surrounded by schools, churches and residential buildings and was established against the will of the general public of the village as the public senses the danger of having such a cell in the civilian-populated area in the present political (sic) volatile situation of our state” the village council stated. The council’s letter to the chairman was appended through chairman of the council K Kapfo and secretary Lanutoshi.
True to the fears of the public, the CFMC was attacked twice by rival factions, the council reminded the chairman. The attacks resulted in loss of lives as well as injury to innocent public. Immense loss to private properties has also been incurred, the council stated. The representation also informed the chairman of Ceasefire Monitoring that Diphupar Village Council had met on May 17 and discussed the matter of having the ceasefire monitoring cell within the village. It was unanimous to approach the CFM chairman to shift the present cell to “some other area which is less inhabited by the civilian population.” The chairman is requested to take into consideration this request at the earliest keeping in mind the safety of innocent public lives.
Families bear Burden of Fear morungexpress
Dimapur, May 23 (MExN): Citizens residing in some of Dimapur’s factional hotspots are today a changed people. Ever since the factional blood-hunting gathered gradual but sure momentum – and even more accelerated by the upheaval of May 16 – Seithekiema, Chumukedima and particularly the Diphupar region down to Purana Bazar are no more the residential areas they used to be.
Following the violence and chaos in the recent past in the state’s commercial hub, these areas are today more like edgy battlefields-in-the-waiting, rather than the hitherto sculled, green and calm residential neighborhoods. From Seithekiema to Purana Bazar, the aftermath stories of the already wearied people of Dimapur all share the same colors – fear and uncertainty. Countless families have chosen to remain far from their homes, deciding to rather live at a relative’s, a friend or a neighbor’s.
Most of these families are fearful about returning home and perhaps at least pretend to resume normal lives, for one extremely compelling reason – these families are ones who reside either within close proximity of houses where underground cadres are concentrated or are neighbors with residents who are underground functionaries.
For instance residents of Purana Bazar are still traumatized by the May 16 afternoon firing. The firing lasted for more than two hours, leaving the terrified people fleeing their homes. Many of them have yet to return. Highlighting this deep insecurity, Purana Bazar ‘B’ Women Society had earlier urged all the underground factions to restrain themselves from entering the village “for firing.” According to a note from the women society the firing started suddenly and the villagers obviously had to flee for their lives as “bullets flew.” Some of the gunmen also “made some villagers to flee’; life came to a standstill with fear, and children and students could not study, the women society had stated. It also highlighted the plight of those who had fled and had to endure hardships away from homes. The women society said many of the villagers fled to spend the night away from homes, without food.
The story shares a similar color in Diphupar village, one of the largest villages in Nagaland. The scene of a recent fractional upsurge, many a Diphupar resident has chosen to keep away from homes and is yet to return. These affected families stay with neighbors who are beyond proximity of houses housing underground functionaries. Some stay with friends or relatives in proper Dimapur.
“The fighting is eased for now, but we are so terrified of returning home. There are undergrounds living in our residential area and we fear that rival cadres would attack anytime” said a resident of Diphupar who said to be sharing proximity with an underground functionary. The fear is that, home-owning underground functionaries would become automatic targets for rival cadres and hence ‘activate’ clashes. And Dimapur is not new to factional clashes, which more often have claimed innocent civilian lives. Also, clashes in the city have shared the pattern of taking place within civilian-populated areas particularly in residential outskirts like Seithekiema, Diphupar and interior Purana Bazar.
The resident, a middle-aged mother of five, confessed that she along with her family is still living with friends far from home, even since the May 16 upheaval at Diphupar which also saw the razing of the Ceasefire Monitoring Cell.
‘It’s now one week, but we are still terrified to sleep in our own house because we fear rival cadres would come and attack in our neighborhood. There has been no fighting for the past few days, but I don’t want to sleep at home’ the women said. The woman also informed that she and her children return home for food but when evening arrives, it is pack-time.
“At night we simply gather our beddings and leave for our neighbors’ house to sleep” she said. The mother also said she has nothing against the Naga underground organizations or their cadres, but their presence as neighbors or sharing the same immediate neighborhood is affecting the lives of her family and neighbors. The mother said these functionaries should move out for the reason that their presence can attract rival cadres and naturally, endanger innocent lives in the neighborhood.
Another resident also informed that two families in his neighborhood are living with another neighbor for the last one week ever since the incident at Diphupar on May 16. ‘These two families have been taken in by a kindly neighbor because their (the two fleeing families) homes are located near a place said to be frequented by underground cadres’ it was learned.
Another terrified citizen also said that on the evening of May 16, scores of underground cadres intruded into her compound and took up positions as if a war was eminent. This resident citizen and her family are still spending nights at a neighbors’ place for the last one week.
An elder in Diphupar village said that having an underground functionary as a neighbor is a source of sleepless nights. Not even the bark of dogs or a seemingly innocuous rustle of a plastic bag in the wind goes unnoticed without unsettling fear, it was confided. Secluded residences and also areas near the CFMC are still said to be tense. ‘Anything can happen anytime. Why are they not living us alone with our lives?’ the elder lamented haplessly.
In the same vein, another resident said civil society, community leaders and village councils have been appealing relentlessly that the cadres and all underground functionaries take leave of civilian populated areas ‘but do they listen?’ “If they care for us, fight for us, claim that they are for us, why are they doing this to us?” a villager questioned.
Seithekiema is no different. It goes without saying what the citizens want or what their demand is. The message is ‘leave civilian areas.’ Seithekiema was the scene of the May 16 fight that left 14 dead. Ever since then students, youths and villagers have been set on jitters and there have been occasions when the village had been tested by factional violence that required intervention of the villagers. ‘When will they leave us alone and at peace to go about our lives?’ a citizen asked.
There are questions but no answers. And whether or not concern and care for innocent lives is shown by the warring factions is there for all, a citizen says. But one thing is for sure: Fear. And this overwhelming fear is from the unwanted tremor which the factional antagonism has given to the lives of innocent citizens.
In Dimapur as in other parts of the state like Kohima, the Dimapur District-level Coordination Group had issued a notice on May 18 directing all the underground factions to vacate all civilian-populated areas immediately and move to their respective designated camps. The group had warned that failure to vacate civilians’ areas as directed, would invite joint operations to flush out the factions.
Security is there, virtually. But for the citizen who reside in interior locations, the so-called “beefed-up” security in Dimapur is no solace. “There are IRB personnel and Assam Rifles along the highway areas but in our colony, there is no difference whether the state government is protecting the civilians or not” is the message of a Diphupar citizen.
For the tired Naga civilian today, such directives are no more a consolation than a condolence message can offer, to someone who has already lost a beloved. All that the Naga civilian desires above all else, today, is peace. Just peace.

Madness in Dimapur Nagarealm.com
rThe killing spree in Dimapur is stubbornly refusing to abate. If no effort is made to control the mayhem, the madness may soon reach a point of no return. The tragedy is, the fight is no longer between combatants only, but beginning to take alarming tolls of civil population. To make it worse, it is acquiring an extremely ugly communal visage, and the obvious target of the current venom seems to be the Tangkhul community.

But it must be noted that this tension has been building up for quite sometime. Last year, in which the Tangkhul dominated Wungram colony became the target of mob violence and arson in the aftermath of an NSCN(IM) campaign to evict and demolish some Sema villages, who the organisation termed as encroachers, in the vicinity of their headquarters at Hebron, was just one evidence. Good sense prevailed then, and thanks to the intervention of respected civil society bodies in Nagaland, including the church, the frenzy was successfully nipped in the bud before it spread too far or deep. Precautions need to have been taken from that lesson, and perhaps they were, but alas as events in the past few days have proven, not adequately. Already nine civilians from the Tangkhul community lay dead, and there is no guarantee that the body count would not increase further.

The disturbing thing is, from the pictures of the mob published in newspapers including those in Imphal, on the day the NSCN(IM) Ceasefire Monitoring Cell was stoned and attacked, it is clear the divide is not just between militants belonging to different communities, but has spilled into the civil population. The men and women who turned out on the streets in fury over the killing of combatants from the NSCN(IM)’s new rival faction, the NSCN(Unification) led by Azheto Sema, were ordinary people from ordinary walks of life. This is also why the present crisis is dangerous. If allowed to continue, it can create permanent fissures and mistrusts amongst various Naga tribes. At the moment the tussle is between the Tangkhuls and Semas but we cannot also help getting the sense that there is a stronger bonding amongst Nagas of Nagaland, and that they are somewhat uneasy about the Naga leadership mantle passing on to tribes from Manipur. We could be wrong, but this seems to be the reason why the Tangkhuls, being the dominant tribe in this category, have become the target of a general dislike, and in fair measure we must add, grudging envy.

For the NSCN(IM) leadership, this must be extremely trying time, if not the most trying time in its history. For whatever the reasons, the organisation has come to be identified as chiefly a Tangkhul organisation, and this being so, any action of either omission or commission on its part at this moment can have serious consequences. Tackling the Sema faction led by Azheto is proving bad enough, but if the communal tension in Dimapur continues to escalates, anybody can imagine that the heat can turn around and percolate back into the NSCN(IM) yet again, introducing an undercurrent of suspicion and mistrust amongst the remaining Semas within its ranks. A few days ago, another splinter from the organisation formally declared their split openly in Manipur, and called itself the United Naga People’s Council. We have no idea if this particular split is as major as the NSCN(U) case. However, if there is yet another split within the NSCN(IM) in the coming days, it could trigger a veritable avalanche. The blow to the moral of the organisation is foreseeable. Put in extreme jeopardy would be the ongoing peace negotiations between the organisation and the Government of India. It may even fizzle out. And if it does fizzle out, would the ceasefire be called off? There would obviously be people relishing this thought, and there are even reasonable suspicions expressed in some quarters that there could have been agents who worked overtime to make this happen. Our advice to all who think thus is to think again. Manipur more than any other place has seen what havoc multiple splintering of armed organisations and the withering away of a central authority amongst them can wreak on the society. A breakdown of the current Naga ceasefire would also predictably turn the clock back several years, making hopes for an honourable solution to the problem, not just of the Nagas, but of the entire northeast region, fade considerably.
Joint forum expresses gratitude morungexpress
Dimapur, May 24 (MExN): The GBs and DBs Joint Forum Dimapur District and GBs Association has extended gratitude to Naga Hoho, NWH, WSF, DNSU, other Hohos, church leaders, chairmen of all colonies, village council, school teachers and students, press media, other civil societies and reformation centre for supporting the peace rally held on May 20.
The Joint Forum has especially thanked the Commissioner Nagaland, DC and SP Dimapur, T. N Mannen Retd. Addl. Chief Secretary and Commissioner, Supply Director, Commissioner Excise for their support. In a joint release issued by L. Kapfo Convenor, T. Onen Jamir General Secretary JF and M. Y Ngullie President and Pikito General Secretary GBs Association Dimapur, Joint Forum has acknowledged the individual businessmen who contributed towards the arrangement of the rally. Further, the Forum appeals to all peace loving organizations and individual to come forward and extend cooperation for peace in the state even in the future.

Naga unity a pre-requisite: NSCN/GPRN Nagaland page
Contrary to the larger interest of unity, peace and reconciliation of all the Nagas, unconditional unification efforts have but been dubbed as 'unprincipled' and 'illegitimate'. While the issue concerns all the Nagas vis-à-vis representation involving all sections of people irrespective of tribal affiliations is a necessity; that lasting solution is brought about through equal participation. However, positive effort to this end should not be misconstrued with prejudice views or tribally inclined pessimism. It is high time for the Nagas to unite rather than incite decisive propagandas to fragment the Naga family by sowing isms.
The ongoing all Naga unification initiatives should be taken as a platform where all right thinking citizens ought to constructively contribute to unity and built peace within, so that lasting peace is accomplished. The Nagaland state government should take on the onus in the mediating and facilitating peace and trust building measures without fear or favour, for any eventuality will ultimately inherit the common consequence, either good or bad. A person in the stature of Imkong Imchen, Home minister, Govt of Nagaland who recently commented in the local dailies quote, " ….. apparent policy of domination exercised by some tribe over other tribe….." "…… vested interest of few individuals and policy of domination by few tribes over the rest……". He failed to exercise practical wisdom in uttering such remarks on tribal leaning. It rather reflects his narrow political vision. A man expected to discourage and eradicate such narrow isms blowing the Naga family is playing the game of self betrayal. How can Imkong say that one tribe is dominating over another in today's political context? Does he think that the Naga issue is in the vested interest of few individuals or a particular tribe? He should not foment and instill tribalism or sectarianism at this crucial juncture. Imkong by virtue of being a Naga and as a public leader should partake in the responsibility of owning the obligations to play constructive role in the Indo-Naga political issue instead of alienating himself from reality and the common goal.
The division within the Naga family has all along remanded a stumbling block towards achieving our cherished aspiration. As unification of the Nagas transcends all differences, unconditional unification under the aegis of GBs and DBs Joint Forum of Nagaland materialized. Nagas from different camps united under the banner of GPRN/NSCN, stripping away all initials, thus peace was ushered in. After decades of infighting, a glimmer of hope for lasting peace dawned in the land of the Nagas, however, anti Naga unification elements began their campaigns to fracture the much impressed peace and unification efforts. Thus, the vicious cycle of violence renewed in the guise of so-called political principles to the utter dismay of peace loving Nagas. Isak Chishi Swu's proclamation sought "unity, peace and reconciliation". Now the habitual lairs are screaming " integration, solution, reconciliation and then unity". The chameleon at Hebron is changing its colours once again to fool the people. Nagas prefer unification and reconciliation instead of dubious slogans. Unity should precede any solutions. Thousands of Nagas have been sacrificed in the name of national principle by Muivah's gang. Nagas want to bury the hatched and struggle against the real enemy unitedly, GPRN/NSCN has paved the way for complete unification and will not allow any imposter to destroy Naga unity. Naga unification and solution is the priority above everything else. We will leave no stone unturned till Nagas achieve unity and finally the solution to the protracted Indo- Naga political imbroglio. The GPRN/NSCN fervently appeals to all Nagas for prayer support so that the unification of Nagas and complete cessation of hostilities is achieved in our land.
Kuknalim Publicity Cell, GPRN/NSCN

PROCESS OF RECONCILIATION Nagaland Page
In practice and activities, we have not seen or felt yet the existence of reconciliation of forgiveness though we are praying and fasting all the more. One seems to enjoy its position of bloodshed and retaliation as killing has been continuing even if people shout to stop from the peak of their voice. Naga peoples ear does not seem to be heard as the daily news is making with deaths and hurts. Whereas, Indians are just watching, making the strategy how to create more division and confuse it all the more. It is not the Indians but the stupidity of our Naga brethren who is making fool of themselves. Or, are we to still move on building the nation with orphans, homeless and peaceless or is our people praying and fasting organizing rallies for more fights and ideas to be corrupted? Is it not yet time to sit and reason together and forgive the mistakes of the other inspite of all the differences of ideologies and principles if we real1y can ourse1ves as one working for the same goal of our right. Is it a credit, a pride or a fame taking life through the power of gun? In our Naga context, gun rule does not have its place as even the Indians have genuinely proved that it is a political issue. Then, is our leaders not enoughly matured and educated to solve within our family where every Naga is well versed of its right by birth? That right belongs to the people and it is to be solved by the people without any fear or prejudice. In any stand of the state, dialogue through understanding with reconciliation will surely lead the people to the house of common and to the dreams of the promise land of the Nagas.
Is it not yet time to speak out the truth if there is any ill feeling within the brethren? If the people are not satisfied with any move with the differences on the Naga political issue, why are the people keeping quite confusing the people more and more hiding and scaring away to spell the justice? Are we Nagas still ignorant as ignorant as our forefathers or are we to continue to be proud of having the heads of ones own brother? It is true and there is no dispute that we Nagas will be one one day inspite of all the differences. The bitterness in our hearts has to be cured through reconci1iation and change its ways to be like that of the 1951 stand to form a platform of another present Naga National Council. Is it worth calling a national worker killing among the workers taking the name of the Nation? If it is true we rather confess before the Nagas that we are sorry as we have taken the oath that we shall defend and give the service in the interest of the nation at the cost of our life. There is no point of killing ones own brother for the little differences which is only a temporary problem because all the Nagas have the same principle and is still proud of its standing right with all the patience inspite of all the hardships till this long, then in a way, what bas tile name or the nomenclature got to do if the Nagas become one because we seems to fight for the party not for the nation.
Therefore as we have fought and shed enough blood for no reason which is not at all for the better, more killings, more enemies, more divisions, more hatred and all the more for the worse. Yes we might have done or hurt someone without any intention to commit but is all the prayer and dreams of some people who are all in support of peace, reconciliation and unification without bloodshed to give peace a way.
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L.D. John, Member
Major Akho,Member
Captain Dapuni,Member
Captain Dihe,Member
Political turmoil in Nagaland- Nagaland Post
Over the past 60 years of political turmoil in the state of Nagaland, the situation that we have reached today is unwanted and uncalled for. In the past six decades of our fight it was a fight between two different ideologies- one in support of the Govt. of India and second in support for complete freedom and sovereignty for the Nagas. These two ideologies clashed often due to which a historic meeting between the underground and over-ground Nagas was held in 1964.
Through this meeting, the Nagas then sorted out many of our differences following which there was no more hatred and killings amongst the Naga people. However, the situation today is unimaginable and contrary to the Nagas' friendly and brotherly existence of the past. It appears that, at present the Nagas are not entangled in ideological war but a fight for power and money.
In the last six decades many lives have been sacrificed in the name of ideology. Once an ideology is born it cannot be murdered. An ideology of Independence and sovereignty is continuing and the fight is going on even today collectively by the sons of the Nagas. In those olden days, when people were not so educated and not so well to do as of today still then there was love and affections amongst the Nagas due to which we have come to this day of better lives in civilized environment.
The Nagas should uphold this hard earned development and civilizations because we have to go abreast with the world's civilizations of human beings. The Nagas have the abilities to unitedly fight against the evils of the society and bring peace and harmony to our land.
Today only few of our Nagas are doing their humanitarian duty towards the fellow Nagas but trying to blame the Government in all aspects. We have to think and contribute, either in words or with physical presence, to nurture a peaceful society.
The Govt. has its own limits of discharging its own duties. The government's duty is to give developmental works, sound and efficient administration, medical health care during out breaks of epidemic and other deadly diseases, to render social justice and well being of the people, to check corruptions, to rescue and help during disasters due to natural calamities such as earth quake, flood, cyclone, droughts, burning of houses etc. Govt. can not run without the co-operations and support from the people. There may be some individuals who might be doing for his own benefits or with the intention of amassing wealth or to get the credit from the Govt. but seldom sacrifices are made for the Welfare of the people.
It is noticed that, without knowing the duty of the Govt. people or political parties, most often, inclined to blame the Govt. For instance people blame the Govt. for the price rise in essential commodities. However, if there is shortage of essential commodities then the people have every right to blame the Govt. for not looking after the welfare of the people. The wages are rising and escalated constantly and Petrol and fuel prices are hiked consecutively without any control which requires the thorough examinations of the pricing and wages systems.
I wish that methods of pricings could be minutely examined because price list published in the papers is the businessmen's price but it is not the price from the sources or production centers. I wish these two comparative statements is issued because public should know whether the price list is natural phenomenon or businessmen's creations.
It is surprising that, Dr. Manmohan Singh ji, the Prime Minister of India, has expressed his inability to check the price rise and he is not trying to look into the matter which means he is trying to avoid the grievances of the people.
As the Prime Minister of India, it is his duty to look into the matter and issue directive principles to all the departments concerned so that the Govt. will be watchful on the current happenings throughout the country for effective control measures. The inactiveness and reluctance of the Prime Minister of India to take up suitable and timely measures to control price rise has also become embarrassing for all the Chief Ministers of India who are finding it difficult to explain as to how prices have sky rocketed. As being the Head of the Govt. of India, one should not shift his or her responsibility to others.
Today in Nagaland, especially we the people in Dimapur, are going through a sleepless nights because of the constant firings and killings. These killings should be totally stopped and find out amicable solution across the table. Any problem or question can not be solved through the barrel of the guns but through peaceful means of discussions and positive approaches. We are living in a civilized world under the bondage of our own religion, that is, Christianity. In the name of Jesus and Jehovah, we should not crucify Christ for the second time by killing others as it is against the law of God.
T.A Ngullie, advisor, UNDP, Nagaland.
Telling lies even from the doom- Nagaland Post
The so-called NSCN (I-M) leaders are telling lies even from the doom that "Hundreds of brave Naga Army were killed when military coup in 1978", which appeared in Ngaland dailies on 22nd May 2008. The same false allegation was made on April 27, 2007, so I urged them to list down the victim names even one or two who were killed in 1978. But without giving the victim's name, after one year they are repeating telling lies that hundreds of brave Naga Army were killed in 1978.
From 1980 they have been telling lies in order to deceive gullible young Nagas and innocent people. But now the Nagas are not in the dark. For what purpose are they continued to tell lies even from their doom. Is it not 30 years enough for them to tell lies? In those days 1980s, they told lies that they had saved Naga nation by forming the so-called NSCN. However, now the failure of NSCN already proved to the Naga people that the NSCN did not save the nation. But, God Almighty saved the Naga nation on the brink of doom in 1975. Their claim for saving Nagaland by forming the NSCN was like that of a gold calf made by Aaron and Israel people and said "These are your gods, who brought you up out of Egypt". (Exodus 32:4). That had caused Israel people to kill among themselves and about three thousand were killed. So also false claim of NSCN for saving Naga nation caused killing among the Nagas. And the killing is unabated till date.
The renegade told lies that, they had condemned the Accord of 1975. Yet their documents of 16th August 1976 and January 31, 1980 proved that they did not condemn the accord but only the Ministry of Zashei Huire, the then Kedahge (President) of the FGN and NNC President A.Z. Phizo. And now, their demand for a special provision under the Indian Constitution and their involvements in all the Indian elections showed the fact to the Nagas that they have been telling lies.
They have forgotten their NSCN manifesto and a new manifesto for integration was also gone. So now the NSCN has no manifesto, no principle or hope for the future except breaking into peaces and their cadres are running away. All these are witnessing by the Naga people and therefore by telling lies they have no one to mislead like in those days of 1980s.
Thomas, NNC member.
Major volcano of violence erupt in Bodoland: Who is responsible Assam Times
Bodoland is set to boil again. The real exercise for a full scale fratricidal clash between the former BLT cadres and NDFB is going on in full swing if the sensational revelation by some youths engaged in this notorious preparation is to be believed.

According to information, a section of BLT top cadres have been recruiting some youths in the area luring monetary benefits before they are rushed for arms training in Kheroni near Nagaland. A section of these youths who have landed in this trap are undergoing training at a building in Kokrajhar but silently.

Widely known as Bodo Royal Tigers Force, the new rebel outfit has been unleashing a reign of terror in Bodoland with a sole aim to finish the NDFB rebels now in ceasefire. These new rebels have been involving in the recent string of attacks at the various places in the forms of murder and mayhem besides burning several houses and NDFB cadres.

Sources her say, these youths hailing from economically backward areas have been recruited for salary on monthly basis and have been instructed to face public as the BPF workers. They have been behind the attack at the residence of NDFB commander. Thy killed Bodosa Narzary, attacked the Ghoskata based NDFB camp and what not.

Unlike NDFB, BLT these newly born rebel outfit has no specific goal. They have been recruited, trained up to handle the AK-47 rifles only to kill the NDFB cadres. A few top ranked former BLT cadres have been imparting training to these youths after being recruited. These budding youths have been asked to shot dead NDFB cadres as soon as they are sighted. It means these NDFB cadres should have no presence in the greater BTAD areas. But of late, fed up with this suicidal move, several youths recruited and after receiving arms training have left the outfit. Their family members have been receiving threats over telephone from the BRTF to send them back to avoid serious consequences.

The entire recruitment process starts from VCDC who supplies these youths after recruitment luring monetary benefit. According to allegations, one VCDC member Manoj Basumatary has recruited several youths before being rushed to the training camps.

If this continue the devastating clash among the Bodos are imminent. But the Government and BPPF are indulged in mud slinging keeping the BPPF(P) in the midst.