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07/30/2008: "‘Common Stakeholders of our Naga Dream’ morungexpress"

‘Common Stakeholders of our Naga Dream’ morungexpress

Dimapur, July 30 (MExN): The Forum for Naga Reconciliation today issued a statement reminding the Naga people not to lose sight of the common and shared aspiration that has given essence to the Nagas as a people. The appeal, on behalf of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation, was appended by Rev. Dr. Wati Aier, Rev. Dr. VK Nuh, Rev. Phughoto Aye, Dr. Venuh, Neingulo Krome, Kheshili Chishi, Pushika Awomi, Nepuni Piku and Aküm Longchari.
FNR calls an end to violence, threats, bans
The forum for reconciliation, while urging all Nagas to passionately safeguard together their common cause of Reconciliation, demanded “that all Nagas passionately safeguard together our common cause of Reconciliation and to stop making any statements; however justified it may be; and to bring to an end all violence, threats, notices, bans, debarring, prohibiting and derogatory remarks either through mythmaking or publication, so that genuine Reconciliation is attainable.” This, the forum reminded, is towards and onto our common journey.
The forum reaffirmed its commitment to working towards attaining the goal of genuine reconciliation of the Naga people. The forum stated: “With the support of the Church, Naga Hoho, ENPO and the various Naga organizations, the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR), with God’s guidance is committed to working for the genuine Reconciliation of the Naga people. While we are walking the common journey, the FNR request all Nagas to be vigilant of unseen forces working to shake the process.”
“We realize that all Nagas, no matter what tribe, creed or gender, have an investment in the future of Naga nation. Each is entitled to earn and cherish his or her part of the Naga heritage. Because of this the Naga nation was founded. Because of this dream and vision the Naga nation has to prosper”. The Forum for Naga Reconciliation has made an appeal in this reminder of the Naga people’s common dream and has appealed for prompt cooperation in the common cause.

3rd Naga reconciliation meet at Chiangmai…For Whom? GPRN/NSCN
Naga Reconciliation Forum is planning another Reconciliation Meet at Chiangmai, Thailand and to this, GPRN/NSCN would like to put forth certain facts about the previous Chiangmai meetings before the Nagas for observation. It is a known fact that for decades Th. Muivah and his gang at Hebron left no stone unturned to sabotage and extinguish all unity moves within or outside Nagaland.
Right after the first meeting at Chiangmai, eleven Naga Army cadres were murdered by Muivah’s gang after assuring cessation of hostilities to the Naga Frontal Organizations.
The tragedy of the 2nd Chiangmai Meet from 21st to 23rd June 2008 was that the same non-offensive assurance was guaranteed to the Naga Frontal Leaders but as things unfolded, Naga Army Camp at Vihokhu was attacked by hundreds of Mercenaries invited from Manipur even as Muivah’s emissary shook hands with GPRN/NSCN representatives at Chiangmai. There is hardly any unity talk of Muivah without him doing exactly the opposite. This betrayal of Naga Frontal Leaders by Muivah is yet to be answered. If every reconciliation meeting is followed by spilling of Naga blood by Hebron gangsters, who is responsible? GPRN/NSCN cautions the Nagas that a systematic dismantling of all peace efforts is in place on the orders of Th. Muivah.
GPRN/NSCN has, thus far, welcomed all peace initiatives of various Naga Organizations and all sections of Naga Society because peace and unity shall be the only true foundation of Nagas as a Nation. While extending all co-operations to the Naga Frontal Organizations for peace and unity in Nagaland, it is worthwhile to remind everyone involved that peace initiative must be pursued only in the interest of the Naga people alone and not of any individual or group. GPRN/NSCN would attend unity and reconciliation meeting anywhere however it seeks to address the Forum and other Frontal Organizations to let Th. Muivah openly declare to the Nagas that he would not resort to ordering his gang to attack and kill Naga Army Cadres and civilians. GPRN/NSCN has always maintained that it would exercise maximum restraint unless forced to defend. If Th. Muivah fails to assure his co-operation to the Naga Reconciliation Forum and other Frontal Leaders, GPRN/NSCN will not participate in the third consultative meet and instead prepare to defend itself against Anti-Naga forces.
GPRN/NSCN also wish to appeal to the Naga Frontal Organizations that since Unity, Peace and Reconciliation is what all Nagas cherish and seek, let all Naga friends and well-wishers around the world be invited to Nagaland and see with their own eyes the reality of the situation in Nagaland. Let them see who is for Unity and Reconciliation and who is against it. Talks of Unity and Reconciliation of the Nagas whether held in Atlanta, Chiangmai, London or Tokyo do not promise a better deliberation than one deliberated at home with the same distinguished members.

Publicity Cell,
GPRN/NSCN

NSCN (IM) bans Sumi Hoho, WSH (Page News Service)
Says no 'civil societies' greater than national freedom organization
DIMAPUR, JULY 29: The NSCN (IM) has banned the apex Sumi tribal body, the Sumi Hoho (SH) and the Western Sumi Hoho (WSH) under the present leadership for what it alleged "misleading and dictating" the Sumis in general to support the "self-styled unification group", which it said merged with the NSCN (K) after defecting from the NSCN (IM) with arms and "misleading the innocent national workers by blatantly misinterpreting the proclamation of the Yaruiwo on reconciliation based on national principle."
"When these Sumi apex organizations over played their role and deliberately choosing to go for collision course with NSCN by misinterpreting every good meaning of unification as per the proclamation of the Yaruiwo on reconciliation based on national principles, there was left with no option but to ban SH and WSH with immediate effect," said a press statement issued by the MIP Wing of NSCN/GPRN.
The NSCN (IM) alleged that the present SH/WSH leadership pursuing "their headstrong policy with overbearing attitude" even went a step further to pass a resolution that "the Sumis will contribute only to one group of National workers and no contribution in any form" to be extended to the faction who does not cooperate with Naga's unification.
"Choosing to go for a head on confrontation with NSCN, the SH/WSH leaders took the stand on the principle of 'unification first and then solutions' which is a total contrast to the NSCN's principle," the NSCN (IM) statement asserted adding pushing forward for the implementation of the resolution, the Sumi Hoho in its executive meeting held on July 19 last at Zunheboto entrusted the work to the Core Committee.
The statement recalled that on November 27, 2007, the SH and WSH in a meeting at Niuland went for "the extreme to support the Azheto's initiated unification and to excommunicate all Sumi National workers" who do not toe the line of SH and WSH by supporting the unification.
In the subsequent meetings of the Sumis under the aegis of "these tainted organizations", the same stand was taken and approved for the 3rd time in 11th Dec'2007, 15th Jan', 14th April and on the 07th May'08 the Azheto's unification groups merged with K-group, the statement said.
"Much to the indignation of the Naga, this unification group glorified themselves by making a big mouthed claim that unification has been achieved, and anti-Naga and anti-unification element are left out," it added.
Justifying the ban on SH and WSH, the NSCN (IM) statement made it clear to all that no civil societies should consider themselves greater than the national freedom organization, who have carried the national burden for more than 50 years.
AR intensifies operations in Nagaland (Page News Service)
DIMAPUR, JULY 29: The Assam Rifles has stepped up its vigil has sounded a state of high alert in Nagaland in order to flush out erring factions violating ceasefire ground rules laid down by the Government of India.
According to press release issued by Major Pallab Choudhury, PRO, HQ IGAR (N), apart from keeping a strict vigil and carrying out vigorous patrolling in all identified sensitive areas, regular MVCP, PVCP and frisking of suspected vehicles and persons are being carried out by the Assam Rifles to prevent any free movement of armed cadres within the state.
As part of its operations, the AR on July 27 night intercepted a Maruti Gypsy and apprehended one 'ss' Sergeant of the NSCN (IM) along with two AK 47 rifles, 100 live rounds, two hand grenades and a modified grenade. Two other vehicles were also intercepted and recovered 550 IMFL bottles from the vehicles.
All the recovery was handed over the Medziphema PS, the release informed.
Major Pallab also informed that elaborate plans have been chalked out to keep all sensitive areas under continuous surveillance and additional forces employed to choke all loopholes and thwart any plans of UG groups to vitiate peace in civilian populated areas. (Page News Service)
GPRN/NSCN claims 5 NSCN(IM) cadres killed . (Page News Service)

DIMAPUR, JULY 29: Owning responsibility for the spate of violence in Dimapur District on Tuesday, the GPRN/NSCN has claimed that it shot dead 5 NSCN (IM) cadres in separate incidents today.
A GPRN/NSCN press release informed that the first exchange of fire took place at Ghokito village till afternoon, where one dead body of NSCN (IM) cadre was recovered. In the second incident, GPRN/NSCN cadres shot dead 2 NSCN (IM) cadres and injured one cadre at Holy Cross Road around 12 noon, while in 3rd incident at around 5.30-6 p.m., one NSCN (IM) cadre was shot dead at 5th mile, the press release claimed.
The GPRN/NSCN also claimed that they recovered two AK-56 rifles. There were no casualties on our side, it claimed
Axe on Konyak, 8 days after trust vote OUR CORRESPONDENT the Telegraph


Wangyuh Konyak
Kohima, July 30: The Nagaland People’s Front, the main constituent of the ruling Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN), this evening expelled its Lok Sabha MP W. Wangyuh Konyak for six years for voting for the UPA government during the trust vote on July 22. The NPF today said Konyak had been expelled for his anti-party activities and for defying the directive of the party high command to vote against the UPA government.
Party sources said there was tremendous pressure on the NPF leadership from its ally the BJP, to act tough against Konyak. The BJP has two MLAs in the 60-member Assembly.
An unruffled Konyak, however, maintained that he had voted for the UPA following the directive of his party leaders. He said his decision was guided by the “interest” of the state’s people since Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had promised him more economic packages for Nagaland and Nagas living in Myanmar.
The NPF leaders, however, denied that he was directed by any of the party leaders to vote in favour of the Congress-led government. Chief minister Neiphiu Rio said Konyak was “purchased” by the Congress. On his future plans, Konyak said Sonia Gandhi has asked him to return to the Congress fold, but he was yet to take any decision. He had quit the Congress in 2003. NPF’s separation from a veteran leader came on a day when the Naga reunification move initiated by the UK-based Quakers witnessed a crack.
The powerful Sumi Hoho has decided not to attend the third “reconciliation meeting” scheduled to be held from August 17 in the Thai city of Chiang Mai. Sumi Hoho’s endorsement of any peace drive is essential since it was the apex body of one of the largest Naga communities. The Sumi community also has an overwhelming presence in both the NSCN factions.
The National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak Muivah), however, has banned the Hoho accusing it of nurturing a nexus with the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang). Sumi Hoho president Hokishe Yeptho today said the organisation would not attend the meet if NSCN (IM)’s ban on it was not withdrawn.
NAPO: Retract threat to leaders immediately morungexpress
Dimapur, July 30 (MExN): The Northern Angami Public Organization today issued a statement demanding immediate retraction of the death-threat made on the lives of the chief minister, Home minister and Nagaland’s police chief; the NAPO also took strong cognizance of what it stated is the “cautionary” statement issued by the NSCN (IM) Angami region, against the DC of Kohima over the flush-out operations. The Angami frontal has expressed ‘unconditional support’ to the ongoing flush-out operations in Kohima.
The NAPO has demanded immediate retraction of the death-threat made on the lives of the chief minister, Home minister and Nagaland police chief. The “inhumane statement” issued by a leader of the “NSCN/GPRN” should be withdrawn immediately lest he be held fully and solely responsible…” the NAPO stated in a statement from its executives. The organization took serious cognizance of the threat that it should come at a juncture when the people are endeavoring for peace.
The NAPO stated: “In spite of the clarion call by several apex Naga organizations for cessation of hostilities and also the unconditional withdrawal of the intimidating statement made by Kughalu Mulatonu, emissary of GPRN/NSCN against the three leaders of the state, the statement has not been withdrawn till date. We, hereby, call for the immediate withdrawal of the inhumane statement made by the emissary of the GPRN/NSCN, lest he be fully and solely responsible in the event of any untoward incident against our three leaders.”

Over flush-out Op
The NAPO also took note of what it stated is the “cautionary” statement made against the Deputy Commissioner of Kohima and the allegation that DBs and GBs are “working against the interest of the Naga national workers.”
The NAPO termed this as ‘entirely illogical.’ The organization has reminded that the state government of Nagaland has issued directives to all the deputy commissioners to effectively ‘flush out’ underground cadres from civilian-inhabited areas and Kohima is no exception.
The NAPO stated: “It is a matter of grave concern that many innocent civilians were injured as well as killed in several factional clashes that have taken place in different civilian inhabited areas. We therefore strongly feel that the concerned government officials are only responding to their call for (sic) duty as directed by the government and not otherwise. The Northern Angami public organization unconditionally supports the ongoing flush-out operations in and around the state capital for the greater safety and interest of the common populace”
Stay away from town areas – DMC to UGs morungexpress
Dimapur, July 30 (MExN): Unsettled by the audacious broad daylight shooting in the heart of the city on July 29 noon, the Dimapur Municipal Council has asked the Naga underground factions to cease resorting to such actions within the main town in future. The daylight shooting left an underground cadre dead and Dimapur citizens terror-stricken.
Appealing on behalf of the already harried Dimapur public, the council has reminded all the underground faction to respect the sentiments of the public and restrain themselves from resorting to such actions inside the main town in the days to come.
“Such incidents inside the main town and populated areas disturb the peaceful atmosphere, which the district administration, police, various NGOs and public in general are trying to maintain. It endangers the lives of innocent public who venture out to meet the needs of their daily live and also especially the school going children” the council reminded in a statement. Fortunately no causality of innocent public members was reported from the incident but if such incidents are to continue inside the town during broad daylight business “then no public would be able to venture out” the statement appended by DMC deputy chairperson DB Angami added.
‘Total flush-out’ to back up peace plan A STAFF REPORTER The Telegraph


Militants at a camp in Myanmar. A file picture
Guwahati, July 30: The army is backing up Dispur’s peace efforts by drawing up a blueprint with its Myanmarese counterparts to flush out Ulfa rebels from the neighbouring country where a part of the outfit’s strike force is still holed up.
Senior army officials and their Myanmar counterparts are locked in a crucial meeting at the border township of Tamu in Sagaing division in northwest Myanmar to draw up the blueprint for the flush-out.
The five-day meeting — which the army managed to keep under the wraps till now — will conclude tomorrow after evolving a “total flush-out” strategy. A 15-member Indian delegation is being led by Chief of Staff Officers, 3 Corps, Maj. Gen. B.K. Chengapa.
Almost all the militant outfits active in the region have bases in Sagaing province. Kachin and other Myanmarese rebels, too, use the bases of these outfits as hideouts.
Dispur has been demanding flushing out Ulfa rebels from Myanmar saying as long as the outfit had bases in thatcountry, reining in rebels was futile.
This is the first time that such a meeting is being held and a “flush-out blueprint” being drawn up after the surrender by a section of Ulfa’s militarily most potent 28 battalion.
Army sources said the Indian delegation has sought “active cooperation” from the Myanmarese army to flush out the Northeast rebels based in the dense jungles of the neighbouring country. Army sources described the meeting to be of “great strategic importance”.
Though two companies of Ulfa’s 28 battalion have declared a ceasefire, a large number of its cadres from the crack B company was still in Myanmar waiting for orders to strike.
“No matter how much heat we generate on the insurgents, till they have bases on foreign soil, they will be able to hit back. We need the cooperation of our neighbouring countries in our fight against insurgents,” a senior army official based in Nagaland told The Telegraph over phone today.
“The state government has pinned great hopes on the meeting and we are keeping a close watch on the outcome,” a source in Dispur added.
Chief minister Tarun Gogoi this evening chaired a security review meeting which took stock of the situation vis-à-vis Ulfa and the threat of jihadi strikes.
Attended by top police officials, the meeting discussed the militant threat in the run-up to Independence Day.