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08/03/2010: "NISC to K/GN Congratulation letter on unity"

A Naga International Support Center, NISC www.nagalim.nl
A human rights organization

Amsterdam, August 3 2010

The Naga International Support Center, NISC, congratulates NSCN-Khaplang and NNC/FGN with their unconditional reconciliation and unification and states that it would have been able to attend this Thanksgiving Service on August 5 2010.

If meant well this is a significant move forward.

Although rejoicing with all Nagas on this major step we do have some deliberations on clarity and would like to ask you:

- in order to reconcile it is important to know and settle why there was a split in the ranks, a split which had great effect on the prospects of Naga sovereignty
- lots of things unjustified have been committed. Should these go by without any form of investigation concerning the prosecution of misdeeds?
- what about the families, sons, daughters, wives, husbands of those who fell victim to those who took right into their own hands?

In a democratic society to be built by a nation of free people opinions, convictions and outlook on prospects can and may differ. A democratic nation is not unified; it is against a common enemy, it is not within itself. Differences in opinions are debated and it is ultimately the citizens, the people, who decide who rules the nation with who if there is no clear majority for a political party to form the government of that nation. No one, literally no one, takes up arms to debate an issue and use these arms to win the argument.
In a democratic society there is the law of the land.

Consequently, if the Nagas want to live in a sovereign and democratic nation, fighting amongst themselves with guns cannot be. But, fighting to be free requires unity, unity to stand up against invaders and those who deny the Nagas their Freedom to determine their own future. However to live in a free nation means the people there is the Freedom of Speech and the Freedom of Culture, those are the basic right of all.

Thus, no one has the freedom to kill anyone else; those who did should be held accountable, no matter what ‘faction’ they are from.

So, once again NISC felicitates the fresh unity among a portion of the Nagas but likes to state too that unity to stand up against the enemy but unity is necessary, but respect for diversity is what is required to create a Free Nagaland. Respect, also for those who do not agree with you or us, is the key. The use of guns diametrically opposes respect.

P.S. We do take you up to your invitation to come to Nagaland, so please clear the way by providing us with visas and Raps?
With warm regards

Drs. F.A.M. Welman
Secretary Naga International Support Center
Co-ordination Committee GPRN/NSCN & NNC/FGN Invites Nagas To Thanksgiving Service

Following the unconditional reconciliation and unification of the GPRN/NSCN and NNC/FGN on 15th July 2010 at Monyakshu Village in Konyak Region, under the Covenant of Reconciliation, signed by top leaders of Naga political groups. The Co-ordination Committee is organizing a thanksgiving service at Vihokhu Village, Niuland Road on 5th August 2010 beginning from 10:00 A.M.

The Co-ordination Committee of the GPRN/NSCN and NNC/FGN appeals to all Nagas irrespective of party allegiance or affiliation to commune together under the Journey of common hope. The service is being organized not to celebrate human achievement; it is to acknowledge the Grace of Almighty God, the creator of Nagaland and the sustainer of the Naga people and their history, for offering the Naga people a small measure of understanding which could sprinkle the Nagas to greater glory. The merger of two political parties is the first answer to the prayer of the Naga people. In a Nation trying to heal itself of steep division and a blood splattered history, only a divine inspiration would urge tolerance and acceptance of all as brothers. The merger drew its strength from the fact that the destiny of the Nagas lies in the hands of God and without His intervention, the wisdom of humans will always be fount wanting.

GPRN/NSCN and NNC/FGN have in their own little capacity fulfilled what the Nagas asked of them. It is ready to listen and march forward, without fear, to fulfill the ardent wish of our forefathers.

The distribution of invitation cards and program leaflets to all esteemed organizations is going on. The Co-ordination Committee of the GPRN & FGN specially extends its invitation to the Forum For Naga Reconciliation (FNR), Naga Hoho and all units, ENPO and its units, JCC and its units, The DB’s and GB’s Forum, GB Federation, Naga Council, Naga Christian Forum, NBCC and its members, NSF and its federating units, ENSA and its Units, NPMHR and its units, UNC, NWUM, Non-Naga Communities in Nagaland, Senior Citizens, Village headmen/Village elders, Pastors, Youth Leaders, Women Leaders etc. The organizers specially request the media fraternity, local and national, both print and electronic, to cover the event.

MIP,GPRN/NSCN&
Rali Wali, NNC/FGN.