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02/26/2011: "FNR renews Naga reconciliation call Times of India"
FNR renews Naga reconciliation call Times of India
Dilip Dutta, TNN, DIMAPUR: The Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) has appealed to all Naga groups not to take any provocative steps, be it in terms of action or words, that may jeopardize its effort to restore peace in Nagaland.
The FNR, which is spearheading the Naga reconciliation process, has also announced that the highest-level meeting of the Naga political groups was imminent.
"It has been the prayer and desire of the Nagas that the reconciliation process is accomplished at the highest-level meeting between the signatories of the Covenant of Reconciliation. It is self-evident that the meeting is of absolute necessity and lasting reconciliation has to be achieved based on the Nagas' historical and political rights," an FNR functionary said on Thursday.
The FNR said all those who were ready for the reconciliation, and the Nagas in general, should be vigilant against "all internal and external forces" that might oppose the process. "It's the mandate of the Nagas that the top leaders of the (Naga) political groups together finalize the reconciliation process. All steps must be taken to safeguard the sanctity of the meeting," it said.
The FNR functionary also urged all groups to uphold and respect their pledge to resolve their differences through non-violence.
The NSCN(IM) on Thursday declared that the collective leadership of the outfit would try its best to ensure that the FNR's reconciliation bid was a success.
The NSCN(IM) said in a statement it's duty-bound "to frequently interact with the Nagas, whoever they may be and wherever they are, on the current peace process and reconciliation. "There's nothing wrong for us to go to the far-east, west, north or south of Nagalim (greater Nagaland). It is also not a taboo for us to do so," the statement read.
It added that though the NSCN(IM) was involved in the peace process, a number of its men were killed allegedly by the rival Khaplang faction of the outfit in Tirap and Changlang districts of Arunachal Pradesh. "We will not allow our enemies to treat us like sitting ducks. However, we reassure (all) of its commitment towards working for peace." the NSCN(IM) said.
On the other hand, appreciating the peace initiative undertaken by the Fo-rum for Naga Reconciliation (FRN) and the Nagas' positive response to-wards it, the Senior Citizens' Forum of Mokokchung on Thursday ap-pealed to all sections of society to work unitedly for a solution to decades of disagreements.
The Senior Citizens' Forum observed that by recognizing each other "as Naga patriots", every faction should forgive each other, forget all personal grudges and work towards a political solution to the Naga imbroglio.
A statement signed by 12 members of the citizens' forum suggested that a platform of the Naga Consultative Meet be worked out at the highest level as suggested by a Joint Working Group (representing three prominent groups) at the earliest. They said there's no time for criticizing each other or claiming champion-ship or pioneership over the Naga movement. "It's time to work together and find a political solution," they added.
The Senior Citizens' Forum felt that reconciliation process should be based on the principles of the historical facts and the political history and situation that took place on August 14, 1947 and the "Naga plebiscite conducted on May 16, 1951".
Must blood flow again in Eastern Nagaland? GPRN/NSCN
The Covenant of Reconciliation was signed in the month of June 2009 by top leaders of three Naga Political groups. On September 18th 2010, the Naga political groups, in the name of God and witnessed by the Forum for Naga Reconciliation, declared to the Naga people and the entire world resolving to, among others, desist from pursuing territorial expansion so that a conducive atmosphere is sustained for strengthening the Naga Reconciliation Process.
GPRN/NSCN headed by Chairman S S Khaplang and General Secretary N Kitovi Zhimomi, FGN Headed by Brig. (Retd) Shingnya and Kedallo Zopra Vero have steadfastedly abided by the agreed resolutions. The FNR, on the strength of spontaneous response from Naga people, is also making all out effort to facilitate the meeting of top leadership in the near future. It is deeply regretted that the IM leadership has, in blatant violation of the Covenant of Reconciliation and the resolution of the 18th September 2010 resolution, has ordered military operation in eastern side of Nagaland and deep into interior Naga homeland. The forceful intrusion and bloodshed is not in the interest of the Nagas. Such deception is uncalled for and will naturally be confronted. It is understood that a group of armed IM men on operation are not there to preach the Gospel. Serious questions emerge on the policy and intent IM for the potential volatile situation in eastern Nagaland. While the Naga people eagerly await the summit of top leadership of different political groups, is it not a negative policy on the part of IM to send in their men to intercept and prevent Chairman S S Khaplang and Brig.(Retd) Singnya from attending the proposed summit?
The aggressive nature of IM in eastern Nagaland is extremely unfortunate as it is a serious breach of the Covenant. Where do Naga Reconciliation stands if such stumbling blocks are created deliberately? Any fallout would solely be blamed on those who propose further bloodshed to gain territorial foothold in eastern Nagaland.
MIP,
GPRN/NSCN.
Rali Wali, FGN.
Assam-Ao Naga peace meeting on Feb 25 morungexpress
DIMAPUR, (MExN): The Ao Senden will be organizing a peace meet under the slogan “Assam-Ao Naga Peace and Confidence Building Meet” on February 25, 2011 at Tzüremmen village under Mokokchung district, Nagaland. The Ao Senden informed that the meet will have participants from all sections of people from both sides, including Ministers, MLAs, intellectuals and civil society leaders. The chairperson of the meet will be Dr.Lanusashi, Nagaland University, while the other highlights of the meet would include key note address by Lendinoktang, President of Ao Senden followed by goodwill speeches and a goodwill feast.
'Government of People Sovereign Republic of Freeland' GPSRF Morung
HQ: Tuensang
Few points of the beginning of Naga Society
1. 1832: Freeland was started
2. 1935-39 : British Empire made the boundary line of
Freeland with 38 pillars
3. 3rd March 1961 : Beginning of Naga society
4. 18th March 1961: Naga Hill was changed into Nagaland
5. Before India got independence, Freeland have their own jurisdiction.
In addition, the GPSRF also stating that we the indigenous people do not get the privilege of DUDA and not even the backward fund from the state Government. We are the Frontier Nagaland but we are neglected from the Nagaland budget.
Sovereign Republic of Freeland Government is for the peace and betterment for all and have nothing against or objection from any group, organisation or Government. It is formed by the united six tribes of Chang, Konyak, Sangtam, Yimchunger, Phom and Khiamniugan and working hand in hand for the goal.
C. Chukhangba Chang, Finance GPSRF
N. Chang, President (Chang Unit) GPSRF
'IM' reacts to 'K' remarks Source: Hueiyen News Service / Newmai News Network
Dimapur, February 23 2011: The NSCN-IM while reacting to NSCN-K news report said today that the former is deeply committed to the peace process and reconciliation.
The NSCN-IM said it will continue to uphold the covenant of reconciliation in letter and spirit.
"And that, our collective leadership is prepared to give any possible effort to concretizing the reconciliation move initiated under the banner of Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR)," the NSCN-IM added.
It is duty bound for us to have frequent interactions with the Nagas whoever they may be and wherever they are on the current peace process and reconciliation.
And it is nothing wrong for us to go to the far-east, west, north or south of Nagalim.
It is also not a taboo for us to do so, the outfit said.
"But while we are deeply engaged in the works of peace and reconciliation a number of Naga Army personnel (armed wing of the NSCN-IM) were killed by the Khaplang party in different incidents under their declared military offensive campaigns against NSCN in Tirap and Changlang districts.
We will never allow ourselves to be sitting ducks when enemies attack us.
In spite of the fact NSCN reassures of its commitment to the peace and reconciliation," the NSCN-IM stated.
It can be noted that on Tuesday, the GPRN/NSCN, also known as NSCN-K had expressed its apprehension that there could be resurgence of factional clashes of the Naga underground organisations if the NSCN-IM does not strictly abide the 'convenant of reconciliation' .
The NSCN-K (GPRN/NSCN) alleged that cadres of the NSCN-IM are now carrying out 'military operation' in eastern Nagaland.
"It is deeply regretted that the IM (NSCN-IM) leadership has, in blatant violation of the covenant of reconciliation and the resolution of the 18th September 2010 resolution, has ordered military operation in eastern side of Nagaland and deep into interior Naga homeland.
The forceful intrusion and bloodshed is not in the interest of the Nagas.
Such deception is uncalled for and will naturally be confronted.
It is understood that a group of armed IM men (NSCN-IM cadres) on operation are not there to preach the Gospel.
Serious questions emerge on the policy and intent IM for the potential volatile situation in eastern Nagaland.
While the Naga people eagerly await the summit of top leadership of different political groups, is it not a negative policy on the part of IM to send in their men to intercept and prevent Chairman S S Khaplang and Brig.(Retd) Singnya from attending the proposed summit?," the NSCN-K asked.
It then said the aggressive nature of NSCN- IM in eastern Nagaland is extremely unfortunate as it is a serious breach of the covenant of reconciliation.
"Where do Naga Reconciliation stands if such stumbling blocks are created deliberately?," it further asks, adding with a warning, "Any fallout would solely be blamed on those who propose further bloodshed to gain territorial foothold in eastern Nagaland" .
Accordinmg to the GPRN/NSCN (NSCN-K), the 'covenant of reconciliation' was signed in the month of June 2009 by top leaders of three Naga underground organisations.
"On September 18, 2010, the "Naga political groups" (Naga underground organisations), in the name of God and witnessed by the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR), declared to the Naga people and the entire world resolving to, among others, desist from pursuing territorial expansion so that a conducive atmosphere is sustained for strengthening the Naga reconciliation process," the NSCN-K said.
GPRN/NSCN or NSCN-K headed by its chairman S S Khaplang and general secretary N Kitovi Zhimomi, FGN headed by Brig.
(Retd) Shingnya and Kedallo Zopra Vero have steadfastedly abided by the agreed resolutions.
The FNR, on the strength of spontaneous response from Naga people, is also making all out effort to facilitate the meeting of top leadership in the near future, the NSCN-K said.
NSCN/GPRN committed to reconciliation morungexpress
Dimapur, February 23 (MExN): The ‘National Socialist Council of Nagalim’ today said it is “deeply committed to the peace process and reconciliation” and its leadership is ready to render ‘any possible effort’ to “concretizing” the reconciliation move initiated under the banner of Forum for Naga Reconciliation.
The group’s ‘MIP’ issued a brief statement today stating this commitment. The organization stated: “The National Socialist Council of Nagalim is deeply committed to the peace process and reconciliation. It will continue to uphold the covenant of reconciliation in spirit and in letter. And that, our collective leadership is prepared to give any possible effort to concretizing the reconciliation move initiated under the banner of FNR.”
The NSCN/GPRN said it is duty bound “for us to have frequent interactions with the Nagas whoever they may be and wherever they are on the current peace process and reconciliation.”
It is nothing wrong “for us to go to the far-east, west, north or south of Nagalim. It is also not a taboo for us to do so,” the group said.
And then the note stated “but while we are deeply engaged in the works of peace and reconciliation a number of Naga Army personnel were killed by the Khaplang party in different incidents under their declared military offensive campaigns against NSCN in Tirap and Changlang districts.” “We will never allow ourselves to be sitting ducks when enemies attack us. In spite of the fact NSCN reassures of its commitment to the peace and reconciliation,” it added.
