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‘Tragic killing was forced upon us’

admin — Fri, 16 May 2008 23:11:54 +0000

16 May 2008

This morning the Azheto boys attacked the residence of one NSCN Town Command Lt.Col. Yarteo near the Patkai Christain College (PCC) at 5.30 am. In the retaliatory process the Naga Army of NSCN waylaid the Azheto boys and shot dead 14 of them on the spot and recovered 11 arms. The tragic killing is not our liking but forced upon us when Azheto boys put us in a very provocative position. The lost of lives is regretted and the NSCN condole the death of such precious souls who met such death for no cause.The whole blame and responsibility should go to Azheto who deceived the Naga people in the name of unity, and went back to his old friends for the third time when his misadventure was driven to the wall. What follows after the death of 15 is very unbecoming of the mob when they rounded up the Ceasefire Monitoring Cell at Diphupar. (more…)

15 die in Dimapur bloodbath

admin — Fri, 16 May 2008 23:11:03 +0000

Dimapur, May 16: It was bloody and turbulent Friday in and around Dimapur when a total of 15 were killed during nearly twelve hours of sporadic acts of violence and arson precipitated by factional clash between rival NSCN groups.
Those killed included 14 from the “GPRN/NSCN” cadre and a civilian, while four other civilians were injured during a series of incidents that began at Seithekima ‘C’. (more…)

State Cong seeks central intervention

admin — Fri, 16 May 2008 23:09:54 +0000

Kohima | May 16 : The Opposition Congress claimed that the people of the State have lost the confidence in the administration under Neiphiu Rio led DAN Government, and has sought the intervention of the Governor to ask the Central Government to step in and “save” the State and its people. “The total Constitutional breakdown must be controlled and saved at all cost”, Congress Legislature Party (CLP) stated in a representation to Governor K Sankaranarayanan signed by sixteen CLP members stated here today.

Drawing the attention of the Governor on the recent spate of killings in Dimapur and Wokha district and also the unprecedented rise in prices of essential commodities, the Opposition Congress expressed apprehension that the situation will deteriorate and turn the state into anarchy. “We have a strong conviction that if this government is allowed to continue further, there will be further deterioration of the entire situation which will turn into a state of anarchy.” (more…)

Naga national politics and betrayers

admin — Tue, 13 May 2008 02:57:33 +0000

Thanks to our brave fathers, who for thousands of years defended our national right to decide our future by ourselves against all aggressors to stay alive on one hand, and leave the legacy of living politics to their posterity on the other.

The politics of Naga National resistance movement is based on the rock of that right. We value that right above everything else all because it is the foundation of both individual and community life. This is the bedrock of our national organization and the state whereupon the future of the present and the coming generations hangs. The national revolution like ours is the highest politics of millions of people to be spearheaded by mandated revolutionary elders. It calls for seasoned workers who have total commitment to the cause and loyalty to the nation and leadership so that the plane of the movement is piloted in the right route for the destination. Leading and conducting a revolution of a people is not the job of unprincipled people. It demands of us many qualities.The mushroom growth of illegitimate and un-mandated organizations in the stolen name of the people is the sign of lawlessness in the land, and commercialization of revolution. We know there are some people among us who deliberately nurture the illegal and un-mandated organizations with an eye to make money out of it. Mind that it is the worst kind of investment. Does an illegitimate organization represent the people? In Naga Society illegitimate child does not represent the family. It is ridiculous to expect national independence from traitors and illegitimate organizations No history ever makes mention of traitors liberating a people. (more…)

Heavy Gun battle between NSCN (IM) & NSCN (U) continue

admin — Tue, 13 May 2008 02:55:52 +0000

Dimapur, May 12: Despite the unending call of Naga civil society, including mothers, and peace initiatives by society and church for cessation of factional fights, fighting between the Naga underground factions continue. A nearly more than two-hour heavy factional fight in Sethekiebasa village in 4th Mile area today left citizens compelled to intervene and chase away the cadres from the public areas. Heavy firing could be heard till 6:50 pm. Residents said that it started around 4:30 pm.
Residents of the Sethekiebasa village maintained that cadres from the Unification camp attacked a group of NSCN (IM) cadres who were resting in a paddy field in the area, resulting in the heavy gunfight. Police however, said that it could not be exactly ascertained who started the fight, since cadres of both the rival NSCN factions were present in the area.Interestingly, just a few hundred meters away from the paddy fields, on the other side towards South-East, is located Xhelozhe village, Showuba village, Aoyim and finally Vihokhu village, the headquarter of the NSCN/GPRN (Unification), which is “quite far away from the area” though. Sethekiema area, which comprises of five villages, has been a hotbed of factional tension and even witnessed factional clashes in the recent past. (more…)

Sumi & Tangkhul Hoho appeal for peace

admin — Tue, 13 May 2008 02:55:06 +0000

Dimapur, May 12: The Sumi Hoho and the Tangkhul Hoho today came out in one voice demanding that the warring underground factions put stop to the ongoing bloodbath. The two organizations also took strong note that civilians were being victimized by the factional clashes and called for an end to the “harassment” or killing of innocent public. The Sumi Hoho and the Tangkhul Hoho Nagaland reminded strongly that it is about time the need for reconciliation and unity is realized, to confront common enemies. This is for the reason that the Nagas’ adversaries are taking advantage of the absence of the spirit of accommodation, it stated.A joint press statement from the two frontals appended by Sumi Hoho president Hokishe Yepthomi and Tangkhul Hoho Nagaland Advisor Joseph Singnaisui was received here today. “The gravity of the present prevailing situation demanded the Sumi Hoho and Nagaland Tangkhul Hoho to appeal to the warring factions of the undergrounds to stop fighting forthwith in and around Dimapur for the peace and tranquility of the public” the press statement said. (more…)

Union Minister reviews security in Nagaland

admin — Tue, 13 May 2008 02:54:08 +0000

Dimapur, May 12: Union Minister of State for Defence Production, Rao Inderjit Singh, arrived in the State on Monday on a three-day visit.
Upon his arrival, the minister reviewed the prevailing security situation in Nagaland, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram and South Assam with senior officials of 3 Corps Headquarters, Rangapahar.
GOC 3 Corps, Lt Gen M.S. Dadwal, briefed Singh of the developmental activities undertaken by Army in remote areas for the uplift of local populace.
During his stay, the minister will visit Mokokchurg, Mon and Tuensang. In Mokokchung, he will interact with government officials besides participating in a series of meetings with other groups of people. (more…)

Three join “NSCN/GPRN”

admin — Sun, 11 May 2008 23:35:31 +0000

Dimapur, May 11: Three NSCN (IM) activists on Saturday declared their full support and allegiance to the “NSCN/GPRN” in the larger interest of the Nagas.
A press statement issued by ‘joint secretary, ministry of chaplee NSCN (IM)’, Kahoi, ‘2nd lt’ Bokavi, unit STF, Naga Army, and ‘cap’ Niqhei, Unit VT battalion, Naga Army, while declaring their allegiance to the NSCN/GPRN, stated that their decision is taken in consonance to the mass general public desire and interest for “the unification of all the Nagas to pursue their common aspiration in unity. (more…)

Death of NSCN (IM) chaplain condoled

admin — Sun, 11 May 2008 23:32:20 +0000

Dimapur, May 11: “The Nagalim for Christ Council of Nagalim Churches” expressed shock over the “senseless killing of Lieutenant Vitoshe, Chaplain of Thungbo Brigade on May 5 at about 4:30 pm by the reactionary elements/ Unification gang.”
A condolence message received here from the CNC which was issued by ‘Major’ Shem Jajo, informed that “Chaplain Vitoshe was dragged out of his house in full view of his wife and children and killed mercilessly at Burma Camp, Dimapur.”“He was a godly man of the Church, a faithful husband to his wife, a loving father to his children and a dear friend to fellow workers,” stated the message. (more…)

Imchen’s plea to cadres

admin — Sun, 11 May 2008 23:29:39 +0000

Dimapur, May 11: Expressing serious concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in the State owing to stepped up factional violence, especially in and around Dimapur, Nagaland Home Minister, Imkong L. Imchen, Sunday appealed to all groups to stop all kinds of killings, kidnappings and extortions.
Addressing a press conference at Hotel Saramati here, Imchen said, “This gun culture and killing of Nagas by Nagas is required to be contained in the highest form by all organizations and individuals”. He said fratricidal killings had crossed all limits of imagination and therefore, it was time to stop the fighting “without any argument”. (more…)

Women stage ‘torch rally’

admin — Sat, 10 May 2008 23:38:13 +0000

DIMAPUR, MAY 10: Hundreds of women under the banner of Naga Mothers’ Hoho Dimapur (NMHD) staged a ‘Torch rally for Peace’ Saturday evening at Diphupar ‘A’ gate, to protest the recent factional clashes in civilian populated areas of Dimapur.
Participants of the rally, which also included some students and menfolk, shouted slogans like “We want peace” and “Shed no more blood.”
Addressing the peace rally, NMHD president Hukheli Wotsa said the rally was organised to create peace zone as mothers could no longer stand the factional clashes taking place everywhere in Dimapur.
Calling attention to the deteriorating law and order situation in Dimapur, Hukheli said Nagas have had enough of fratricidal killings. (more…)

Factional clash averted

admin — Sat, 10 May 2008 23:37:11 +0000

DIMAPUR, MAY 10: An imminent clash between the rival NSCN factions was averted at Seithekiema village Saturday, due to efforts of the villagers and timely intervention of the district administration and police.
A Seithekiema villager told Nagaland Post over phone that a group of NSCN Unification activists had come to the village at around 9 a.m. and were preparing to have their meal, when the rival NSCN (I-M) activists who were in the vicinity of the village came to know about the presence of the rival group. (more…)

Nagas held captive by extreme violence

admin — Sat, 10 May 2008 23:36:10 +0000

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In their Homeland the Naga peoples are being held captive by extreme violence.

How to get out of this vicious circle spurred on by internal differences based on betrayals in the past leading to tribalism?

Accusing, bickering, defecting fighting and lastly rampantly killing has turned the Naga Homeland into the ‘killing fields’ of the northeast of India. Starting with the infamous Shillong Accord in 1975 the first violent division among the Nagas became fact. Then, 8 years after the foundation of the Naga Socialist Council of Nagaland, NSCN, Khaplang, vice president of the NSCN, attacked the camp of the NSCN. He was convinced his fellow NSCN leaders were busy selling out to the Government of India in Delhi. The bloody attack he mounted claimed the lives of numerous NSCN members and another division came into being. (more…)

NSCN (IM) on Azheto’s group

admin — Sat, 10 May 2008 23:34:32 +0000

Dimapur, May 10: The NSCN (IM) has stated that the merger of the group led by Azheto Chophy with NSCN (K) was in “line with their habitual change of allegiance”, pointing out that this was “an insult to the Nagas” and that “this group played with the sentiment of the Naga nation by harping on the serious issue of Naga unification”.
But with their action in contravention of their high sounding unification agenda they proved themselves on the wrong footing, it stated. Revealing their true colors, these people went back to their original fold under NSCN-K which they condemned as ‘without principle’, ‘without discipline’, ‘without vision’, ’statehood protectors’, stated a press note issued by the MIP. (more…)

NSCN (IM) expresses gratitude to APO

admin — Sat, 10 May 2008 23:33:09 +0000

Dimapur, May 10: The NSCN (IM) today expressed “a huge gratitude” to the Angami People’s Organisation (APO) for extending ‘a human treatment to the dead body of Ayin Kashung of Ukhrul’, who the NSCN (IM) maintained, died fighting like a true soldier and who never turn back once ordered to go forward to face the enemies.
“The Angami people came forward to show the last respect Ayin deserved and covered his lifeless body with their tradition shawl and transported the body to Wungram colony to handover to the Tangkhul civil societies,” and MIP press statement stated. In this regard, the release highly appreciated the traditional respect exhibited by APO and said that it is the reflection of the true culture of the Naga hospitality “in the face of dead while confronting the enemies of the nation”. (more…)

NSCN (K) to move out from Vihokho camp

admin — Sat, 10 May 2008 23:31:52 +0000

Kohima | May 10 : The Union Home Ministry and the State government had reportedly come out in no uncertain terms today pointing out that there is no such organization as NSCN (Unification) in its book and that the present camp occupied by the group at Vihokhu village under Dimapur district is not authorized and should be vacated.
The same was made known to the NSCN-K representatives during the Ceasefire Supervisory Board meeting held at Dimapur today which was also attended by Joint Secretary of Union Home Ministry in-charge Northeast, Naveen Verma. The NSCN-K representative led by Supervisor CFSB NSCN-K, Kughalu Mulatonuo, Wangtin Konyak member, Nitovi Secretary CSFB, Hokato, member and RM Lotha, member reportedly told the representative of the Government of India and the state government that they came as representatives of the NSCN-K and not as NSCN (U). (more…)

Imkong refutes NSCN (K) allegation

admin — Sat, 10 May 2008 23:29:56 +0000

Dimapur, May 9: Leader of Opposition, I Imkong has refuted the allegation made by senior NSCN (K) kilonser, Kughalu Mulatonu that he paid Rs 5 crores to Muivah in December 2007.

“This statement is nothing more than a figment of imagination aimed at damaging my public image. I have at no point of time even thought of contributing to any group(s), much less at a time so close to the Assembly Elections,” he said in a rejoinder issued today. (more…)

NSCN-IM passing out ceremony

admin — Sat, 10 May 2008 00:20:19 +0000

Dimapur, May 9: The NSCN-IM MIP today informed of its “passing out ceremony” of its “7th batch military basic training course” held at “Mt. Gilead training centre, Naga Army.” An MIP note stated that “kilo kilonser” Keditsu was the chief guest while Tokim, steering committee member, was the guest of honor. The MIP informed that “top Army and civil officers” attended the ceremony. Keditsu expressed appreciation to the “General Field Training Department (GFTO)” and “Training Masters for undergoing all the hardships and pains in moulding the trainees” as committed and hardened cadres. He recalled a line from the poem “Light of the Brigade” as an exhortation, the MIP stated.

‘Naga movement is not illegal or unconstitutional’

admin — Sat, 10 May 2008 00:18:30 +0000

DIMAPUR, MAY 9: Speaking at the Parliament on March 4 and April 21, 2008 Lok Sabha MP of Outer Manipur, Mani Charenmei, called attention to the slow progress of the talks between the NSCN (IM) and the Government of India and said that it has created doubt on the success of the peace talks. He said that the delay was eroding the faith and confidence reposed on the Centre and creating restlessness, particularly among the youth. He sought to make clear that if the GoI’s aim is simply to contain the underground groups instead of committing to give peace to the Naga by removing injustice done to then, real peace may prove elusive even if the Centre is to exterminate or abolish all the Naga insurgents. “The Naga deserve peace; their demand is legitimate; and their demand for unification or integration to live under one administration is not at all unconstitutional; it is not illegal.” (more…)

Manipur Naga MLAs voice concern

admin — Sat, 10 May 2008 00:16:43 +0000

DIMAPUR, MAY 9: Six Naga legislators of Manipur Legislative Assembly have expressed concern over the prevailing situation in and around Dimapur and the “senseless killings” taking place including loss of innocent lives.
The six legislators - Dr. Khashim Ruivah, W. Morung Makunga, Awangbou Newmai, K. Raina, Danny Shaiza and W Keishing - in a letter to Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio said the prevailing situation was a threat to the well-being of Naga society. (more…)