Dimapur : In a significant gesture seen as a token of seriousness and sincere commitment to the Naga reconciliation process, the “GPRN/NSCN” in a goodwill gesture today “unconditionally” released six NSCN (IM) functionaries who were earlier held captive by the former. Befitting to the gesture, the NSCN (IM) reciprocated with a hope-giving and heartening response of gratitude to the “GPRN/NSCN.”
The six NSCN (IM) members, earlier detained at its rivals’ designated camp at Kehoi for more than a month, were released in the presence of representatives of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation and Naga civil society organizations.
Speaking at the release “function”, “GPRN/NSCN” kilo kilonser Azheto Chophy maintained that Kehoi camp does not belong to the NSCN (K) or the NSCN (IM) or any other faction. Rather, he asserted, ‘it was built as a place for Naga reconciliation, peace and unity’. Azheto also affirmed against discrimination of any Naga tribe as all Naga tribes are equal.
Members of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation and Naga civil society organizations along with the released cadres of the NSCN (IM), stand outside the CHQ Church of Kehoi Camp. The GPRN/NSCN today released six NSCN (IM) cadres ‘unconditionally’ in the interest of genuine Naga reconciliation. (Morung Photos)
Peace and reconciliation are the desires of all Naga leaders and also of ‘Jehovah’, he said. “And what Nagas want, we must do and stop bloodshed” he emphasized. Handing over the captives to the members of Forum for Naga Reconciliation, Azheto appealed to civil society to pray that Nagas would one day find peace.
MIP kilonser, Alezo, also assured the gathering that the “GPRN/NSCN” had ‘no hidden agenda’ but that it wanted to ‘show their earnestness through action and not by shouting’. “This is not our weakness but our strength” he declared adding that the Nagas want a bright future and “enough is enough”.
On behalf of the released captives, Imcha Longkumer, “MIP secretary” of the NSCN (IM), expressed deep gratitude to the “GPRN/NSCN” for their “unconditional release” and also to the members of the reconciliation forum for their tireless effort in obtaining their freedom.
Longkumer, along with Tatar Hutovi were in confinement for 37 days. He testified that the captives were all treated very well during the entire time of their captivity and also assured to convey all the ‘good things’ they had heard and seen during their ‘stay’ at Kehoi.
“GPRN/NSCN” releases cadres; NSCN (IM) grateful Chairperson of National Socialist Women Organization of Nagalim (NSWON), YS Salem also assured the gathered civil society organizations that they had been treated well and nothing ‘bad’ happened during the 35 days of her confinement.
The 53 years old functionary, who is in her 29th year of “national service”, also wondered why it is ‘so difficult for Nagas to get together’. She assured the gathering that ‘from now on, wherever they might be, they would strive for the common good’.
Describing the occasion at Kehoi camp as an act in “defiance of the notion of the impossible”, convener of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation, Rev. Dr. Wati Aier said the people’s attitude towards reconciliation and peace had been limited so far. “We think reconciliation and peace cannot be the sane approach in our context. We make reconciliation and peace difficult” he lamented. “Our problems are created by us. And therefore these can be solved by us”, he reminded. Through God and the people’s reason and right spirit, Nagas can solve the seemingly unsolvable problems, the convener said and conveyed gratitude to the “GPRN/NSCN” on behalf of the forum for paving that way for reconciliation and peace. Nagas are looking at the events and drawing hope from it, he added.
On receiving news of the release of its functionaries from Kehoi camp, the NSCN (IM) arranged a small prayer program at its CHQ church in Hebron to welcome its comrades. Steering Committee Convener and kilo kilonser conveyed gratitude to the “GPRN/NSCN” for the unconditional release of the activists. Forum for Naga Reconciliation Convener, Rev. Dr. Wati Aier read the same message he had earlier read at Kehoi camp while members of Naga civil society organizations also spoke at the prayer. The brief function was concluded with a mass prayer for the officials from Hebron who finally returned home safely.
Representatives of other Naga civil society organizations also spoke at the occasion, conveying gratitude for the gesture of releasing the NSCN (IM) functionaries unconditionally and expressing hope that this act would lead to greater understanding among the Naga groups. Some of those who spoke at the occasion were representatives of the Naga Mothers’ Association, Naga Women Hoho of Dimapur, Naga Students’ Federation, Ao Union of Dimapur, Naga Women Hoho of Manipur, Sumi Totomi Hoho, , Tangkhul Hoho of Dimapur, Western Sumi Hoho, Eastern Naga People’s Organization, and DBs & GBs Joint Forum.
DECLARATION
The GPRN/NSCN, in presence of representatives from FNR, Hohos, women associations, NSF, and civil societies, hereby, releases the detained officials of Hebron camp unconditionally. This decision is taken so that Nagas could come together through genuine reconciliation and unity. The detained officials are released with all their belongings intact, in sound mind and health.
DETAINED OFFICIALS:
1. Imcha Longkumer, 2. Y.S.Salem, 3. Hutovi, 4. Aphi, 5. Aren, 6. Kuvei
REPRESENTATIVES OF CIVIL SOCIETIES
1. GBs & DBs, 2. Naga Women Union, Manipur, 3.Naga Women Hoho Dimapur, 4.Naga Mothers Association, 5. Ao Union, Dimapur, 6. Tangkhul Long representative, 7. Western Sumi Hoho, 8. Eastern Nagaland Peoples Organization, 9. Naga Students Federation, 10. Forum for Naga Reconciliation
Source: Morung Express
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The six NSCN (IM) members, earlier detained at its rivals’ designated camp at Kehoi for more than a month, were released in the presence of representatives of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation and Naga civil society organizations.
Speaking at the release “function”, “GPRN/NSCN” kilo kilonser Azheto Chophy maintained that Kehoi camp does not belong to the NSCN (K) or the NSCN (IM) or any other faction. Rather, he asserted, ‘it was built as a place for Naga reconciliation, peace and unity’. Azheto also affirmed against discrimination of any Naga tribe as all Naga tribes are equal.
Members of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation and Naga civil society organizations along with the released cadres of the NSCN (IM), stand outside the CHQ Church of Kehoi Camp. The GPRN/NSCN today released six NSCN (IM) cadres ‘unconditionally’ in the interest of genuine Naga reconciliation. (Morung Photos)
Peace and reconciliation are the desires of all Naga leaders and also of ‘Jehovah’, he said. “And what Nagas want, we must do and stop bloodshed” he emphasized. Handing over the captives to the members of Forum for Naga Reconciliation, Azheto appealed to civil society to pray that Nagas would one day find peace.
MIP kilonser, Alezo, also assured the gathering that the “GPRN/NSCN” had ‘no hidden agenda’ but that it wanted to ‘show their earnestness through action and not by shouting’. “This is not our weakness but our strength” he declared adding that the Nagas want a bright future and “enough is enough”.
On behalf of the released captives, Imcha Longkumer, “MIP secretary” of the NSCN (IM), expressed deep gratitude to the “GPRN/NSCN” for their “unconditional release” and also to the members of the reconciliation forum for their tireless effort in obtaining their freedom.
Longkumer, along with Tatar Hutovi were in confinement for 37 days. He testified that the captives were all treated very well during the entire time of their captivity and also assured to convey all the ‘good things’ they had heard and seen during their ‘stay’ at Kehoi.
“GPRN/NSCN” releases cadres; NSCN (IM) grateful Chairperson of National Socialist Women Organization of Nagalim (NSWON), YS Salem also assured the gathered civil society organizations that they had been treated well and nothing ‘bad’ happened during the 35 days of her confinement.
The 53 years old functionary, who is in her 29th year of “national service”, also wondered why it is ‘so difficult for Nagas to get together’. She assured the gathering that ‘from now on, wherever they might be, they would strive for the common good’.
Describing the occasion at Kehoi camp as an act in “defiance of the notion of the impossible”, convener of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation, Rev. Dr. Wati Aier said the people’s attitude towards reconciliation and peace had been limited so far. “We think reconciliation and peace cannot be the sane approach in our context. We make reconciliation and peace difficult” he lamented. “Our problems are created by us. And therefore these can be solved by us”, he reminded. Through God and the people’s reason and right spirit, Nagas can solve the seemingly unsolvable problems, the convener said and conveyed gratitude to the “GPRN/NSCN” on behalf of the forum for paving that way for reconciliation and peace. Nagas are looking at the events and drawing hope from it, he added.
On receiving news of the release of its functionaries from Kehoi camp, the NSCN (IM) arranged a small prayer program at its CHQ church in Hebron to welcome its comrades. Steering Committee Convener and kilo kilonser conveyed gratitude to the “GPRN/NSCN” for the unconditional release of the activists. Forum for Naga Reconciliation Convener, Rev. Dr. Wati Aier read the same message he had earlier read at Kehoi camp while members of Naga civil society organizations also spoke at the prayer. The brief function was concluded with a mass prayer for the officials from Hebron who finally returned home safely.
Representatives of other Naga civil society organizations also spoke at the occasion, conveying gratitude for the gesture of releasing the NSCN (IM) functionaries unconditionally and expressing hope that this act would lead to greater understanding among the Naga groups. Some of those who spoke at the occasion were representatives of the Naga Mothers’ Association, Naga Women Hoho of Dimapur, Naga Students’ Federation, Ao Union of Dimapur, Naga Women Hoho of Manipur, Sumi Totomi Hoho, , Tangkhul Hoho of Dimapur, Western Sumi Hoho, Eastern Naga People’s Organization, and DBs & GBs Joint Forum.
DECLARATION
The GPRN/NSCN, in presence of representatives from FNR, Hohos, women associations, NSF, and civil societies, hereby, releases the detained officials of Hebron camp unconditionally. This decision is taken so that Nagas could come together through genuine reconciliation and unity. The detained officials are released with all their belongings intact, in sound mind and health.
DETAINED OFFICIALS:
1. Imcha Longkumer, 2. Y.S.Salem, 3. Hutovi, 4. Aphi, 5. Aren, 6. Kuvei
REPRESENTATIVES OF CIVIL SOCIETIES
1. GBs & DBs, 2. Naga Women Union, Manipur, 3.Naga Women Hoho Dimapur, 4.Naga Mothers Association, 5. Ao Union, Dimapur, 6. Tangkhul Long representative, 7. Western Sumi Hoho, 8. Eastern Nagaland Peoples Organization, 9. Naga Students Federation, 10. Forum for Naga Reconciliation
Source: Morung Express
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