GPRN/NSCN and FGN, two of the three signatories of the Covenant of Reconciliation, are closely observing the activities of IM cadres in eastern Nagaland. Naga people are informed that while Mr. Isak Chishi Swu and Th Muivah demand sincerity from the Government of India, back home in Nagaland, despite being a signatory of the Covenant of Reconciliation, they have miserably failed to be sincere to their own people. The ink on the documents they signed are still wet yet they are threatening to throw Nagaland into further turmoil. Naga people have the right to know why Mr. Muivah has ordered military offensive in eastern Nagaland under the command of Absolom Tangkhul
Below are some important documents which IM signed in presence of FNR however today their action appears to be the very opposite to what they have pledged.
Soon after the Covenant of Reconciliation jointly signed by Isak Chishi Swu, Chairman NSCN (IM), S.S Khaplang, Chairman GPRN/NSCN and Brig (Retd) S. Singnya, Kedahge, FGN in the month of June 2009, the Chiangmai VI declaration was issued on 23rd September 2009 signed by Gen. V.S Atem of IM, Zhopra Vero of FGN and Wangtin Naga of GPRN/NSCN stated, “To facilitate he summit at the highest level, at the earliest, in affirmation of the Covenant of Reconciliation. We reaffirm our total commitment to work together in the spirit of love, non-voilence, peace,and respect to resolve outstanding issues amongst us. Therefore, we pledge to cease all forms of offensive activities in toto”.
On December 8 2009, the Joint Working Grpup (JWG) issued a public affirmation signed by Vikiye Awomi of IM, Zhopra Vero of FGN and C Singson of GPRN/NSCN in which the last sentence read,
“The Joint Working Group reinforces our pledge to abide and implement cessation of all forms of offensive activities in toto”
On march 10, 2010, the Joint Working Group (JWG) issued a joint appeal signed by C Singson of GPRN/NSCN, Zhopra Vero of FGN and Q Tuccu of IM and Dr. Wati Aier representing FNR, whose third point stated, “To cease all offensive activities in toto; and all Naga army commanders in the Naga areas are hereby requested to uphold and abide by this principle”
On September 18, 2010, Th. Muivah, General Secretary NSCN (IM), N Kitovi Zhimomi, General Secretary GPRN/NSCN and Brig (Retd) of FGN met at Dimapur and the last sentence in their joint declaration stated, “Furthermore, we commit to cessation of all forms of hostilities including any territorial expansion. for this JWG will meet from time to time”
On 9th October, 2010, Gen. V.S Atem of IM, Zhopra Vero of FGN, C Singson of GPRN/NSCN made a five point commitment of which stated,
1. That a complete “status Quo” by all groups be maintained.
2. That, the activities and movements of the respective governments including cadres etc. should remain confined to their own and respective jurisdiction and territories;
3. That, in all cases of necessary movements which requires passages from each other’s territories, prior information should be given to each other for mutual understanding and maintaining peaceful atmosphere.
4. That, it is further suggested that in some areas/territories which have become sensitive owing to individual or personal differences among commanders or cadres, their respective Governments are requested to make necessary corrections or placements on such cases to other units or battalions to avoid any reoccurrence of tensions.
5. Acknowledging that kidnappings and extortions have become an unbearable concern of all, irrespective of business communities or the general public, the JWG have agreed to vigilantly check through a collective mechanism forthwith.
. It is very unfortunate that the MIP of IM dated 23rd Feb 2011, in contradiction to all agreed resolutions signed at different times, should justify sending heavily armed cadres to Khiamnungan region and eastern Nagaland. Unless the agreed principles are adhered to in letter and spirit, Naga history will bear witness as to who invited further bloodshed.
Issued by:
MIP, GPRN/NSCN &
Rali Wali, FGN.
Below are some important documents which IM signed in presence of FNR however today their action appears to be the very opposite to what they have pledged.
Soon after the Covenant of Reconciliation jointly signed by Isak Chishi Swu, Chairman NSCN (IM), S.S Khaplang, Chairman GPRN/NSCN and Brig (Retd) S. Singnya, Kedahge, FGN in the month of June 2009, the Chiangmai VI declaration was issued on 23rd September 2009 signed by Gen. V.S Atem of IM, Zhopra Vero of FGN and Wangtin Naga of GPRN/NSCN stated, “To facilitate he summit at the highest level, at the earliest, in affirmation of the Covenant of Reconciliation. We reaffirm our total commitment to work together in the spirit of love, non-voilence, peace,and respect to resolve outstanding issues amongst us. Therefore, we pledge to cease all forms of offensive activities in toto”.
On December 8 2009, the Joint Working Grpup (JWG) issued a public affirmation signed by Vikiye Awomi of IM, Zhopra Vero of FGN and C Singson of GPRN/NSCN in which the last sentence read,
“The Joint Working Group reinforces our pledge to abide and implement cessation of all forms of offensive activities in toto”
On march 10, 2010, the Joint Working Group (JWG) issued a joint appeal signed by C Singson of GPRN/NSCN, Zhopra Vero of FGN and Q Tuccu of IM and Dr. Wati Aier representing FNR, whose third point stated, “To cease all offensive activities in toto; and all Naga army commanders in the Naga areas are hereby requested to uphold and abide by this principle”
On September 18, 2010, Th. Muivah, General Secretary NSCN (IM), N Kitovi Zhimomi, General Secretary GPRN/NSCN and Brig (Retd) of FGN met at Dimapur and the last sentence in their joint declaration stated, “Furthermore, we commit to cessation of all forms of hostilities including any territorial expansion. for this JWG will meet from time to time”
On 9th October, 2010, Gen. V.S Atem of IM, Zhopra Vero of FGN, C Singson of GPRN/NSCN made a five point commitment of which stated,
1. That a complete “status Quo” by all groups be maintained.
2. That, the activities and movements of the respective governments including cadres etc. should remain confined to their own and respective jurisdiction and territories;
3. That, in all cases of necessary movements which requires passages from each other’s territories, prior information should be given to each other for mutual understanding and maintaining peaceful atmosphere.
4. That, it is further suggested that in some areas/territories which have become sensitive owing to individual or personal differences among commanders or cadres, their respective Governments are requested to make necessary corrections or placements on such cases to other units or battalions to avoid any reoccurrence of tensions.
5. Acknowledging that kidnappings and extortions have become an unbearable concern of all, irrespective of business communities or the general public, the JWG have agreed to vigilantly check through a collective mechanism forthwith.
. It is very unfortunate that the MIP of IM dated 23rd Feb 2011, in contradiction to all agreed resolutions signed at different times, should justify sending heavily armed cadres to Khiamnungan region and eastern Nagaland. Unless the agreed principles are adhered to in letter and spirit, Naga history will bear witness as to who invited further bloodshed.
Issued by:
MIP, GPRN/NSCN &
Rali Wali, FGN.
