•–In the land of the Legendary “Lotus Eaters”, it is said that a day seem like years and conversely years seems just a day. At times, an object close is seen to be distant and at times seemingly close though it is far off. The Naga Political problem quite resembles the notion stated above. Circumvent by the two World Wars which brought untold destruction and genocide to mankind in its wake. Nations of the world in saying ‘never again’ reaffirmed their faith in the Fundamental Human Rights envisaged vis-à-vis – “Charter of the United Nations, 1945” and the “Universal Human Rights, 1948” have been adopted for recognition and protection of mankind from War.
In contemporary times; mindful and conscious of the Natural Rights of a People, large or a minority and as envisaged under the two historic declarations so as to lay the foundation of the principle of Freedom and Liberty based on Self-determination of all people; “Declaration on granting of Independence to colonial countries and People, 1960” have been pledged and adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations. Nevertheless, yet again, “International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 1966” emphasising, People of the world ardently desire the end of colonization and subjugation in all its manifestations have been signed in accordance with the principles proclaimed in the charter of the United Nations. Part-1 Article 1 of this covenant states and provides for “All People have the right of self-determination”. As such, by virtue of this right, People can freely determine their future in matters of Political status and in freely pursuing their economic, social and cultural developments.
Naga People, by shortcomings are doing themselves wrong at times tempered with disunity. As a result, presently our self-determination is being denied us as claimed by others. However, this denial is considered amongst other things; violation of our (i) Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948 (ii) The Charter of the United Nations, 1945 and (iii) the International Covenant of Civil and Political Rights, 1966. A point to ponder – United Nations declarations simply means – the world has granted a People right to self-determination. A People or State is customarily recognized by International Societies on the firm grounds of (i) Territorial principle (ii) Nationality principle (iii) Passive personality principle (iv) Protective principle and (v) Universality principle. A new claimant State emerging as a result of aggression, the application of racial discrimination or subjugation, the denial of self-determination is condemned and censured by the United Nations.
In whatever form, political change must take place. There are considerable avenues of political mechanism to eke out a nation State under suitable nomenclatures of State befitting to the prevailing time, conditions and situations if, there is a will based on the principles of Equality, Reason and Justice.
The public International Law prescribes and recognizes a number of States other than full-fledged Sovereign State such as; not fully Sovereign State, Protectorate State, Trust territory State, Vassal State, Associated State, Federal State and lastly, Holy see (Vatican) State.
Akang Ao, Principal, Kohima Law College
In contemporary times; mindful and conscious of the Natural Rights of a People, large or a minority and as envisaged under the two historic declarations so as to lay the foundation of the principle of Freedom and Liberty based on Self-determination of all people; “Declaration on granting of Independence to colonial countries and People, 1960” have been pledged and adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations. Nevertheless, yet again, “International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 1966” emphasising, People of the world ardently desire the end of colonization and subjugation in all its manifestations have been signed in accordance with the principles proclaimed in the charter of the United Nations. Part-1 Article 1 of this covenant states and provides for “All People have the right of self-determination”. As such, by virtue of this right, People can freely determine their future in matters of Political status and in freely pursuing their economic, social and cultural developments.
Naga People, by shortcomings are doing themselves wrong at times tempered with disunity. As a result, presently our self-determination is being denied us as claimed by others. However, this denial is considered amongst other things; violation of our (i) Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948 (ii) The Charter of the United Nations, 1945 and (iii) the International Covenant of Civil and Political Rights, 1966. A point to ponder – United Nations declarations simply means – the world has granted a People right to self-determination. A People or State is customarily recognized by International Societies on the firm grounds of (i) Territorial principle (ii) Nationality principle (iii) Passive personality principle (iv) Protective principle and (v) Universality principle. A new claimant State emerging as a result of aggression, the application of racial discrimination or subjugation, the denial of self-determination is condemned and censured by the United Nations.
In whatever form, political change must take place. There are considerable avenues of political mechanism to eke out a nation State under suitable nomenclatures of State befitting to the prevailing time, conditions and situations if, there is a will based on the principles of Equality, Reason and Justice.
The public International Law prescribes and recognizes a number of States other than full-fledged Sovereign State such as; not fully Sovereign State, Protectorate State, Trust territory State, Vassal State, Associated State, Federal State and lastly, Holy see (Vatican) State.
Akang Ao, Principal, Kohima Law College
