IMPHAL, March 10: The Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) in a statement issued by its general secretary, Dr. Gina Sangkham, deeply appreciates the wisdom demonstrated by the leaders of the Naga political groups, GPRN/NSCN, NNC/FGN and the NSCN/GPRN for their renewed commitment to the reconciliation process led by Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR). It said their sacrifices and roles towards achieving meaningful peace will be remembered by all.
NPMHR is also thankful to FNR for their patient efforts towards securing peace among the Nagas. At this time, when seemingly faced with insurmountable challenges, NPMHR is encouraged by their commitment to Peace and Reconciliation, it said.
NPMHR is concerned by the intermittent outbreaks of violence and confrontations, and the concomitant self-justifications and blame game among the different political groups, particularly those who have signed the Covenant of Reconciliation (CoR). “We would like to point out that violence affects not just the parties at confrontation but the public at large”.
NPMHR therefore urges all these political groups to abide by the CoR and refrain from violence to create favourable conditions for the reconciliation process to continue, which will pave the way for the top leaders to come together urgently. NPMHR also reminded everyone every Naga has a stake in the process and therefore must continue to support the process.
