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The GPRN/NSCN has reasserted that it remains firm on the move for Naga unification initiated eight years ago. “GPRN/NSCN began the unification move and we continue to believe and insist that unity is possible,” stated a message from Gen. (Rtd) Khole Konyak, ChairYou didn’t have money for man of the GPRN/NSCN ‘Chai pani’ so the good of- on the 8th ‘Naga Unificaficer took your pocket in- tion’ commemoration on stead? November 22 at its designated camp, Khehoi. The Morung Express The message was read Poll QuEsTion out by Alezo Venuh, Envoy Vote on www.morungexpress.com to the Collective Leadership at the function, which sMs your answer to 9862574165 had in attendance leaders Are you satisfied with the of four NNC/FGN offshoots. Nagaland State govt’s Kiumukam Yimchunger, initiative for a new recruitment President of NNC (Non Acpolicy that is fair, transparent and judicious? Why? cordist) (Kiumukam/Hangping); Z. Royim Yimchunger, President of NNC (Non AcYes no others cordist) (Z. Royim/V. Nagi); Rather than taking honest responsibility for failures and Puthai Lam, Kilo Kilonser challenges are Nagas hiding of FGN (Shingya/Zhopra); behind the cloak of religion? and Temjenyanger Aier, Yes 71% president of NNC (Non Ac10% no cordist) (Temjenyanger/ 19% others Hozheto) were the leadDetails on page 7 ers present besides a host of representatives from the Naga civil society. Khole, in the message said that the unification KOHIMA, NOV 22 (MExN): Nagaland state Governor, PB Acharya has summoned the 10th session of the 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) on December 14 in the Assembly Hall, Kohima from GUWAHATI, NOVEM9:30 AM onwards. This was BER 22 (TNN): Nagacommunicated through land governor P B Acharya a press release issued by stood by the Assam Rifles’ Commissioner & Secretary, October notification isN Benjamin Newmai. sued to newspapers in that state, which accused them of being complicit in illegal activities by publishing statement of banned organizations. Acharya, who is also KOHIMA, NOVEMBER governor of Assam, said 22 (MExN): Speaker of here on Sunday that the Asthe NLA, Chotisuh Sazo, sam Rifles had done what is has now disposed of two prescribed under law. petitions concerning the “As per the law, the AsNPCC. The first, K. The- sam Rifles had done the rie, President, NPCC Vs S.I. right thing. Any banned Jamir MLA and others, was organization will not get dismissed vide an Order the publicity in our newsdated November 20. The papers. If they (armed outsecond, in which S.I. Jamir fits) are in peace agreement and seven others claimed with the government, their merger was accepted and statements can come in the the claimants declared as newspapers,” Acharya said. members of the NPF LegThe Assam Rifles sent islature Party vide an order the notification on October dated November 21. Mean- 25 saying that by reporting while, the NLA Speaker has of press statements issued also disposed off the peti- by National Socialist Countion filed for disqualifica- cil of Nagaland (Khaplang) tion of MLA Noke Wangnao (NSCN-K), the newspapers and 18 others as withdrawn. were supporting the unlawful association intentionally or unintentionally. The notification accused the editors of violating the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. Acharya also echoed DIMAPUR, NOVEMthat as NSCN (K) is a BER 22 (MExN): The Phom Students’ Confer- banned organization the ence (PSU) today stated Assam Rifles had to send that “the workmanship the notification. “There is a central law and work quality of state which prohibits publicity PWD has always fallen short of the expectation of banned outfits. Let law across the Eastern Na- takes its own course,” the galand all through the governor added. Following Assam Rifles’ years…” The PSU, in a press note, expressed support to notification, three English the ENSF’s demand that dailies in the state carried all major roads in eastern blank editorials on NaNagaland be transferred tional Press Day on Monto the BRO. It stated that day last in protest. Many of though road connectivity the editors in the state have and maintenances is the termed the notification as only lifeline of eastern Na- an attempt to gag the free galand, “the state PWD has press. They said they were failed to restore the dam- committed to ensuring imaged roads,” and urged the partial journalism by creatstate government to accede ing space for diverse viewpoints. to the ENSF demand.
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move of 2007 was a step towards the formation of a single political platform for all Nagas. It gave a fresh impetus to the political environment, while it sought to erase all past differences and avoid further feuds. However, Khole said that the prospect of unification alarmed “a section of national workers”, who feared it would harm their policy. Spreading of false propaganda to derail the process and the chairman of the NSCN (IM), Isak Chishi Swu’s statement “denying endorsing any authority within NSCN (IM) to work for Naga unification,” he added. “The term ‘national principle’ was interpreted to suit their interest… some apex Naga organisations became party to ‘Solution first and Unity second’… thus began a new round of factional feud.” The message, while appreciating the solidarity of the NNC leaders, stated that the GPRN/NSCN Collective Leadership believes the “Naga sovereignty issue is inseparable from our existence.” With the NSCN (K) entering into an agreement with the Myanmar govern-
(From l-R) Alezo Venuh, Envoy to the Collective leadership GPRn/nsCn; Puthai lam, Kilo Kilonser of FGn (shingya/Zhopra); Gen. (Rtd) Khole Konyak, Chairman of the GPRn/ nsCn; Temjenyanger Aier, President of nnC (non Accordist) (Temjenyanger/Hozheto); Kiumukam Yimchunger, President of nnC (non Accordist) (Kiumukam/Hangping); and Z. Royim Yimchunger, President of nnC (non Accordist) (Z. Royim/V. nagi) at the 8th ‘naga Unification’ commemoration on November 22.
ment in 2012 and the NSCN (IM) supporting the United Naga Council’s demand for ‘alternative political arrangement’ for the Nagas of Manipur, the GPRN/NSCN has been forced to act for the rights of the people of Nagaland, Khole said in the
message. It further stated that SS Khaplang’s agreement with Myanmar and the NSCN (IM)’s August 3 Accord, if it suits the interest of Nagas living across the international border and Nagas of Manipur, the GPRN/NSCN has no issue
with that. It however added, “What pleases the Naga people in Manipur will not necessarily be acceptable to the people of Nagaland.” With the Government of India ruling out merger of Naga-inhabited lands into
Nagaland “All Nagas must therefore live and progress in their own states and domiciles till such time future generation attains physical integration of Naga areas through historical right and greater political will.” On the same note, Ato Kilonser, K Kitovi Zhimomi, in his address said that with Th. Muivah admitting that sovereignty and integration is not possible, the Nagas of Nagaland should have a separate agenda. Muivah choosing not to make public the contents of the August 3 Accord only shows that it is not significant to the Nagas of Nagaland, he added. Peace activist, Niketu Iralu, who also addressed the function, recalled the ideals and aspiration of the pioneers, who launched the Naga struggle for identity and dignity. Stating that such a struggle is the most demanding and complicated, he said that the people involved make mistakes because of the weaknesses and shortcomings common to all human beings. “We the Nagas too have made serious mistakes.” “Our crisis today is threatening to overwhelm us because instead of admitting our own mistakes,
which will inspire others to do likewise, we are blaming one another and this has paralysed our struggle and our society.” According to Iralu, it is time to seriously listen to “our conscience” instead of only listening to “our head”, which has produced cleaver tactics and stratagems against one another. From conscience will come imaginative, constructive ideas of statesmanship that will be right for all Nagas, he said while quoting, “Statesmanship is doing today what events will force you to do tomorrow.” This kind of statesmanlike leadership is what we urgently need from the leaders of all groups and factions today, he urged. Meanwhile, Alobo Naga, who performed at the function, challenged the leaders of the Naga struggle to let go of tribal and personal interests and fight for the Naga identity. “We are Nagas first.” “We’re living in such a small place but we’re always fighting amongst ourselves,” he said, further reminding that beyond the boundaries of the state, Nagas become insignificant with other people barely aware of “our existence.”
Gov backs AR notification Following paper leak, NBSE class IX to nagaland newspapers exam rescheduled to November 28
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Persecuted Hindus have right to come to India: Nagaland Gov GUWAHATI, NOVEMBER 22 (IANS): Assam and Nagaland state Governor PB Acharya on Sunday said that Hindus persecuted anywhere in the world have the right to come to India and it was the duty of Indians to welcome them. “Hindus persecuted in other parts of the world have the right to come to India. It is our duty to receive them. Otherwise, where will they go? It is in this regard that I said that Hindustan is for Hindus,” the governor told the media at Raj Bhavan here. His statement on Sunday came a day after a section of the media quoted Acharya as saying that “Hindustan is for Hindus and that there is nothing wrong with that”. Acharya said a section of the media had published only half of his statement, making it controversial. The governor’s statement on Saturday about “Hindustan is for Hindus” stirred a controversy amid reports of large-scale illegal immigration from neighbouring Bangladesh and against the backdrop
of the Centre’s recent notification to allow religious minorities from neighbouring Pakistan and Bangladesh, fleeing persecution in those countries, to settle in India. About the Muslims living in these countries, Acharya said, “The Muslims can go anywhere. They can go to Pakistan or to India, just like Taslima Nasrin has come to settle in India.” Acharya expressed concern over the ongoing updating of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam and said he had asked the department concerned to ensure a correct NRC without the name of even one illegal Bangladeshi migrant. “The officials concerned told me they have received 68,33,204 applications as of August 31. The process of physical verification is on. I am sure the department will complete the process by December, as fixed by the central government,” he said. “I am sure the updated NRC will not have names of any illegal immigrants,” the governor said.
A gazette notification earlier this month declared NSCN (K) and its front organizations as a terrorist organization under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. The NSCN (K), which was involved in killing 18 army personnel in Chandel district of Manipur on June this year, was formed in 1988. The outfit abrogated ceasefire agreement with the centre on March this year. It signed the peace agreement in March 2001. Acharya said that with
NSCN (IM), the largest armed group in Northeast, having peace framework with the centre, the hope for peace has rekindled in the region. “If peace comes in Nagaland, it will give great hope for peace in the whole of Northeast. The peace framework with NSCN (IM) has rekindled that hope. Also the democratic process in neighbouring Myanmar is a positive symptom for the region’s peace and security,” the governor added.
DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 22 (MExN): Following the leakage of question papers for the NBSE Class IX final examinations 2015, the Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) today rescheduled the exam to be conducted from November 28 to December 14. In a press release, NBSE Chairman, Asano Sekhose provided more insight into the details of the paper leakage. The board informed that the confidential packets containing the question papers were collected from the board’s office by the Headmaster of Mount Hermon School, Purana Bazar, Dimapur on November 19. However, on reaching Dimapur, “instead of keeping the packets in the school under safe custody, it was kept in his residence,” the NBSE said. The NBSE then revealed that on the morning of November 20, the Headmaster’s son, who is a Class IX student, had “stolen the packets, opened it and took out the question papers for English, Alternative English, Social Sciences,
Science, Mathematics and Environmental Education, thereby causing leakage of the questions.” The NBSE informed that the Headmaster reported the matter to the board on November 20 in the afternoon, and subsequently an FIR was registered at East Police Station, Dimapur. As an immediate penal action, the board has cancelled the examination centre at Mount Hermon School. Further course of action will be initiated as per rules, it assured. The board informed that it would be issuing new question papers for English, Alternative English, Social Sciences, Science, Mathematics and Environmental Education. Regarding the remaining subjects, it notified that schools may use the question papers already issued by the board. The new question papers will be delivered to the district headquarters on December 3 and 4 by the board officials, while schools under Kohima district can collect the papers from the board’s office.
NSF calls for thorough probe The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has called for a thorough investigation into the question paper leak for Class IX final examinations. A press note from the NSF Education Secretary, Imtiyapang urged that those responsible “must be punished severely so that this kind of unwanted incident does not happen in the examination system of the state.” While acknowledging the NBSE for their timely response to the situation, it appealed for the concerned authority to find a mechanism to tackle this kind of problem with utmost seriousness, once and for all. “This kind of question paper leakage problem has been happening from time to time,” the NSF stated. It further asked students to discharge their duty responsibly, and urged the public to provide “good ambience to the students so that they may be able to study properly without any disturbances.” NBSE Notice on Page 9
Nearly 100 bodies pulled from landslide at Myanmar jade mine
YANGON, NOVEMBER 22 (REUTERS): Nearly 100 bodies have been pulled from a landslide near a jade mine in Myanmar’s northern Kachin State and an estimated 100 people are still missing, a rescue official said on Sunday. The landslide happened in the early hours of Saturday in Hpakant, an area that produces some of the world’s highest-quality jade, but the mines and dump sites for debris are rife with hazards and landslides are not uncommon, though rarely this deadly. Workers, many of them migrants from other parts of the country, toil long hours for little pay. The state-run Global New Light of Myanmar newspaper said that many of the miners were sleeping in huts when the landslide occurred. An official with the Hpakant Township Fire Brigade told Reuters by telephone that 99 bodies had been recovered by late Sunday afternoon and that this number was likely to
People look for the bodies of miners killed by a landslide in Hpakant jade mine in Kachin state November 21, 2015. Picture taken November 21. (REUTERS)
rise. “We are sure the death toll will go up since many are still missing,” he said. The official, who asked not to be named because he was not authorized to speak to the media, said that the accident occurred near a mining site controlled by Triple One Jade Mining at around 3 a.m. on Saturday. It was unclear as to what triggered the landslide in the remote and mountainous region that is almost entirely off limits to foreigners.
A lawmaker also confirmed the figure. Zaw Htay, a senior official from the President’s Office, said that rescue efforts were being carried out by local authorities. “Responsible officials from Kachin State government are taking care of rescue and relief works,” he said. Myanmar’s jade industry is extremely opaque and much of the jade that is mined in Hpakant is believed to be smuggled to neighbouring China where the stone is highly valued.
According to researchers from environmental advocacy group Global Witness, which published a comprehensive report on the sector earlier this year, the value of jade production in Myanmar is estimated to have been as much as US$31 billion in 2014. Many of the jade mines are connected to government officials, members of armed ethnic groups and cronies with close ties to the former military government, the group found.
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