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DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 25 (MExN): Eustar Chishi Swu, wife of NSCN (IM) Chairman, Isak Chishi Swu today issued a “confession and prayer request” on behalf of her husband. “Before God and our Nation, I on behalf of my husband and leader, Chairman Isak Chishi Swu take this opportunity to confess the sins of omission and commission committed before God and the Nation. We surrender our life to the Almighty God and earnestly seek God’s will for us and the Nation. Confess any wrong decision taken in the past. Confess any sins of signing wrong documents which have caused havoc and disturbances in the life of the People and the Nation. Confess before God and Man for not being fully able to follow the will of God,” said the statement. It proclaimed that “Tribes, Nations, Race and our Land belong to God,” and said “we humbly confess and seek forgiveness before God and our people for any sins and ask God to sustain us. We today totally surrender before him.” It further appealed for all to remember the NSCN (IM) Chairman continually in prayers for his speedy recovery.

“It is time to break the silence because silence encourages the perpetrators,” said Joseph Hesso, Superintendant of Police Kohima on the International Day for Elimination of Violence Against women, which was commemorated in Kohima today under the theme ‘Break the Chain; Stop the Violence.’ The event was held at Molu Ki, Paramedical Colony, Kohima, and organized by the North East Network and State Resource Centre for Women. Affirming that violence against women cuts across age, class, tribe, religion, denominations, geography and that it occurs not only in the public space but often in the domestic or personal spheres, Wekowe-u Tsuhah, Program Manager, NEN noted that women are often left invisible and silenced. And despite the progression of Naga women in recent years in education, skills, confidence, employment, gender based discrimination and violence against women strongly persists. The wall of silence

and taboo are often obstacle that prevents communities from getting actively involved with the cause. “But somewhere we must begin. We all must act to break the chain of violence and the first step is to breaking the silence. We must remember that by remaining silent about violence, we are perpetuating violence. Perpetrators and even entire societies choose to commit violence and thus they can choose to stop violence,” added Tsuhah. A call to action towards ending violence against women and girls was shared by Bano Vinito, Chairperson, Nagaland State Social Welfare Board who stressed on the need for the public to be made more aware on existing laws to protect women which can be utilized to prevent discrimination. “Gender related issues should be included in the text books for education at all levels so that our children grow up shaped with mindsets to respect gender equality,” asserted Vinito adding that more awareness should be created about the role that family plays in inculcating values

Further appreciating the positive trend in Nagaland where women are excelling much more than men, Mor humorously stated, “A day may come when men have to fight for reservation, contrary to the present situation.”

Increase in violence against women

students observing the international Day for Elimination of Violence against Women, participating in a handprint campaign to stop violence against women in nagaland.

in children. Hence the need to teach children so that the values of gender equality, respect, dignity and inclusiveness are naturally a part of their being and lifestyles. Vinito urged the participants to pledge towards

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ensuring elimination of violence against women and restoring women’s dignity and rights. The event was also attended by Rovilatuo Mor, Deputy Commissioner, Kohima as the Guest of

Honor, who in his speech noted that violence is not just physical but psychological, emotional and attitudinal, which hampers the growth of society, human communities and the family.

In the backdrop of increasing violence against women, Joseph Hesso today appealed for people to work together to control violence and crime against women. “Crime against women is becoming quite common in Nagaland. Since 2011, the state has witnessed an increase in growing violence against women. There are so many unreported cases where victims suffer silently. We cannot keep claiming that Nagaland is the safest place in India because it is no longer a safe place,” lamented Hesso. He further pointed out that in 2011, 5 cases of crimes against women were registered followed by 7cases in 2012, 16 in 2013, 24 in 2014 and 23 cases in 2015 till date. Hesso noted that family environments are a ma-

jor factor regarding people who perpetrate these crimes. School dropouts, peer pressure, negative usage of internet etc are also other factors, he said. Admitting that the police are not trained to deal with such kinds of cases where criminals can be counseled and corrected, the SP appealed for the support of NGOs and civil societies. Hesso further urged the public to come forward and correct the police forces if they experience any shortcomings. “I assure all of you that we will give our best to provide safety and security to the women and children of Kohima. Help us to serve you better,” said the Kohima SP. Later, a debate was held on the topic, ‘Nagaland is the safest place in India, where Kivi Swu from Kohima Science College, and Tsekhuli Thopi from Mt Hermon emerged winners. Ngashu Phom from Mezhur Higher Secondary School bagged the second prize. An awareness concert was also held featuring Alobo Naga and the band, Symphony Academy of music, The Elementz, Tiarenla and Tali Angh.

appreciate each other’s Un: 2015 set to be hottest on record contribution: naga hoho Children bear brunt of

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 25 (MExN): The Naga Hoho today refuted the notion that it stands for “solution first and unity second,” and stated that this interpretation “does not arise.” It further expressed “pain” at the GPRN/ NSCN Collective Leadership’s interpretation of the Naga Hoho on this issue. A press note from the Naga Hoho stated that since its formation, the Naga Hoho has been “working with clear conscience in the interest of the Naga people as a whole” in matters relating to reconciliation among different Naga political groups and the peace process between the GOI and the Naga people. The Naga Hoho said that it has put in “all means within its capacity in the best interest of the Nagas, for which the Naga people should be able to judge.” It recalled that the Hoho

was formed when the Naga people could not tolerate fratricidal killings particularly after the split of NSCN in 1988, “keeping in mind that unity among the Naga political groups and early Indo-Naga political settlement was the only option for the Nagas.” It reminded that the Naga Hoho in its 3rd Federal Assembly on July 26, 2010 at Mokokchung unanimously reaffirmed its position on reconciliation and the peace process that - “After discussion, the house reaffirmed the standing resolution of the Naga Hoho that Reconciliation process and the peace process or negotiation must go simultaneously as the politics being dynamic in nature. To strengthen this reaffirmation, the following resolution was thus phrased Henceforth, every tribe

must abide by the Naga Hoho Federal Assembly resolution and should not deviate from the expressed stand of the Naga Hoho.” It further stated that Naga Hoho Executives and the Naga Hoho Political Affairs Committee have been meeting different Naga political groups for unity and political settlement. It added that “whether the ‘Nagas of Nagaland have voice or no voice’ will be best judged by the Tribe Hohos from Nagaland state. As for us, Naga Hoho has been always manned by the Naga tribes based in Kohima working for the common goal and aspiration of the Nagas and not as presumed.” The Naga Hoho affirmed that “appreciation and recognition of each other’s contribution,” instead of fault finding, is “the only answer at this moment.”

without Borders condemn honesty more likely only Reporters AR notice to Nagaland newspapers when little effort required

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TORONTO, NOVEMBER 25 (IANS): We are more likely to do the right thing in situations of moral conflict when it requires little to no effort, says a study. For example, if income information is automatically entered into our tax return, we may be less likely to alter it to something that is incorrect once it is there, the researchers explained. “We do not think there is one solution for all situations in which you are tempted to be dishonest, but we definitely know from prior research that people tend to accept the status quo,” said study co-author Nina Mazar, associate professor at Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto in Canada. As part of their work, the researchers ran an experiment to gauge how people

would behave under different choice scenarios where there was a financial gain attached to their answers. Participants cheated most when it meant passively ignoring an incorrect answer with higher financial value that had been automatically generated for them, rather than actively creating the dishonest response themselves. However, cheating was virtually eliminated when the scenario was set up so that participants were automatically given the honest response and had to override it if they wanted to give a different answer that carried a bigger financial gain. Participants who cheated had slower reaction times than those who did not, suggesting some psychological struggle, the researchers said in an official statement.

DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 25 (MExN): Reporters without Borders, a France-based international NGO that promotes and defends freedom of information and freedom of the press, has condemned the notice issued by the Assam Rifles to Nagaland newspapers regarding publication of statements issued by the NSCN (K). “This directive with the aim of telling the news media what they can put in their reports is outrageous,” said Benjamin Ismaïl, the head of the Reporters without Borders Asia-Pacific desk. “Quoting or reporting the statement of militant groups, like the statements of any source, is part of the work of the journalists. We remind the Assam Rifles that reporting statements is not the same as endorsing them or promoting them. It is part of the job of providing the public with information,” he said. It may be noted that the AR had sent the notice to five Nagaland newspapers accusing them of providing “support to an unlawful association” and said they would be sanctioned under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act 1967 if they continued to publish the statements of the now banned NSCN (K). Earlier this year, the 2015 Reporters without Borders press freedom index ranked India 136th out of 180 countries that were surveyed worldwide in terms of press freedom.

GENEVA, NOVEMBER 25 (REUTERS): This year is set to be the hottest on record and 2016 could be even hotter due to the current El Niño weather pattern, the U.N. weather agency said on Wednesday. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said global average surface temperatures in 2015 were likely to reach what it called the “symbolic and significant milestone” of 1° Celsius above the pre-industrial era. “This is due to a combination of a strong El Niño and human-induced global warming,” the WMO said in a statement. Next week world leaders will gather in Paris to discuss plans to curb greenhouse gas emissions and prevent world temperatures rising beyond 2 degrees above pre-industrial levels. The El Nino weather pattern, marked by warming sea-surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean, causes extremes such as scorching weather and flooding. Meteorologists expect El Nino to peak between October and January and to be one of the strongest on record. A preliminary estimate based on data from January to October showed that the global average surface temperature for 2015 was around 0.73 °C above the 1961-1990 average of 14.0°C, and approximately 1°C above the pre-industrial 1880-1899 period, the WMO said. “This is all bad news for the planet,” WMO Secretary-General Michel Jarraud said in a statement. The years 2011-2015 have also been the hottest five year period on record, with temperatures about 0.57 °C (1.01 degrees Fahrenheit) above the 19611990 reference period. Global ocean temperatures were unprecedented during the period, and several land areas -- including the continental United States, Australia, Europe, South America and Rus-

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climate change: UNICEF

UNITED NATIONS, NOVEMBER 25 (IANS): More than half a billion children live in areas with extremely high flood occurrence and 160 million in high drought zones, leaving them exposed to the impacts of climate change, UNICEF has said. Of the 530 million children in the flood-prone zones, some 300 million live in countries where more than half the population lives in poverty -- on less than $3.10 a day, Xinhua cited the UNICEF report on Tuesday. The report pointed out that “of those living in high drought severity areas, 50 million are in countries where more than half the population lives in poverty”. “The sheer numbers underline the urgency of

acting now,” UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake said. “Today’s children are the least responsible for climate change, but they, and their children, are the ones who will live with its consequences. And, as is so often the case, disadvantaged communities face the gravest threat,” he said. C limate chang e means more droughts, floods, heatwaves and other severe weather conditions. These events can cause death and devastation, and can also contribute to the increased spread of major killers of children, such as malnutrition, malaria and diarrhoea, according to the report. The vast majority of the children living in areas

at extremely high risk of floods are in Asia, and the majority of those in areas at risk of drought are in Africa, said the report. In the upcoming 21st UN climate change conference, known as COP21, world leaders gathering in Paris from November 30 to December 11 will seek to reach agreement on cutting greenhouse gas emissions, which is critical to limiting potentially catastrophic rises in temperature. “We know what has to be done to prevent the devastation climate change can inflict. Failing to act would be unconscionable,” said Lake. “We owe it to our children -- and to the planet -- to make the right decisions at COP21.”

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India wants west to ‘walk the talk’ on climate change

NEw DElhI, NOVEMBER 25 (IANS): The developed countries will have to “walk the talk” in Paris to make the climate change conference a success, according to the minister of state for environment, forest and climate change Prakash Javadekar. He said there were four distinct criteria which the United States and other western nations must show flexibility on otherwise in the words of French President Francois Hollande “Paris can fail”.

The criteria for success of Paris talks called the Conference of Parties or CoP21, according to the minister are agreement on maintaining global temperature rise below two degrees celsius, mechanism to monitor the commitments made by all the countries on climate change, concrete steps to raise the $100 billion every year for the climate fund and transfer of technology from the developed countries to developing countries.

Over 190 countries are expected to work on a climate agreement with more than 50 heads of state or governments converging on Paris from November 30. “Although some may criticise that Paris will yield a minimalist agreement, yet much had been achieved in the last year to make it possible to come to an agreement with climate justice,” Javadekar told IANS in an interview at his residence on Tuesday.

sia -- broke previous temperature records by large margins. “The world’s ten warmest years have all occurred since 1998, with eight of them being since 2005,” the WMO said.

Next year may yet be even warmer, since levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere have risen to a new record every year for the past 30 years, and the El Niño phenomenon is likely

to continue into 2016. “The year whose annual mean temperature is likely to be most strongly influenced by the current El Niño is 2016 rather than 2015,” the WMO said.

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