Dimapur, October 5 (MExN): The Naga Hoho expresses solidarity with the movement for restoration of democracy in Burma. Observing International Day of Action for a Free Burma the Naga Hoho said it is disturbed at the current human rights crisis in Myanmar (Burma).
“The international community irrespective of small or powerful nations should condemn the military Junta firing upon and arresting monks and peaceful civilian demonstrators and act immediately for prevention of further violence and bloodshed” stated a Naga Hoho message from its press secretary P Chuba Ozukum.
The brutal repression that took place in 1988 resulting in the deaths of over 3,000 people must not be repeated, it stated. The apex Naga body said that the people of Burma have the right to peacefully express their views and the government of Burma has the responsibility to respect and uphold the right to peaceful protest.
“Naga Hoho urges the members of the United Nations Security Council to immediately intervene and resolve the long-standing human rights problems in Burma, including the detention of Aung San Suu Kyi and other political prisoners.” China and other associations of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries especially India and Japan are urged to use their influence on Burma to allow peaceful protests and stop any violence against the protesters.
NSF Burma solidarity today
Dimapur, October 5 (MExN): In the backdrop of “Day of International Action for a Free Burma,” October 6 (Saturday), the Naga Students’ Federation along with the rest of the world, is organizing a programme to express its solidarity with the people of Burma/Myanmar in their movement for democracy. The programme will commence from 9 am, in front of the NSF office, Naga Club building Kohima, informed NSF chief Imchatoba Imchen.
