Dimapur, December 20 (MExN): The Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) has convened for the Naga Peace Summit IV at Chiang Mai, Thailand with representatives of GPRN/NSCN, NNC/FGN and Naga National Workers People Support Group, Quakers, American Baptist, and Naga Church leaders taking part. A statement issued by the forum has stated that “since the Chiang Mai Naga Peace Summit III, several public events have taken place and brought people together in strengthening the Naga Reconciliation process”.
The forum stated that the present Naga Peace Summit IV in Chiang Mai has been “a time of reflection and grounding”. Pointing out that the reconciliation process “continues to be a challenging and daunting task because it involves recognizing, acknowledging and overcoming how Nagas have profoundly wounded and hurt each other”, the forum affirmed that for “genuine reconciliation to be realized, Nagas have to honestly and non-violently address our differences and to take the process as a time to begin healing from our trauma”.
Stating that the Naga Reconciliation process was not an easy one and that the “journey is filled with turbulence”, the forum nevertheless pointed out that “in spite of the difficult circumstances, positive movement has taken place”. “We however recognize that not all Naga political groups were able to attend the Naga Peace Summit IV; and therefore the Forum for Naga Reconciliation urges all Naga political groups to stay in relationship with the reconciliation process”, it stated. The forum also affirmed the active participation of those groups that attended the Naga Peace Summit IV and expressed appreciation for their continued resolve and commitment to Naga reconciliation.
The forum said it “continued to struggle with how to manage the expectations of the people in order to achieve the common goal of reconciliation”. Pointing out that Naga reconciliation is in the interest of all Nagas, the forum implored all Nagas to stay in relationship with each other so that “we can all walk the road to reconciliation together”. The FNR also took the opportunity to remain committed to the inclusive nature of the Naga reconciliation process and to emphasize that no group will be left behind in its pursuit to reconciliation.
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