Appeals to NSCN (K) for consideration of ceasefire
DIMAPUR, DECEMBER 8 (MExN): A four member peace team of the Naga Mothers Association (NMA) crossed the Nagaland-Myanmar border to meet the NSCN (K) and appealed for consideration of a Ceasefire in the interest of peace.
A press note from the NMA informed that the team consisted of NMA President, Abeiu Meru; Advisor NMA, Dr Rosemary Dzuvichu; Secretary NMA, Lochumbeni Humtsoe and NMA member Angela Yhome. It stated that the appeal from the NMA has been forwarded to the Chairman of the NSCN (K) and the NMA’s request for meeting him has been accepted. The peace team will be meeting him soon, the NMA informed.
Meanwhile, it refuted reports that the NMA delegation was led by the wife of an NSCN (K) official. “The report is false and speculative and we request that proper confirmation be made before going to press,” the NMA stated. “At a time when we are in the midst of armed conflicts, it is also such wrong information that gives rise to misunderstandings,” it added.
This is the second peace mission for a dialogue with the NSCN (K) across the borders since last year and the NMA is hopeful of meeting the NSCN (K) Chairman soon. The NMA further expressed gratitude to the IG Assam Rifles and his Commanders for granting permission to cross over without any problems and the willing support given for peace initiatives by the Naga Mothers.
“We earnestly appeal as mothers, to both sides, for restraint and to avoid armed confrontations and killings, in the interest of peace in our land. The NMA is deeply committed to carry on the peace initiatives further and will do so,” it stated.
