‘Will still abide by the resolution’
Dimapur, July 25 (MExN): The NSCN (IM) today asked the Join Forum of Nagaland GBs Federation and DBs Association to take note of the “anti-peace demonstration” by NSCN (K) and FGN on July 25 when the two groups attacked the NSCN (IM) at Phek this morning, and appealed to the Joint Forum to show its credibility as a civil force that stands for peace.
A press release received here from the MIP/NSCN (IM) stated, “Not a day was passed when the Join Forum of the Nagaland GBs Federation and Nagaland DBs Association formally declared ceasefire amongst all Naga National workers/groups when the combined forces of Khaplang group and FGN attack the Town Command office of NSCN at Phek this morning between 4:00 a. to 8:00 am.” The release stated that the NSCN (IM) had no option but to retaliate.
In this regard, the release called upon the Naga public in general and the Join Forum of Nagaland GBs Federation and DBs Association in particular to take note of “this anti-peace demonstration” by NSCN (K) and FGN and see to it that in accordance with the resolution adopted on July 24.
The Joint Forum of Nagaland GB Federation and Nagaland DB Association had on July 24 formally declared a cease fire amongst all Naga National Workers/Groups initially for six months. The Joint Forum had appealed to all groups to strictly adhere to the five point resolutions and restrain from killings each other in all Naga inhabited areas.
In this connection, the release stated, “Something of serious action is necessitated against these groups to show sincerity of its approached to establishing peace and reconciliation in Nagalim” the release stated.
The release made a fervent appeal to the Forum to show its “credibility as a civil force that speaks for peace” and “to win the trust of NSCN who have trusted you by being a part of the ceasefire resolution.”
The release concluded that “the NSCN will still abide by the resolution despite such provocation. Because the NSCN continue to stand by the declaration of reconciliation among the Nagas by its Chairman Isak Chishi Swu”.
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