DIMAPUR, JUNE 24 (MExN): The Sumi Hoho has expressed pain over the decision of the NSCN (IM) decision to annul the Zunheboto ceasefire agreement that was widely reported in yesterday’s local news-dailies.
Refuting the reasons given by the NSCN (IM) that it was made to sign the truce pact under duress citing the “brazen attitude and treacherous action of the NSCN (K) cadres under the command of Nikhuyi,” the Sumi Hoho clarified that the representatives of both NSCN factions had come for the meeting on June 14, 2006 under the escort of Peace Monitoring Cell but never in full combat.
“And in no case the agreement was signed under intimidation, force nor persuasions”, the Sumi Hoho stated in a rejoinder issued by President H.S Rotokha and General Secretary Aheto V. Yepthomi. “There was of course, a bit of disagreement on area coverage in the course of discussion. However, the representatives of both the factions came to a conclusion that the agreement should initially cover all Sumi inhabited and not Zunheboto district exclusively”, the statement maintained.
The Sumi Hoho informed that the representatives of both the factions were convinced and signed four points of agreement witnessed by Sumi Hoho and Sumi Kukami Hoho in presence of all Sumi NGOs. Further, this agreement between the two NSCN factions was welcomed and fully endorsed by the Sumi general public meeting on June 23, it was informed.
The Sumi Hoho also clarified that it had received reports of firing at Khukiye Lukhai and Chisholimi on June 14 but that on inquiry, it came to light that the firing happened before the agreement was signed and it was ordered to be stopped.
The Sumi Hoho and other civil societies appealed to all leaderships to be more sincere in their approach towards peace and reconciliation process regardless of ‘insignificant hurdles that may stand on the way’.
“We expect a sense of mutual understanding will prevail in the best interest of the Nagas in general”, it stated.
Sumi general public meeting endorse ceasefire
DIMAPUR, JUNE 24 (MExN): The Sumi General public meeting held on Friday, June 23 has fully endorsed the bilateral ceasefire agreement signed by the NSCN factions on June 14 under the initiative of the Sumi Hoho for cessation of armed clashes among the factions. The meeting also urged upon the concerned leaders to initiate such agreements to all sectors in Nagaland.
The five point resolution adopted also appreciated the timely intervention and selfless efforts put in by the Peace Monitoring Cell Zunheboto in preventing more bloodshed in and around Zunheboto town. It also resolved that the present PMCZ continues its operation.
The public meeting also resolved that similar Peace Monitoring Cell shall be formed in each and every towns and areas at the earliest so as to monitor such situation as and when required.
In this regard, executive members of Sumi Hoho, Sumi Kukami Hoho, Sumi Totimi Hoho and Sumi Kiphimi Kuqhakulu of the respective towns and areas have been entrusted for its formation.
It also urged the concern leaders to expedite the peace and reconciliation process with sincerity for an honorable and expectable unification as per agreement signed on June 14.
The meeting also reiterated its support to the ongoing peace process for an early and honorable solution to the vexed Indo-Naga political issue as per the laid down principles.
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