Nagaland CM condoles Khaplang’s demise

Condolence Message I am grieved to learn about the sudden demise of SS Khaplang last evening in Myanmar. It is tragic that such an important Naga leader like Mr Khaplang has expired considering the fact that the protracted Naga political problem is on the verge of being resolved, and the need for all different Naga […]

Condolence Message I am grieved to learn about the sudden demise of SS Khaplang last evening in Myanmar. It is tragic that such an important Naga leader like Mr Khaplang has expired considering the fact that the protracted Naga political problem is on the verge of being resolved, and the need for all different Naga […]

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NSCN-IM sets to open fresh battalion in Manipur’s soil

Imphal, Feb 11: Even though the cease fire ensuing between the NSCN-IM and the government of India has not been officially extended to the state of Manipur, the rebel group today opens a new battalion of the group at Kangkum Village in Kasom Khulen Sub-Division today. A highly reliable source said that the newly established […]

Imphal, Feb 11: Even though the cease fire ensuing between the NSCN-IM and the government of India has not been officially extended to the state of Manipur, the rebel group today opens a new battalion of the group at Kangkum Village in Kasom Khulen Sub-Division today. A highly reliable source said that the newly established […]

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End the blame game in Manipur

By Dr. Nehginpao Kipgen   The state of Manipur has been hit by over two months of indefinite economic blockade on the national highways 2 and 37 – Imphal-Dimapur and Imphal-Jiribam – which are the two lifelines that connect the state with other parts of India. The blockade, which is imposed by the United Naga […]

By Dr. Nehginpao Kipgen   The state of Manipur has been hit by over two months of indefinite economic blockade on the national highways 2 and 37 – Imphal-Dimapur and Imphal-Jiribam – which are the two lifelines that connect the state with other parts of India. The blockade, which is imposed by the United Naga […]

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SUSPENSION OF OPERATION WITH CHIKIMZ OUTFITS IN MANIPUR: PART I

“I am totally blind in this matter and more so on the conditions maintained between the concerned underground group and the army. [CM unaware of another Ceasefire with UG group, Imphal Free Press (IFP), Popular English Daily, Imphal, 15 July 2006.] The above citations was from the statement by Shri Okram Ibobi, the Manipur Chief […]

“I am totally blind in this matter and more so on the conditions maintained between the concerned underground group and the army. [CM unaware of another Ceasefire with UG group, Imphal Free Press (IFP), Popular English Daily, Imphal, 15 July 2006.] The above citations was from the statement by Shri Okram Ibobi, the Manipur Chief […]

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No one can stop CM from visiting Ukhrul: Anand

Congress MLA of Naoriya Pakhanglakpa RK Anand has today lambasted the recent attack on CM Okram Ibobi during his Ukhrul visit. Speaking at the inauguration of a community hall at Meitram Awang Leikai, the MLA said no one can stop a Chief Minister from inaugurating the Ukhrul district hospital and the government will show Ukhrul […]

Congress MLA of Naoriya Pakhanglakpa RK Anand has today lambasted the recent attack on CM Okram Ibobi during his Ukhrul visit. Speaking at the inauguration of a community hall at Meitram Awang Leikai, the MLA said no one can stop a Chief Minister from inaugurating the Ukhrul district hospital and the government will show Ukhrul […]

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State Government in Partnership with NSCN (IM)

(A common man’s reasoning on extension of ceasefire in Manipur) One of the most contentious political issues that has plagued Manipur is the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN–IM) issue and the issues this banned underground outfit has emanated. Once such outcome is the Naga ceasefire agreement signed between the Government of India (GoI) and […]

(A common man’s reasoning on extension of ceasefire in Manipur) One of the most contentious political issues that has plagued Manipur is the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN–IM) issue and the issues this banned underground outfit has emanated. Once such outcome is the Naga ceasefire agreement signed between the Government of India (GoI) and […]

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Naga peace talks on verge of coming through a final solution: NSCN-IM

This announcement from the NSCN(IM) came four days after the two sides held their last round of talks on August 19. The peace talks between government of India and the National Socialist Council of Nagalim – NSCN(IM) – is now on the verge of coming through a “final solution” with the “Government of the People’s […]

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This announcement from the NSCN(IM) came four days after the two sides held their last round of talks on August 19. The peace talks between government of India and the National Socialist Council of Nagalim – NSCN(IM) – is now on the verge of coming through a “final solution” with the “Government of the People’s […]

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All rebel groups now invited to Myanmar peace talks

Non-signatories to Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement to be welcomed at conference following military approval. YANGON, Myanmar The government of Myanmar is to invite all holdout ethnic rebel groups to join a peace conference scheduled to begin the last day of August, according to media reports Tuesday. Citing Myanmar’s President Office spokesman, Zaw Htay, local media reported […]

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Non-signatories to Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement to be welcomed at conference following military approval. YANGON, Myanmar The government of Myanmar is to invite all holdout ethnic rebel groups to join a peace conference scheduled to begin the last day of August, according to media reports Tuesday. Citing Myanmar’s President Office spokesman, Zaw Htay, local media reported […]

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Observe Aug 3 as historic day : UNC

IMPHAL, Jul 28: The United Naga Council (UNC) has appealed to leaders of tribes, women, students/youth, village, Church and all concerned to observe August 3 as a ‘Historic Day’ in their respective jurisdictions by holding special prayer programme for early settlement of the Indo-Naga Framework Agreement. After waiting for more than 18 years, the historic […]

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IMPHAL, Jul 28: The United Naga Council (UNC) has appealed to leaders of tribes, women, students/youth, village, Church and all concerned to observe August 3 as a ‘Historic Day’ in their respective jurisdictions by holding special prayer programme for early settlement of the Indo-Naga Framework Agreement. After waiting for more than 18 years, the historic […]

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Integrity Day

IMPHAL, Jul 27 : ACOAM  Lup, Kangleipak has today observed Integrity Day at Manipur Press Club. Kshetrimayum Somorendro, president, ACOAM Lup, Kangleipak said the day has been observed every year to commemorate the withdrawal of the phrase ‘without territorial limit’ in the Govt of India and NSCN-IM ceasefire agreement on July 27, 2001. Groups representing their […]

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IMPHAL, Jul 27 : ACOAM  Lup, Kangleipak has today observed Integrity Day at Manipur Press Club. Kshetrimayum Somorendro, president, ACOAM Lup, Kangleipak said the day has been observed every year to commemorate the withdrawal of the phrase ‘without territorial limit’ in the Govt of India and NSCN-IM ceasefire agreement on July 27, 2001. Groups representing their […]

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Extension of the Disturbed Areas Act in Nagaland

Through a Union Home Ministry Notification of June 30, 2016, the Government of India has extended the coverage of the Disturbed Areas Act (DAA) to the entire State of Nagaland by six more months until December 31 this year, within the enabling provisions of Section 3 of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). The […]

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Through a Union Home Ministry Notification of June 30, 2016, the Government of India has extended the coverage of the Disturbed Areas Act (DAA) to the entire State of Nagaland by six more months until December 31 this year, within the enabling provisions of Section 3 of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). The […]

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GOM kept in the dark on GOI-NSCN (IM) pact, awaiting details from MHA, says CM

IMPHAL, August 4: A day after the historic signing of the peace accord between the Government of India and the NSCN (IM), the Government of Manipur continues to remain in

Chief Minister O Ibobi addressing the media persons in the presence of party MLAs and ministers

Chief Minister O Ibobi addressing the media persons in the presence of party MLAs and ministers

IMPHAL, August 4: A day after the historic signing of the peace accord between the Government of India and the NSCN (IM), the Government of Manipur continues to remain in the dark of its contents.

The government is awaiting the full text of the accord from the Centre, although the Union Home Minister has ruled out any possibilities of compromising on the territorial integrity of Manipur, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh told media persons during a press conference held this evening at his secretariat following a joint meeting held with Congress legislators.

The Chief Minister, however, declared that the Government of Manipur, under any circumstances, will not accept any form of compromise in regards to the territorial integrity of the State.

He said `Nagas are our brethren and we have been praying that their issue is resolved once and for all.`

Nevertheless, apparently oblivious of the contents of the accord, he said that he was quite confused whether to interpret the development as good or bad.

The Chief Minister excoriated the dealing of the BJP led NDA government in the Centre, and stated that the Prime Minister Office and MHA have overlooked Manipur this time unlike the UPA Government who always intimated the Manipur government with matters pertaining to the demands of the NSCN-IM.

The common belief of the people that the Prime Minister of India is transparent and federal minded, and has sincere intention to bring about a change in the North-eastern States has turned out to be wrong, he pointed out referring to the signing of the accord which was undertaken without taking into confidence any of the North-eastern States.

Taking serious note of the entire episode, Ibobi compared the very act with that of a dictator.

Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh revealed that he had contacted the Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh yesterday, asking for the full text of the accord.

He said he had apprised the Union Minister of how the entire Manipur was taken by surprise by the unexpected turn of events and the adverse impact on the credibility of Manipur Government.

He further disclosed that in his response, the Home Minister ruled out any possibilities of compromising the territorial integrity of Manipur and assured to provide the full text of the `Peace Accord` once it is tabled today in the ongoing session of the parliament.

The Chief Minister also drew the attention of the Centre to make details of the peace accord a public domain at the earliest to clear the uneasy atmosphere in the aftermath of the signing of the accord.

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Khaplang`s abrogation of cul de sac ceasefire with GOI was contemplated in advance says NIA interrogation report

IMPHAL, July 4: Fresh lights have been thrown on the reasons behind SS Khaplang led NSCN(K)`™s decision to abrogate the ceasefire it held with the Government of India since 2001,

6th Dogra Regiment's truck ambushed by militants at Paraolon, Chandel District, Manipur.photo by Deepak Shijagurumayum.

6th Dogra Regiment’s truck ambushed by militants at Paraolon, Chandel District, Manipur.photo by Deepak Shijagurumayum.

IMPHAL, July 4: Fresh lights have been thrown on the reasons behind SS Khaplang led NSCN(K)`™s decision to abrogate the ceasefire it held with the Government of India since 2001, following the arrests and interrogations of important NSCN(K) leaders, according to reliable intelligence sources.

Many of these confirm earlier held speculations amongst sections of insurgency observers in the Northeast that the Government of India as well as Khaplang were increasingly realising the futility of the ceasefire as there was no meaningful agreement in sight as Khaplang is a Naga from the Myanmar side of the border.

It may be pertinent here to note that though GOI has been extending its ceasefire offer to the NSCN(K), it did not seem at all keen to extend a corresponding peace talks as well.

Interrogations of arrested NSCN(K) leaders, Khumlo Abi Anal and Khekaho Rochill, by the NIA have revealed that Khaplang has been contemplating ending the ceasefire with the GOI for a few years until he finally took the decision to do so on March 27, the sources said.

Khumlo was arrested by the Manipur Police on June 11 and subsequently by the NIA on June 29 upon his release by the Manipur Police, in connection with the June 4 Chandel ambush by a combined team of NSCN(K), KYKL and KCP fighers on a convoy of the 6 Dogras, claiming the lives of 18 soldiers and injuring another 11. Two of the attackers too were killed in the encounter.

Khekaho was arrested from Nagaland earlier on May 26, two month after Khaplang decided to end the ceasefire agreement with GOI on March 27.

Khumlo, the sources said has revealed that he travelled to NSCN(K)`™s general headquarters at Taga and had discussions with Khaplang on the emerging tension between Myanmar Nagas and Indian Nagas, and why they needed to be segregated, obviously in anticipation of bigger trouble.

Khumlo further informed the NIA that it was during his stay at Taga that Khaplang came to the decision of walking out of the ceasefire with GOI, the sources further said.

The arrested NSCN(K) leader also told the NIA that a month earlier in November, in a meeting of top NSCN(K) leaders from Myanmar at Taga, the mood was unanimous that the ceasefire with GOI was doing the organisation`™s image no good and that it should not be allowed to extend beyond April 27, when its yearly extendable term ended. The leaders were of the opinion that abrogation of the ceasefire would help the organisation redeem its importance, the sources also said.

NIA interrogation of Khekaho also corroborated what Khumlo told the investigation agency. Khekaho said he along with other Indian Naga leaders of the NSCN(K), including Nikki Sumi and Isak Sumi were told not to attend the ceasefire supervisory board, CFSB meeting scheduled on March 27. He also informed the NIA that the NSCN(K) was already preparing attacks on Indian security forces ahead of the abrogation of the ceasefire on March 27, the sources said.

Two Indian Nagas, Wangtin and Tikhak defied Khaplang`™s directive and attended the March 27 CFSB meeting, causing another vertical split in the NSCN(K), with the splinter group forming the NSCN(Reformation). The latter continued the ceasefire agreement with the GOI.

Fissures along similar lines broadly marked by the international boundary became visible earlier in 2011, when the first major split in the NSCN(K) happened and senior and influential NSCN(K) leaders of the Indian side, Khole Konyak and Kitovi Sema decided to part ways with Khaplang, the sources added.

It is easy to surmise that these splits in the NSCN(K) were prompted by the sense of futility of continuing with the ceasefire with the GOI considering the slim possibilities of any permanent settlement that can incorporate territories across the international border.

The sources further said the interrogation reports indicated Khaplang has been showing signs of wariness with the ceasefire and had been of the opinion that it should be ended for quite some years, but a section of moderate Indian Nagas, in particular Wangtin and Tikhak had been managing to prevail upon him to hang on each year, until his March 27 abrogation.

Khaplang however still has supporters amongst Indian Nagas, and among them is his military advisor and fund raiser from Nagaland, Nikki Sumi. The sources said Nikki stood with Khaplang in the opinion that abrogation of the ceasefire would increase the prestige of the organisation and put them ahead of other rival groups which have toed the line of the Indian government.

Khaplang also has supporters amongst non Naga groups on the Indian side. Among these are the ULFA faction of Assam led by Paresh Barua and Meitei groups such as UNLF and PLA. His support base extends further amongst more NE insurgent groups under his tutelage and given safe sanctuary in his camps in Myanmar.

These groups also have been pressuring Khaplang to end the ceasefire with GOI. None of these groups also have come to any cessation of hostility agreement with the GOI. In Myanmar all these groups maintain close operational understanding among them and share their resources, the sources further said.

Soon after abrogating the ceasefire with the GOI, NSCN(K) together with three NE insurgent groups, namely ULFA(I), NDFB(S) and KLO formed the United National Liberation Front of West South East Asia, UNLFW under Khaplang`™s leadership, the sources added.

They also said Meitei insurgent groups, by then under a loose federation called the Coordination Committee, or CorCom, were also to join the new platform, but were unable to do so because of some internal differences in the federation. These differences are in the process of being ironed out, the sources further said.

The sources further said that the GOI was for the extension of the ceasefire with NSCN(K) and the MHA had on March 27 formally written to the chairman ceasefire monitoring group, CFMG, to fix a meeting with NSCN(K) at New Delhi on April 27.

Reiterating that it was Khaplang`™s decision alone that resulted in the ceasefire abrogation, the sources said that if it was otherwise, and if Khaplang had any apprehension that the GOI was not keen to continue with the ceasefire, there are redress mechanisms to make this known so that differences could be sorted out. Khaplang used none of these, and instead his cadres fired on the Assam Rifles at Kohima on March 26 injuring four personnel, they said.

The sources cited this as an example to claim that Khaplang`™s ceasefire abrogation was carefully contemplated and not a spurt of the moment decision prompted by any emergency.

Adding to this speculation is that Khaplang all the while was preparing to end hostilities with the Myanmar authorities before abrogating the ceasefire with the GOI.

The NSCN(K) had entered into a ceasefire agreement with the Sagaing Division authorities in April 2012. Khaplang`™s territory falls within this province of Myanmar.

This ceasefire could not however be elevated to the national level with the Government of Myanmar because of some differences. All the same, the NSCN(K) signed the `deed of commitment for peace and national reconciliation` with Myanmar in February 2015, a month ahead of Khaplang walking out of the ceasefire agreement with the GOI.

It must however be recalled again here to put things in perspective, that although the GOI was not averse to continuing with the ceasefire agreement with NSCN(K) in perpetuity, it never initiated peace talks with the organisation, unlike in the case of NSCN(K)`™s bitter rivals faction led by Th. Muivah and Isak Swu, the NSCN(IM).

Khaplang`™s disillusionment with the ceasefire with the GOI, as many observers have pointed out, may have been also fuelled by this approach of the GOI.

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Gorkha Rifles convoy ambushed in Tamenglong district Manipur

Source: Nagaland Post Four security men including a JCO (Junior Commission Officer) were Saturday wounded when suspected cadres of NSCN (K) ambushed a convoy 2/5 Gorkha Rifles in Manipur’s Tamenglong

Source: Nagaland Post

Four security men including a JCO (Junior Commission Officer) were Saturday wounded when suspected cadres of NSCN (K) ambushed a convoy 2/5 Gorkha Rifles in Manipur’s Tamenglong district, police said. One of the personnel identified as rifleman Mingma Dorjee, was stated to be in critical condition with chest injuries.
Other wounded soldiers– identified as Subedar (JCO) Chitra Bahadur, rifleman Aan Singh and rifleman Gir Bahadur Thapa.
Police said that the ambush took place at Luwang Khunou village under Khoupum police station of Tamenglong district Saturday morning at around 8.15 a.m.
Reports said that a group of well-armed people suspected to be cadres of an underground group first exploded IEDs and then opened fire towards the convoy of the 2/5 Gorkha Rifles. There ensued a brief exchange of fire after the troops retaliated.
Police said that there was no report of any casualty on both the sides. The militants escaped taking advantage of thick forest area, police added.
Later, reinforcement was sent in, and a search operation was launched.
2 GR personnel killed: NSCN/GPRN
Meanwhile, NSCN/GPRN in a statement claimed that “two 8th Gorkha Rifles” personnel were killed and several injured. It said that the “People’s Army of Nagaland, NSCN, waylaid foot patrol of 8th Gorkha Rifles at around 8.30 a.m. between Ghoupum and Khungaron under Ghoupum PS, Manipur and killed two riflemen on the spot and more than a dozen injured”.
NSCN/GPRN said that the encounter which started in the morning continued till late afternoon. During the gun-fight, NSCN/GPRN said Gorkhas were retaliating with cover fire while the military choppers were doing several sorties to lift the injured and killed soldiers.
The press note pointed out that the “Naga inhabited areas of Manipur do not come under the effective coverage of the cease fire between NSCN/GPRN and GoI.”

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