Khaplang condemns AR’S high-handedness

Morung Express News DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 18: The NSCN/GPRN Khaplang has alleged that on the midnight of October 12 a group of AR jawans surrounded the residence in which CCM Ganpong was sleeping. Like thieves, the AR jawans forcefully broke in and despite the presence of innocent women and children the entire house was ransacked randomly and heaped abuses on the occupants Read more

NSCN and ZUF clash

IMPHAL, Oct 18: An encounter between suspected cadres of NSCN (IM) and Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) broke out at a Tamenglong district area today. According to a reliable source, the shoot-out took place from around 5 am at a dense forest near Guiteng Chingkao, which is about 2 kilometres west of Khoupum Dam under Tamenglong district. The source conveying that Read more

Myanmar seeks satellite maps of NE rebel camps

Taking a step towards closer security cooperation, Yangon has told New Delhi to provide satellite imagery of anti-India insurgent camps based across the border in Myanmar, so that a military operation can be launched. India has assured visiting Myanmar delegation led by President U Thein Sein that it has no truck with Kachin Independent Army (KIA) anti-Burma rebels, and has Read more

FNR asked to clarify on ‘hostilities’

Dimapur, October 16 (MExN): The NSCN-Khaplang today asked the Forum for Naga Reconciliation to ‘clarify whether the provocative actions by the Khehoi campers are in tune or in line with the concept of reconciliation and cessation of all forms of hostilities under its move for Naga reconciliation.’  “Here, the NSCN would like to ask the FNR to clarify whether these provocative Read more

Delhi cops probe PLA-Maoists links

New Delhi, Oct 16 : The Delhi Police are continuing their investigation of the two high-ranking cadres of banned Peoples Liberation Army with the Maoists arrested here on October 1. The police found out during interrogation that the two arrested PLA cadres Dilip Singh and Arun Singh were in the city to provide logistical support to the Maoists. “We have Read more

India-Myanmar to expand security ties

NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 14 (IANS): In a major diplomatic initiative, India Friday unveiled $500 million for a host of developmental projects for Myanmar and decided to expand security cooperation with the energy-rich Southeast Asian nation that also enjoys close ties with Beijing. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh held talks with Myanmar President U. Thein Sein on a host of issues, including the Read more

MPP to sue NPF’s Constitution

IMPHAL, Oct 14 : Questioning how the Election Commission of India granted recognition to Naga People’s Front (NPF), whose primary objective is integration of Naga inhabited areas under a common administrative roof, veteran politician O Joy has declared that the Manipur People’s Party (MPP) would challenge the NPF’s constitution in the law Court. Speaking to media persons today, MPP Legislature Read more

ZUF blames NSCN for Zeliangrong misery

Dimapur, Oct 13: The Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) alleged that the NSCN-IM has given immense hardship to the Zeliangrong villages. Elaborating its allegations, the ZUF said the NSCN-IM only imposes its ‘military rule’ in Zeliangrong region when there are so many Naga areas that are untouched the latter outfit. It said mobile phones, satellite phones, WLL phones and other communication Read more

ZEFPB flays armed clash

IMPHAL, Oct 13: Zeliangrong Elders’ Forum of peace Brokers (ZEFPB) has flayed the clash between ZUF and NSCN (IM) cadres occurred in Tamenglong district on October 7 that killed six persons. NNC, NSCN (K) and NSCN (IM) of Zeliangrong region signed a peace agreement on July 18, 2008 at Puiluan village, said a press release. Saying that the outfits have Read more