Chronology of the Kachin Conflict

 Ba Kaung Friday, June 17, 2011 The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) has been at various points of engagement with the Burmese army since 1961 when the Kachins first demanded independence. Later, it called for Kachin autonomy within a federal system—another aspiration which was never fulfilled. In 1994, it reached a ceasefire agreement with the ruling military leaders, this time with Read more

Nagas in Manipur submit memos to PM

The Naga People’s Organisation (NPO) Senapati, Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL), Chandel Naga People’s Organisation (CNPO) and Zeliangrong Baudi, Manipur (ZBM) has separately submitted a memorandum in Saturday to Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh apprising him about the ‘alternative arrangement’ demand. In a separate memorandum submitted by NPO, CNPO, TNL and ZBM said “We have great hope in your government under Read more

Nagas do not want the Indian state of Nagaland

New Delhi | June 15 : One of India’s smallest states is also among its biggest conundrums. With a history as chequered and intriguing as its topography, Nagaland is a bewildering mosaic of social and geopolitical complexities. In his book Nagaland: A Journey to India’s Forgotten Frontier, British journalist Jonathan Glancey tries to take a closer look at Nagaland. He shares Read more

NSCN (I-M) Yimchungru region restructured

The NSCN (I-M) on Wednesday restructured the Yimchungru region of NSCN/GPRN at Sangphur village. Thongmeth Wangnao, ‘kilonser’ ministry of health speaking on the occasion as the chief guest said that Yimchungru region was not new, it existed since the inception of Naga freedom movement.  He said, with the increase of population and as the situation demanded, the previous Yimchungru region Read more

NSCN (I-M) Yimchungru region restructured

The NSCN (I-M) on Wednesday restructured the Yimchungru region of NSCN/GPRN at Sangphur village. Thongmeth Wangnao, ‘kilonser’ ministry of health speaking on the occasion as the chief guest said that Yimchungru region was not new, it existed since the inception of Naga freedom movement.  He said, with the increase of population and as the situation demanded, the previous Yimchungru region Read more

Press Release NISC

A Naga International Support Center , NISC A human rights organization Amsterdam, June 14 2011 Press Release Talking Peace or Peace Talks? The Government of India knows very well the Nagas want to govern themselves on the basis of their right to self determination. They have stood firm on this right since India decisively incorporated then separated them by agreeing Read more

40 PULF cadres lay down arms

Sangai Express IMPHAL, Jun 14 : In a landmark event, 40 cadres of a PULF faction led by its leader Umar Farooque and one cadre of KCP (Nando group) surrendered to the Government today together with Umar Farooque himself. In a ‘home-coming ceremony’ held at Hqs IG AR (South) at Mantripukhri today, the 41 cadres led by Umar Farooque laid Read more

Circulation

GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF NAGALIM  Office of the Secretary Ministry of Kilo Affairs  Dated: Hebron, 13th June 2011 CIRCULAR   In pursuance of the resolution No. 2, of the Tatar Hoho Budget Session 2011 – 2012 and resolution No. 4 of the Kilo Ministry and Regional Authorities- CAOs, EOs & PO held on 4th May 2011, this is to Read more

Khaplang issues expulsion orders

Morung Express JUNE 10 : Using the nomenclature of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland and also addressing himself as the Chairman, SS Khaplang today issued two separate expulsion orders one for Azheto Chophy and members of the unification group and another expelling General Secretary N. Kitovi Zhimomi. The expulsion orders were issued to the media through P. Tikhak, describing Read more