As endorsed in the SEPTEMBER SUMMIT, September 18, 2010, the Joint Working Group (JWG) of the NSCN/GPRN; the NNC/FGN; and the GPRN/NSCN had its seating at Dimapur, on October 9, 2010. The JWG conveners consisted of Gen. V S Atem, Mr. Zhopra Vero, and Mr. C. Singson respectively. Mr. Rhakho, Major General & Deputy Chief of the Army, FGN/NNC; and Brig.Vehoto, GPRN/NSCN also were present.
Mention must be made that this JWG meeting proceeded remarkably well in the true spirit of mutual respect and openness among the members present! The following were addressed:
Issues pertaining to breach of the “Covenant of Reconciliation” through pockets of coflicts in recent past, the importance for proper information and correction of commanders and Army officers inchage in the fields, to remaining “Status Quo” vis-a-via ones own designated camps. Should armed movement of cadres be in the interest of ones government, proper information must be passed on to the relevant concerned groups prior to any movement that would be undertaken. In this regard, it was agreed that direct line of communication will be initiated between the Conveners of the JWG and also among army personell.
Another major point of concern was on “extortions” and “kidnappings.” All three political groups have sincerely expressed their utter dispeleasure and have agreed to individually and jointly clamp down on any groups be it Nagas or “others” taking the name of Naga organizations with immediate effect. The public is urged to remain vigilant and render their cooperation in order to clean up this menance without delay. The culture of “extortion” and “kidnapping” will not be tolerated.
The FNR is aware that despite the progress made in reconciliation harder and more difficult issues remain. We continue to acknowledge and appreciate the efforts of all. In out last few Press Releases, the FNR has left out the support and encourgement we have received from the Dimapur Naga Council. We render our sincere apology! On every occasion Dimapur Naga council has been one of the strong supporters of the FNR.
The work of peace belongs to all of us. Let us continue in our prayers and remember to spread the good message of reconciliation and peace everywhere!
Forum For Naga Reconciliation (FNR)