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UN seat cannot be claimed by India without repealing AFSPA: SSSC

NEW DELHI, October 8: Irom Sharmila appeared in the Delhi Court on 6 and 7 October for the trial of the 2006 Jantar Mantar Case where Delhi Police lodged a

NEW DELHI, October 8: Irom Sharmila appeared in the Delhi Court on 6 and 7 October for the trial of the 2006 Jantar Mantar Case where Delhi Police lodged a case against her in section 309 of attempt to suicide, and during the hearing, she reiterated her truth that she is not committing suicide, instead she is appealing to protect the right to life, said a press release by Save Sharmila Solidarity Campaign (SSSC).

It said, SSSC volunteers met her during her court appearance, and in the hearing, she also reiterated the undemocratic and draconian effects of AFSPA and appealed for its repeal.

In the press release, SSSC stated that they consider the hearing as a way of suppression of voices of human rights and lodging her in jail with the reason of attempt to suicide, is a judicial failure and disrespect of human rights of world’s largest democracy.

If India is really serious to be known at global level with powers to take part in policy making and advisory for global issues through UN, it must have first and primary requirement of respecting human rights, said Ravi Nitesh, Convener of SSSC in the press release.

It said, SSSC supports Irom Sharmila in all her endeavour and struggle and the campaign has been continuously working since last many years against AFSPA, and moreover the campaign keeps its faith upon non violence struggle of Irom Sharmila and considers her as its leader.

SSSC has worked nationwide in last years to highlight struggle of Irom Sharmila and has organised numerous events, public demonstrations and other activities in almost all states of India and in few other countries to advocate Repeal of AFSPA from all regions, including state of North East Region and of J&K, and SSSC believes that its struggle is against state repression that anyone can see through AFSPA that is imposed in J&K and states of North east region, and therefore struggle will continue against all human rights violations by security forces in these regions, said the press release.

It further said, there have been many incidents of brutal mass-rapes that have been reported in past and justice still elude the victims, which have been proved not only by human rights’ organisations but also by government-appointed committees.

In the press release, SSSC has demanded the government to immediately pay attention towards repealing of AFSPA and also demanded both the state and central government to coordinate and cooperate with each other to end the impasse over AFSPA, for which, state leadership of central ruled party has already promised to repeal AFSPA in Manipur.

AFSPA creates corruption and becomes dangerous with absolute power diverting the normal way of working of security force personnel, which could be proven with so many examples and incidents of killings, rapes and disappearances by the security officials but nothing could be done against them even if evidences were provided before courts due to impunity under AFSPA (section 7), said SSSC in the press release.

SSSC further stated in the press release that India is being honoured globally but the undemocratic and inhuman act is also working to tarnish the image of the country and the demand to repeal AFSPA is not only at national level but also at a global level with international human rights’ organisations and activists advocating for it.

SSSC will continue its efforts and will be organising protests and active campaigning in coming months for advocating Repeal of AFSPA from everywhere, stated SSSC in the press release.

Conference on issues of women’s safety

Special Police Unit for Women and Children, Nanakpura, New Delhi will be organising a conference on ‘Women Safety Issues’ at Aiwa-e-Ghalib Auditorium, Mata Sundari Lane, near Bal Bhawan, ITO, New

Special Police Unit for Women and Children, Nanakpura, New Delhi will be organising a conference on ‘Women Safety Issues’ at Aiwa-e-Ghalib Auditorium, Mata Sundari Lane, near Bal Bhawan, ITO, New Delhi on 10 October at 11:30 a.m., said a press statement by Joint Commissioner of Police, SPUWAC and Nodal Officer for North East Region.

It said, the conference is in collaboration with NGOs working in Delhi and will be graced by Commissioner of Police, Delhi.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/10/conference-on-issues-of-womens-safety/

Women leaders of Northeast India leads National Action Plan on Women Peace and Security

Ms Binalakshmi Nepram with Women Artisans

New Delhi, 5 October 2015: Women leaders of Northeast India met last month in Delhi at an international conference titled “South Asian Women’s Peace and Security Conference: Formulating National Action Plans & the Way Forward”, that was held on 21 and 22 September 2015 at India International Centre, New Delhi.

The Conference was inaugurated by Shri Kiren Rijiju, Honourable Union Minister of State for Home Affairs and attended by Ms Teresita C Daza, Ambassador of the Philippines; Mr. Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury, Deputy High Commissioner, Bangladesh; Mr Cesare Onestini, Deputy Head of the European Union Delegation to India and representatives from UN Women, Pakistan, Myanmar, Bangladesh and Nepal.

Women leaders across the eight states of Northeast India namely Ms Binalakshmi Nepram, Founder, Manipur Women Gun Survivors Network and Secretary General, Control Arms Foundation of India; Dr. Rosemary Dzuvichu, Associate Professor, Nagaland University, Nagaland; Prof. Lalneihzovi, Mizoram University, Mizoram; Ms Pratibha Brahma, Member of North East Research & Social Work Networking, Bodoland, Assam; Ms. Agnes Kharshiing, President, Civil Society Women’s Organization, Meghalaya; Ms Rose Mangshi, President of Kuki Women Union, Manipur and Ms S Momon, Meira Paibi Leader, Manipur.
The meeting called upon the following appeal and resolved with a draft National Action Plan on Women Peace and Security of India. Some salient points are:

Call upon the Government of India for the formulation of National Action Plans on Women, Peace, and Security.
Honor India’s international commitment to Convention on Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and UN Security Council Resolutions (UNSCR) 1325, 1820, 1888, 1889, 1960, 2106 and 2122 and to enact legislation for the same.
Inclusion of more women in electoral processes, judiciary, police forces, economic decision making and other decision making processes for a more gender balanced equitable society
Appeal to all ethnic groups, communities in to rise above the greater common goal of peace and prosperity for all. Women across ethnic, community, religion, state lines to unite to work together to make this possible.
Adequate protection for women human right defenders
Recognition of women role in peace processes and ensuring the participation of women as decision makers in peace negotiations and present and post conflict reconstructions by both the Central and State Governments.
To work towards empowering women survivors of any form of violence with emphasis on economic justice and rights.

A memorandum on the issue of women, peace and security in India and urging for a National Action Plan was submitted to Union Minister of state for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju.
Besides this conference, an exhibition was also organised by Control Arms Foundation of India along with E’thaan Design Studio and Rangsutra under the title “Ima Keithel ~ A Northeast India Women Mothers Bazaar of Bamboo Craft and Weaving” from 21 to 25 September at Gandhi King Plaza, India International Centre, New Delhi, where women survivors of Northeast India and Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh showcased beautiful handloom and handicraft products. The exhibition was inaugurated by Ms Marina Walter, Deputy Country Director, United Nations Development Program, India and Ms Namita Gautam, Director, Sleepwell Foundation.

In this unique exhibition which was one of the first of its kinds in India, women weavers from different ethnic groups in Manipur worked together for almost a year with top notch committed team from Delhi namely E’thaan Design Studio and Rangsutra to present a range of design prototypes in weaving and bamboo.

For more information, please contact:
Office of the Control Arms Foundation of India
B 5 / 146, First Floor, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi – 110 029, India,

Website: www.cafi-online.org, Phone: +91-11-46018541, Fax: +91-11-26166234

AMAND Press Release on Social Outreached Program 2015

AMAND Social Outreached Programme

As a part of ongoing Social Outreached Program, the Association of Manipuri Diaspora (AMAND), Pune which is a registered non-profit, non-government community organization formed by the Manipuri professionals working in /retired from the Central Government or Maharashtra Government or other reputed Institutions based in and around Pune, has organized a Social Outreached Program under the banner “Meeyamgi Thougal –Spirit of Social Upliftment’ at the SOS Children’s Village, Pune on Friday, the 02nd October 2015. This Orphanage, where about 200 orphans are housing under its care, is a model village under the aegis of the non-government, International SOS Children’s Villages working to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of under
privileged children globally.

As a part of this outreach program, an interactive session based on the ‘Communication Skills Development Program’ for the senior level students of this village was conducted by a senior member of AMAND Pune, Dr. Kh. Somorendro Singh, Former Director, Institute of Co-operative Management (ICM), Imphal & Associate Professor, VAMNICOM, Pune who is an eminent soft skills communication cum management trainer by profession. About 50 students were attended the session. The interaction was very lively and vibrant with an overwhelming response from the students. Further, Dr. Singh motivated the students to dream bigger and cultivate necessary skills and competencies to translate the dreams into a grand fulfilling reality. The half day program was concluded with a Tree Plantation Program in and around the homes of SOS Children’s Village campus at Pune by the members of AMAND and students of junior classes of this SOS Children’s village.
This program was co-ordinated by Shri Th. Premkanta Singh.

AMSU Jiribam condoled (L) Nongmaithem Joy Singh

Jiribam, 02 Oct 2015: The All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU), District Committee, Jiribam has deeply condoled the sudden demise of its founder president and former AMSU, Headquarters advisor Nongmaithem Joy Singh

Joy was also in charge of CADA headquarters as an advisor and president of the All Manipur Progressive Farmers’ Association (AMPFA)

A condolence meeting was held at AMSU District Committee, Jiribam office to condole the death of its founder president. A three minute silence was also observed in respect of the deceased.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/10/amsu-jiribam-condoled-l-nongmaithem-joy-singh/

MSAD organised “Irabot Day Observance Talk Programme” at DU

MSAD Irabot day talk, DU political science department

MSAD organised “Irabot Day Observance Talk Programme” at the Department of Political Science, Delhi University (North Campus). Photo : MSAD

Delhi, 01 Oct 2015: The Manipur Students’ Association Delhi, on 30 September 2015, had organised “Irabot Day Observance Talk Programme” at the Department of Political Science, Delhi University (North Campus). The talks delivered by Dr. Gurumayum Amarjit Sharma, Assistant Professor, JNU and Vijay Singh, Editor, Revolutionary Democracy, were moderated by Dr. Malem Ningthouja, Chairperson of Campaign for Peace and Democracy Manipur (CPDM). A book entitled “Comrade Irabot and the Way Forward” which is jointly published by Manipur Students’ Association Delhi (MSAD), Irabot Research and Commemoration Committee (IRCC) and Campaign for Peace and Democracy Manipur (CPDM) was also released. Many students, teachers and researchers attended the programme. A Note making competition was also held on the topic “Hijam Irabot and Revolutionary Movement: Legacy and Contemporary Relevance”.

In the programme, it was upheld that Irabot was a believer in democratic movements and social revolution. He had stood for Manipur with an internationalist outlook. Revolutionary movement will continue as long as there is structural inequality and injustice.

The PR was sent by Salam Benson, Academic Secretary, MSAD. They can be contacted at msad(dot)manipur(at)gmail(dot)com.

Women leaders of NE-India leads National Action Plan on Women Peace and Security

New Delhi, 29 Sep 2015: Women leaders of Northeast India met last week in Delhi at an international conference titled “South Asian Women’s Peace and Security Conference: Formulating National Action Plans

Shri Kiren Rijiju, Honourable Union Minister speaking at the event

New Delhi, 29 Sep 2015: Women leaders of Northeast India met last week in Delhi at an international conference titled “South Asian Women’s Peace and Security Conference: Formulating National Action Plans & the Way Forward”, that was held on 21 and 22 September 2015 at India International Centre, New Delhi.

The Conference was inaugurated by Shri Kiren Rijiju, Honourable Union Minister of State for Home Affairs and attended by Ms Teresita C Daza, Ambassador of the Philippines; Mr. Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury, Deputy High Commissioner, Bangladesh; Mr Cesare Onestini, Deputy Head of the European Union Delegation to India and representatives from UN Women, Pakistan, Myanmar, Bangladesh and Nepal.

Women leaders across the eight states of Northeast India namely Ms Binalakshmi Nepram, Founder, Manipur Women Gun Survivors Network and Secretary General, Control Arms Foundation of India; Dr. Rosemary Dzuvichu, Associate Professor, Nagaland University, Nagaland; Prof. Lalneihzovi, Mizoram University, Mizoram; Ms Pratibha Brahma, Member of North East Research & Social Work Networking, Bodoland, Assam; Ms. Agnes Kharshiing, President, Civil Society Women’s Organization, Meghalaya; Ms Rose Mangshi,President of Kuki Women Union, Manipur and Ms S Momon, Meira Paibi Leader, Manipur.

The meeting called upon the following appeal and resolved with a draft National Action Plan on Women Peace and Security of India:

Call upon the Government of India for the formulation of National Action Plans on Women, Peace, Security.
Honor India’s international commitment to Convention on Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and UN Security Council Resolutions (UNSCR)1325, 1820, 1888, 1889, 1960, 2106 and 2122 and to enact legislation for the same.
Inclusion of more women in electoral processes, judiciary, police forces, economic decision making and other decision making processes for a more gender balanced equitable society
Develop gender sensitization training of security personnel deployed in disturbed areas
Inclusion of more women in peace talks and peace processes for a better gender perspective in peace negotiations
Appeal to all ethnic groups, communities in to rise above the greater common goal of peace and prosperity for all . Women across ethnic, community, religion, state lines to unite to work together to make this possible.
Adequate protection for women human right defenders
Reformation of Customary Law for inclusion of more women in decision making
Recognition and honoring of contribution of women in cultural and social processes,
Inclusion of Peace Education in Educational Curriculum
Recognition of women role in peace processes and ensuring the participation of women as decision makers in peace negotiations and present and post conflict reconstructions by both the Central and State Governments.
The reformation of the security sector, involving a boosted morality especially when it comes to the protection of women by increasing the amount of female police officers in the stations and guaranteeing their presence at all arrests of women.
For all women to work on a shared vision, through re-establishing relationships, networking and interacting with other workers in the regional, national or international level
To build a positive peace starting from developmental aspects.
To work towards empowering women survivors of any form of violence with emphasis on economic justice and rights.
Till the state builds a dedicated capacity for restoring governance, stability, development and rule of law in disturbed areas, the armed forces leadership will have to constructively engage with the state and civil society in the disturbed areas.

The views forwarded by the speakers, along with insights from other experts and social activists, were also embedded in the draft national action plan on Women Peace and Security for India. Speakers also called for acceleration of the empowerment of women at all levels of peace processes; adequate services for displaced women and rehabilitation of victims of gender-based violence; and zero tolerance of sexual abuse by peacekeepers. During discussions all stressed to the importance of highlighting women’s role as actors and change agents, not just as victim, and stated “Without the inclusion of women in all aspects of life, whether political or in the economy, there can be no sustainable peace and no sustainable development”.

A memorandum on the issue of women, peace and security in India and urging for a National Action Plan was submitted to Union Minister of state for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju.

The conference was organised on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the UN Security Council Resolution 1325, which recognizes that including women and gender perspectives in decision-making can strengthen prospects of sustainable peace. The event was organised by Control Arms Foundation of India in collaboration with Manipur Women Gun Survivors Network (MWGSN).

For more information, please contact:

Office of the Control Arms Foundation of India
B 5 / 146, First Floor, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi – 110 029, India,

Website: www.cafi-online.org, Phone: +91-11-46018541, Fax: +91-11-26166234

NEFIS to celebrate Irabot Day

IMPHAL, Sept 27: The North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) is celebrating Irabot Day on September 30. According to a statement of the forum, people from different communities of North-East

IMPHAL, Sept 27: The North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) is celebrating Irabot Day on September 30.

According to a statement of the forum, people from different communities of North-East Region of India as well as other parts of the country will be participating in the programme.

The programme will be held at Aryabhatta College, University of Delhi from 1:30 p.m. and will include a group discussion on the topic ‘Relevance of Irabot’s Legacy in Contemporary Times’ as well as rendering of revolutionary song written by Irabot, it said.

The North-East Students of Delhi University have pledged their support for the programme which seeks to highlight the necessity of Irabot’s ideas amid the present state of discord between different communities, it continued.

Irabot stood for unity among different oppressed communities as a necessary step for people to liberate themselves. At this crucial juncture, NEFIS takes it as a duty to highlight the ideas which this great revolutionary stood for, it said.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/09/nefis-to-celebrate-irabot-day/

MSAD: Irabot Day observance note making competition cum interaction

Delhi, Sept 16: MSAD PR Ref. No. 20150916, Dated 16 Sept 2015 Manipur Students’ Association Delhi is organising Irabot Day Observance Note Making Competition cum Interaction Programme. • The topic of

Delhi, Sept 16: MSAD PR Ref. No. 20150916, Dated 16 Sept 2015

Manipur Students’ Association Delhi is organising Irabot Day Observance Note Making Competition cum Interaction Programme.

Hijam Irabot (Courtesy: Manipur Archives) . The Irawat Celebration Committee, Manipur today organized the inaugural ceremony of the one month long observation of the 116th birth anniversary of Janeta Irawat at the Rupmahal Theatre, Imphal.

Lamyanba Hijam Irabot (Courtesy: Manipur Archives)

• The topic of the competition is: “Irabot and his revolutionary movement: Legacy and contemporary relevance”.
• The competition will be held on 30th September 2015 (Wednesday) at 1:00 p.m. at Faculty of Arts, Delhi University (North Campus)
• A 50 pages booklet will be issued to those who are interested to participate the note making competition. An 8 pages booklet is available here without any charge.
• The price of the 50 pages booklet along with the participation form is 30 rupees.
• Participants will be allowed to refer the booklet issued by MSAD in the competition.
• The word limit of the note making is 1000-1200 within 1 hour 30 minutes.
• Each participants have to submit one article on the same topic within 10 days. Both the note and article (2500 word limit) will be considered for the overall selection of best three winners.
• There will be interaction session for 3 hours after the competition.

For details please contact: 8376889477, 9717314803

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Academic Committee, MSAD

Download form here: Irabot Day Observance Competition Form

PRESS STATEMENT OF CIVIL SOCIETY COALITION ON HUMAN RIGHTS IN MANIPUR & THE UN: Manipur on the brink of an inter-ethnic calamity

URGENT PRESS STATEMENT Imphal, 11 September 2015 On the occasion of the 57th anniversary of the Armed Forces [Special Powers] Act of 1958 (AFSPA) that promulgated the controversial and

URGENT PRESS STATEMENT

Imphal, 11 September 2015

On the occasion of the 57th anniversary of the Armed Forces [Special Powers] Act of 1958 (AFSPA) that promulgated the controversial and draconian Act in Manipur and Nagaland, the CSCHR once again condemns the perpetuation of this law that violates the fundamental principles of democracy and human rights despite a worldwide call for its repeal. In this spiralling spread of impunity that has infected every sphere of governance in Manipur, the highly problematic implementation of this Act in Manipur ever since has not solved any of the problems it was meant to resolve. In fact, the climate of impunity and unabated use of brute force by the state to deal with any situation has repeatedly compounded and complicated the situation in Manipur. There have been reports of the divisive and partisan role played by Indian security forces in Manipur, most recently in Moreh Town in August this year.

The observed overall lack of training, preparedness and strict adherence to existing principles and guidelines of crowd control has resulted in the tragic death of one child in Imphal East District in August and nine other innocent lives, including one child, in Churachandpur district during this month, and the violent human rights violations of more than a hundred persons, mainly young persons and children in Manipur, including reported arbitrary detentions, torture and cruel or inhuman and degrading treatment, and grievous injuries perpetrated by the law enforcement agencies in different parts of the State. The State police and central security forces have been let loose to inflict a brutally violent response by using disproportionate powers to suppress public protests in the last three months concerning a set of laws purportedly designed to address a critical issue faced by all the indigenous peoples and communities of the State.

Curfew and public restrictions under Cr.P.C. Section 144 have been imposed repeatedly during the last three months in the districts of Imphal East, Imphal West, Senapati, Chandel and Churachandpur in the wake of public protests against the atrocities committed by the state law and order machinery. Public strikes, road blockades, market closures and public transportation shut downs have contributed to the volatile situation causing immense obstacles and restrictions in public life and government functioning.

Today, Manipur is on the brink of an inter-ethnic calamity. If appropriate steps are not taken now there is every possibility of an explosion of dirty and violent ethnic hostilities that can only lead to a human and humanitarian disaster of such proportions that we have not seen before in this sub-region of South Asia.

CSCHR is very concerned that there exists in Manipur a situation of mounting polarisation of different ethnic groups within the State fuelled by perceptions of multiple threats by the different ethnic communities, the spread of rumours and disinformation, highly objectionable statements published or released by fringe groups and elements aimed to bring about communal enmity, partisan discussions and meetings, the abject lack of the will to communicate and dialogue, expectations that are detrimental to the maintenance of communal harmony and the strengthening of democracy and human rights protection, and sectarian demands that impinge upon the provisions of the Constitution of India and international human rights and humanitarian law.

CSCHR earnestly urges the government of Manipur and all communities living together in Manipur to desist from partisan and divisive, non-inclusive processes and activities that can lead to a serious rupture of the democratic and sovereign polity of Manipur State. The need at this critical hour is for all communities in Manipur to embrace constructive suggestions and inclusive dialogue as this is the only avenue we have now to avoid a humanitarian disaster.

Further, CSCHR strongly recommends to the governments of Manipur and India to facilitate the healing of the suffering people of Manipur by immediately embarking on just reconciliation measures of redress by removing all legislative, policy and administrative encumbrances and obstacles in the State, such as the repeal of AFSPA and repressive discriminatory laws, re-establishing a fair and compassionate Rule of Law that is strictly in compliance with India’s obligations to all its citizens, the supreme Constitutional provisions and international human rights and humanitarian law for the promotion of democracy and peace.

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(Dr Laifungbam Debabrata Roy)

Convenor

On Behalf of the Civil Society Coalition on Human Rights in Manipur and the UN

Member Organisations of CSCHR are:

All Manipur Nupi Maanbi Association (AMANA)
Centre of Network and Empowerment (CoNE)
Centre for Organisation Research & Education (CORE)
Centre for Research & Advocacy (CRA Manipur)
Citizens Concern for Dams and Development (CCDD)
Civil Liberties and Human Rights Organisation (CLAHRO)
Civil Liberties Protection Forum (CLPF)
Committee on Human Rights, Manipur (COHR)
Ethno-Heritage Council (HERICOUN)
Extra-judicial Execution Victim Families’ Association Manipur (EEVFAM)
Families of the Involuntarily Disappeared Association Manipur (FIDAM)
Indigenous Perspective (IP)
Human Rights Alert (HRA)
Human Rights Defenders Manipur (HRD)
Human Rights Initiative (HRI)
Human Rights Law Network Manipur (HRLN-M)
Just Peace Foundation (JPF)
Life Watch
Manipur Alliance for Child Rights (MACR)
Movement for Peoples’ Right to Information Manipur (M-PRIM)
North East Dialogue Forum (NEDF)
Threatened Indigenous Peoples Society (TIPS)
United Peoples Front (UPF)

Condolence To Churachandpur Victims And Solidarity To People’s Democratic Struggle

We express our heartfelt condolence to the untimely demise of Kuki brethren, who lost their precious lives in the course of series of unfortunate incidents in Churachandpur District (Manipur: India):

We express our heartfelt condolence to the untimely demise of Kuki brethren, who lost their precious lives in the course of series of unfortunate incidents in Churachandpur District (Manipur: India): the two persons who were burnt alive, one who succumbed to an accident injury, and five others who were killed in the repression. We share the grievances of the families and pray for the departed souls to rest in peace. We also convey our goodwill message to all the injured persons to recover soon.

We are aware of the restive situation erupted from 31 August 2015 onwards, against the three bills recently passed by the Government of Manipur; which has now spread like wildfire in the Manipur Hills. About 13 days before, the incident in Moreh Town on 18 August was a clear signal that any political decision that may encapsulate the entire Manipur, if there is no deliberate policy agenda to make it become a matter of contention and unrest, must first of all fulfil prior informed consent of the peoples for whom the decision has to be taken. The government, however, have always acted above community or popular conscience, as a result of which dissentions and unrests have become the order of the day. We wonder if the policy makers were either sincerely ignorant about the latent unrest vis-à-vis the bills or simply feigning ignorance to test the tolerance and capability of dissention or simply igniting communal flames to disunite peoples, to serve certain authoritarian interests. Although we do not approve violent mobbing, riots and destruction of properties in the name of protest; we held the government fully accountable for creating an atmosphere of mistrust and violent agitations in the Kuki clustered areas.

We are also aware that before the Kukis and the Nagas rose in protest against the bills, the peoples in the Manipur Valley had risen in agitations to demand Inner Line Permit System and they were brutally suppressed for some months. The unrest had affected the entire Manipur, particularly the larger bulk of the poor and daily wage earners. A student was killed in police action, about 450 were injured, hundreds were jailed and scores of properties were destroyed. All these could have been prevented, if the government had fulfilled the reasonable the demand without delay. After causing much damages, the government, on 31 August, passed three bills, which partly fulfilled the demands and pacified the agitation. What becomes apparent, however, is; while the wounds in the Valley have not been fully healed, the government have designed the bills in such a manner that it opened the door to different interpretations that inflicted wounds in the Hills. A Pandora’s Box is being opened to let loose sensitive issues, thereby, letting the wounded communities into tensions. In the melee of projecting community enemies, those who are in power often escaped away from the collective scrutiny of their arrogances and misrules.

We are witness to the manner the Kukis have reacted to their immediate representatives, the MLAs. The MLAs were singled out for unrepresenting the dissenting voice and their luxurious houses were burnt. Although we could not approve such violence and destructions; we cannot deny that these convey the message about the power of popular struggle. All these exemplify that the existing relation of powers, between the rulers and the ruled, can be turned into upside down, at the wink of eye, if the peoples want it. The Kuki agitation is limited in scope, as it is centred on the resentment against the bills. Given the nature of the demand and the leadership, which could not magnify beyond the higher demand for either VI Schedule or different administrative state for the Kukis: revolutionary direction towards an overall regime change, to free the society from inequality and bourgeoisie misrule, is still missing. However, the misruled Nagas, Meeteis and other minorities in Manipur have a lot to learn about their latent collective strength from this particular episode of Kuki agitation. The Kuki experience can also serve as a constant reminder to whosoever comes to the power, to have a second thought in policy framing and implementations.

Finally, we once again express our heartfelt condolence to all those from the Meeteis and Kukis who lost their precious lives in the course of different agitations in the last few months. We convey our goodwill message to all the injured persons to recover soon. We congratulate those in the Valley who have partly achieved their demand. We also express our solidarity to the democratic struggle in the Hills by those who do not want the bills to encroach upon their rights. We appeal to all, to arrive at a point, to ensure that the rights of indigenous peoples are collectively protected from the outsiders and capital intrusion that grabs land and resources in the guise of projects such as dams, mining, oil drilling, civil and defence infrastructures.

Long live people’s democratic struggle

Campaign for Peace & Democracy (Manipur)

4^th September 2015

Condolence To Churachandpur Victims And Solidarity To People’s Democratic Struggle

We express our heartfelt condolence to the untimely demise of Kuki brethren, who lost their precious lives in the course of series of unfortunate incidents in Churachandpur District (Manipur: India):

Long live people’s democratic struggle

Campaign for Peace & Democracy (Manipur)

4^th September 2015

Condolence To Churachandpur Victims And Solidarity To People’s Democratic Struggle

We express our heartfelt condolence to the untimely demise of Kuki brethren, who lost their precious lives in the course of series of unfortunate incidents in Churachandpur District (Manipur: India):

Long live people’s democratic struggle

Campaign for Peace & Democracy (Manipur)

4^th September 2015

Condolence To Churachandpur Victims And Solidarity To People’s Democratic Struggle

We express our heartfelt condolence to the untimely demise of Kuki brethren, who lost their precious lives in the course of series of unfortunate incidents in Churachandpur District (Manipur: India):

Long live people’s democratic struggle

Campaign for Peace & Democracy (Manipur)

4^th September 2015

San Francisco Bay Area Manipuri Community and Friends salute Flood Relief Volunteer Groups and Freelance Photojournalists

“In times of adversity we really discover who we are and what were made of. “ – Howard Schultz. Adversity and misfortune is what Manipur is facing today. In

Volunteers of Disaster Relief Forum Manipur

“In times of adversity we really discover who we are and what were made of. “ – Howard Schultz. Adversity and misfortune is what Manipur is facing today. In the midst of a social crisis and imperiled livelihood for the poorest of the poor, Manipur was hit with the flood of the century. It has devastated several parts of the state washing away homes and villages. Many families and whole communities have been rendered homeless leaving them in desperate need of humanitarian support. In such a time of acute need, volunteers and common people has proven the true spirit of Manipuris’.

Among all the bad news coming out of Manipur, these are the glimmers of hope. When the photos of the massive flood taken by freelance photojournalists spread through the internet, the scale of the destruction became apparent to the world. Many good Samaritans in Manipur and elsewhere wanted to donate and help but they found no channels, either NGO or government, for disaster relief. Volunteers in Manipur took it upon themselves to help our brothers and sisters in need by raising funds, procuring essential goods and distributing humanitarian aid through any feasible means.

Inspired by the effort of the volunteers in Manipur, a group of friends who play football on weekends in Sunnyvale, California, got together to help in this effort in the only form they could by raising funds. Many had been contributing on their own through their leikais and family in Manipur. Manipuris and their friends from around the San Francisco Bay Area contributed generously and raised more than Rs 1.2 Lac. The collected funds were sent for immediate use to Flood Relief Manipur (FRM), Helping Hands Manipur (HHM) and Volunteers for Disaster Relief Forum(VDRF) to deliver relief, clean water and medicine. They shared ideas to field-assemble water filters using gravel, sand, charcoal and other common household goods both for home and community use in a sustainable way. While it is a drop in the ocean in light of the overwhelming need of the hour, these volunteer groups have transparency for their funds and every rupee reaches the needy.

San Francisco Bay Area Manipuri Community Flood Relief donation

It is unfortunate that there was no immediate massive mobilization of resources from the state and central government several days into this calamity. There has been no large-scale effort to assess and provide relief to those affected in far-flung areas in the critical days after such a major natural disaster. Volunteers on ground have highlighted the urgent need for aid in those areas that are cutoff from rest of the state. Roads and bridges have been washed away. We urge the state and central government to allocate all available resources to provide urgent relief, rehabilitation and in the reconstruction of roads and bridges.

We are in solidarity with the people affected by the recent flood. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We salute the volunteers on the ground from all parts of Manipur who have taken upon themselves to help those in need. We appreciate the efforts of fellow Manipuris around the world who came together in this global effort to aid the affected people.

Warm regards,

San Francisco Bay area Manipuri Community

Jiri da Apunba Miphamna Condemn touri – Progressive Meetei-Pangal Society, Jiribam

PRESS RELEASE Jiri da Apunba Miphamna Condemn touri Manipur People’s Party (MPP) gi President N, Sovakiran amadi, Dr Khomdon Lisam, anina jiri da leiba islammabad khunggangbu foreigners/non-manipuri khundaba lamdamni haina

PRESS RELEASE

Jiri da Apunba Miphamna Condemn touri

Manipur People’s Party (MPP) gi President N, Sovakiran amadi, Dr Khomdon Lisam, anina jiri da leiba islammabad khunggangbu foreigners/non-manipuri khundaba lamdamni haina sangai express (English edition) gi July 28th, July 30^th amasung August 3^rd 2015 ta hanjan hanjan na article irakpa matungda wathok ama oirakpadagi wathok asiga mari leinana August 9^th, 2015 (Sunday) gi numit ki nungthil pung 2 taba matamda Md. Riyaz uddin (EX Army) gi mayumda, Janab Badaein na chair louraga Progressive Meetei Pangal society, Jiribam na sinduna All Jiribam Meira paibi (AJMP), All Jiribam United Club Organization (AJUCA), Jiri Louri Khongthang Lup (JLKL), MSF, AMSU, DESAM, KSA, Jiri Development Organization (JDO) Jiri Ema Meira paibi Apunba Lup (JIMPAL), WACAK, WWOK, Hairiba lup taramathoi gi apunba Joint meeting ama phamminaraba matungda mathakta pankhiba mioi asigi warep sing asi yumpham yaodaba, mari makhong khangdana panghai haijinba, leibaak ki chiraba tangpham sida iraang sagatnaba rajneety (politics) gi oiba lou makhal ama oirabasu lup khudingmakna hakcinna loubaga loinana condemn touri. Leibaak miyamda laanna sandokkhiba waphong adu pao che (daily newspaper) gi khutthangda sengdokkadabani loinana progressive meetei pangal society, Jiribam da laalle haijagadabani haina mot amata oina warep tanakhi.

Pukchel Sengna,

Lukman Hekim
Ziaur Rahaman

Progressive Meetei-Pangal Society,Jiribam

ILPS demand : KSA Jiribam Unit appeals extension of form submission for jobs at MPDC

Jiribam, 6 Aug, 2015 : A press release from the Kangleipak Students Association(KSA), Jiribam Unit, has appealed to the Manipur Power Development Corporation to extend the last date of form

Jiribam, 6 Aug, 2015 : A press release from the Kangleipak Students Association(KSA), Jiribam Unit, has appealed to the Manipur Power Development Corporation to extend the last date of form submission for some of its job post. The last date of the form submission has already been extended before to 7th Aug , due to unprecedented bandhs and strikes for ILPS demand .

”Frequent bandh and other form of agitations that has been plaqued in demand of ILP has created lot of problem to the people of manipur and jiribam particular. The guardians of the applicants to some posts of the Manipur Power Development Corporation earnestly request to extends form submission to some days. It will be a good will as the situation is continuing, the concern authority may kindly be taken this as most urgent.” added the release.

The press release is signed by L. Bonson Singh , President , KSA, Jiribam Unit.

Government is not serious about permanent peace: SSSC

Press release: 5th August 2015 Save Sharmila Solidarity Campaign (SSSC) welcomes the decision of peace accord between Govt and NSCN (IM). By this historic peace accord, there are many signals

Press release: 5th August 2015

Save Sharmila Solidarity Campaign (SSSC) welcomes the decision of peace accord between Govt and NSCN (IM). By this historic peace accord, there are many signals from the side of the government, first of all it conveys the importance of peace and the commitment for development in North East states where the Prime Minister himself was present during peace accord with NSCN(IM) leaders.

SSSC believes that such actions from government are one of confidence building measures where not only common people of north east, but even insurgent groups and their members can now think and can join the mainstream in the broader objective of peace and development.

SSSC commends the role of R N Ravi for reflecting his commitment towards stability in north east and for standing towards people of north east. Being an interlocutor for these talks, he successfully brought both the parties at single point of joining hands.

With all these best wishes and congratulations, SSSC appeals once again with the government of India to work towards repeal of AFSPA. SSSC convener Ravi Nitesh said that though the move is a welcome but without repealing AFSPA, it does not seem that government is indicating or serious thinking towards permanent peace. In fact, no restrictions or cut in unconstitutional powers of military is actually a threat, not less than the threat of insurgents in north east states. Establishing peace talks and ceasefire deals with insurgents is about ensuring the development and scenario of investment by private parties that government is seeking, but repealing AFSPA will be a move of establishing real and ground contacts with people, of touching their hearts and minds in real ways, because this will mean understanding their scenario of everyday abnormality and threat and also about taking action to ensure peace for them. We hope that from Look east to now Act East, has to move ahead with Understanding East. Without understanding issues, actions will not be as fruitful as it would be.”

We have seen that how despite being on hunger strike since last 15 years, Irom Sharmila has not been able to get importance by government. Even despite her repeated requests and desire to meet newly elected prime minister Mr. Modi, she did not get any chance to meet him. She is a person who is following a non violent and democratic path for her demand to repeal AFSPA. Despite her worldwide popularity and voice and support of human rights organisations, government has not listen demand yet. Moreover, her fast has largely been ignored. Will it not give a signal that non violence and democratic ways are loosing their importance in present regime of India? Government need to rethink on this fast more seriously and to act immediately in this regard.

Yelhoumee singtagi oiba keithel sabada meeyamna mateng pangbiyu: IPSA (In Manipuri)

Temporary Mao Keithel in Nagamapal, Imphal

Imphal, July 22: Houjik Kangleipak (Manipur) da meeeyamna khwaidagi pamnaba amadi khoidazaba potsak ama hairagadi MAO KEITHEL ni haibada lallaroi khalli. Kangleicha khudingmakna amadi leingakpa singna chap mannana yaaminnaba amadi apenba pokpa IMPHAL da MAO FURUP ki eechil eenao singna Mao da fangba mahei-marong, enshang naapi amadi hei lei sing asi matam kuirabagi tungda Imphalgi Khwairamband Keithel ga naknana Nagamapal da pukhatlaktuna meeyamda fanghalliba asimuk apenba asidagihenba leite. Hairiba wafam asibu louduna Manipur Government na MAO gi lalon eetik toujariba meeyamgi hotnajaman asibu khangbiduna Yelhoumee singtagi oiba Keithel ama semgat sagattuna thambiyu haiduna haijabada thamlagani hairakpasina amukka henna apenba pokee. Kangleipakta Kangleicha singi amadi Kanglei khunnaigi damakta katthaokpa amaga loinana meeyamgi damakta chongthoktuna leiriba Civil Societies Organization sing maru oina League of the Fourth World People Kangleipak (LFWPK), International Peace and Social Advancement (IPSA), All Clubs Organization Apunba Meira Paibi Lup, Kangleipk (ACOAM Lup), Kanglei Ima Lup (KIL), Kanglamei, Chanura Lamchinglel Kangleipak (CLK), Indigenous People’s Association of Kangleipak (IPAK), PANDAM amadi Kangleipak Students’ Association (KSA) na amadi UNITED CLUBS OF IMC WARD NO. 4-URIPOK, Kangjabi Youth Club amadi Nagamapal Youth Club na yumbu oibiduna mapung oiba thoudang louduna MAO gi lalonbi kayabu harao meenokka loinana okpiduna Kangleipakki puwarigi anouba lamai ama hangdokkhre. Loinana Meitei Puyada hairamba Nagamapal da Mao Keithel Karaklagani haiba wafam du mak ngasidi thoklare. Thoklariba Keithel asi mangfaonahannaba hotnabada Mao furup ki yaiphanabagi damak achouba thoudang louriba MAO UNION, MAO YOUTH & STUDENTs’ UNION, MAO BUSINESS UNION amadi atei Mao furup ki thawai yaobiba yaobibi Mao eechil eenao singgi su amukka henna achouba thoudang loubibadagi MAO KEITHEL asi oithoraklibani. Sinja langjabada saruk yajaruba luploi ama oina thamjaningliba wafamdi MAO KEITHEL na Imphal da karakpa asina khundaminaariba furup singi marakta nungshi channaba da nattana Kanglei khunaigi senmitlon da achouba ahongba amadi laklagani haibasini. Houkhiba July gi tang 3 dagi na July gi 22, 2015 ngasiga thana Mao Keithel na Imphal da famlakliba asi taruklak sukhre amadi ahouba numittagi tharaga ngasi faobada apunbagi oina mapot thanna yaoraba Tata Mobile Carrier Truck (114) chammaga taramari sukhre, puraktuna yonkhiba amadi apunbagi senfam oina chaorapna Lupa Lakh Kunthramari ga Lishing kun muk sure. (Thirty four lakh twenty thousand only) approximately. Tenkhraba numit taraga mari manganigi matam asida toukhriba lallon eetik asina karigumba touramdaba taarabadi hairiba senfam asi sungsoi soidana Kangleipakki waangmada oina chatlambasu yai.

Dr. Lolly, President Mao Union, Mao Briefing Media

Adubu Mao Keithel da lakkhiba senfamnina Mao gi meeyamda amadi iramdam kangleipak asigi account ta adummak leihoujabani haina state economy gi mityengda louba yai.Hairiba Keithel asina asumna tungkoina sum chang naina chattharaklabadi Tha amada Keithel 15 rak tagina 20 rak kumba karaklabadi changchatta Rupees 1.53 Crore, Lupa Crore Amaga Makhai mukki lalon eetik tougani haina paaba yai. Masi na chumba taarabadi asukki matik Mao Keithel na Imphal da karakpagi mayek laaraba mahei adu fangjare haina louba yai. Amadi pumnamakki hotnajaman adu lemna khak mangdre haina khanba yai.

Mao gi meeyamna Mao gi mahousadagi leijarakpa leihao da suja nomja duna puthokchaba pothoksingtana tanjaba senfamnina masi Kanglei Khunaigi khwaidagi mayek senglaba senmitlon gi anouba awonba amani haina meepum khudingmakna lounagani amadi saruk yajariba Lup loi singnasu loujei. Masina Kangleipakki mafam khudingmakta khundaminnariba yelhoumee khudingmakki mafamda chinjakta meepal tangdana hingjanabagi anouba eenot ama piragani. Suning nomningbagi chatnabi Work Culture Revolution ama soidana puraklagani amadi Mao gi meeyamgi haotnaba asi atoppa yelhoumee khudingmakna tamjaningngai oiragani haina khalli

Temporary Mao Keithel in Nagamapal, Imphal

Mao dagi lakliba lallonbi sing asi Imphal da ahanba lakpa amadi hanna fajana potyonbi oidriba, supnatagi eengkholda, loubukta sunomlaga punna punna whole sale da thadoklambana ayamba oibana Imphal gi amadi Khwairambandgi Keithel fambi sing douna yamna meekup nahum singba amadi heithoi singthoiba amadi oidri. Maram asina mee mayamna yomsillaga pot leinanaba hotnarakpada kok ngaoduna sen louhoudana pot pithokkhiba amadi mee chinbagi khudong chaba louraga pot matpikhiba kayasu yaaori. Mao gi chinglamda manung hanjinna yamna tamna leikhiba khun dagi ahanba mapan thoklaktuna pot yonjabasu yaobanina masida pot leiba lakpiriba meeyamnasu yaariba makhei pukchel sengna leiriba pot adugi mamal adu sen oina Masada soidana pibiduna chamjakhraba khunganggi waana soo nomlaga taanjaba asibu eikhoi khudingmakna pukning thougat pifam thokee. Imphal da laklaga amangba, meenambata oi haikhragadi asuk yamna waana mayam changdana hotnajariba sing ase ootta ghee heiba oina thoklagani. Maram asina Mao gi lallonbi singna Imphal da lallonba lakchabada tungkoiba mari ama saagatnaba hotnabada eikhoinasu pukchel tingna loinabiba mathou tai. Madu na tunglamchatta Mao gi meeyamna Imphal gi meeoi singbu mathamoida adummak chetna konsinduna amadi machinda sonduna thambigani.

Houjikti Mao gi khun khun khudingdasu Imphal da pot yonbana malemgi mafam ateida yonbadagi khwaidagi henna nungai haibasi Mao phurupcha khudingmakta loina taanare. Masi henna amukka mapum faana tung koina chatthaduna leihounaba hotnabada Kangleipakta leiriba Lup khuding makki thamoida faonariba Fei haiba wafam adumak tung koina leijahounaba hotnabada Iramdam ireipak asida khundaminnariba furup khudingmakna eesha eeshagi haiba wakhallon adudagi khajiktang khaidokpiduna katthokpa amaga loinana hotnaminnasi amadi Government ki maikeidagi thamoi sengna tingthorakliba khut asida eikhoi khudingmaknasu mateng pangsinduna Imphal da Yelhoumee singtagi oiba Keithel ama semgatpada punna saruk yaaminasi haina Kagleicha khwai khudingmakki mafamda ningsingjari.

Houjik eikhoigi maangda taaduna leiriba fibam sing asi maru oina matam kharagi oina houjik houjik potfam famduna haptagi Keithel famliba Naga Turel gi Keithel asida mee yamna chonna tinba mafam ama oibana mafam asida Keithel amuk amuk fambada thoklakliba amotpa sing asi mari leinaba Municipality gi echil eenao singna matam chana louthokpiba asina khwaidagi ahanba tangai fadaba thabak ama oire. Matam kharagi oirabasu famlingei manung asida mapan eepan thokningba amadi lamsang lakpagi hakchang wai sangdokningbana chingba sing asigi damakta tangai fadana temporary Toilet complex ama mafam asida sabiduna khudong chadaba sing asidagi kokhanbinaba hotbiyu haiduna thawai yaona sinbiriba Manipur Government ki MAHUD department ta haijari amadi athuba da sinbiyu.

Temporary Mao Keithel in Nagamapal, Imphal

Masigi makha taarakpada PDA na Temporary market Shed ama chingmeirong maning leikai gi Eastern Motors ki showroom nakal da sananaba hotnabada Chingmeirongi Leikai gi Club,Meira Paibi amadi pukchel chaoba chaobi singna thokpiraktuna ayetpa apanba singdagi ngakthokpiduna amadi matam chana quality leina sahanduna loisinbada mateng pangbiyu haina ningsingjari.

Kangleipakki civil societies singnasu Nagamapal da leiriba khudong chadaba sing asidagi thuna nanthoknaba hotnaba da Chingmeirong gi Temporary Market shed asina achouba mateng ama oigadouribani, maram asina yariba makhei mari leinaba Contractor amadi Department ki staff singna mateng pangsinbiduna khwaidagi khonglei thuna thabk loisinnanaba hotnabada punna saruk yainnasi haina LUP singi maikeidagi LUP Loisingi mahut sinjaraga nolukna ningsingjari.

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(Chingkhei Luwangcha)

President, IPSA

Kangleipak

Wuzu Massacre: Naga Students’ Federation Memorandum against AFSPA Submitted to the Governor of Nagaland on 23rd July 2015

Ref no. NSF/memo-1/15-17

Ref no. NSF/memo-1/15-17 Dated 23/07/15

To,

Shri PB Acharya

Honourable Governor of Nagaland

Subject : Appeal against the ongoing unjust war on the Naga people, demand for the punishment of the personnel responsible for the Wuzu massacre of July 16, 2015 and the immediate repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act 1958.

Sir,

With due respect, we, the undersigned, would like to submit this memorandum, to inform you of the Naga apprehensions and escalation of disturbances to peace and security of our people as a result of an unjust war. We would also like to seek for your kind cooperation with the Naga people and necessary intervention to take up adequate action against the war crimes perpetrated by the Indian army at Wuzu Village on July 16, 2015 and the immediate repeal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act 1958.

That;

The honourable Governor must be aware of the media coverage about the Wuzu Massacre in Nagaland, on July 16, 2015. which has been misreported as cross firing between the NSCN(K) and the Indian Armed forces by the Indian Media. On that unfortunate day; a convoy of the Assam Rifles and Para Commandos, led by Major Surinder Singh of the 46 AR C Company, indiscrimanately fired upon the unarmed residents of Wuzu Village, who were having a discussion with the Major regarding the customary ritual funeral of the mortal remains of late Captain Puhachu, NSCN(K) who was one of those killed by the Indian Army on the midnight of 15th July 2015. In this massacre Miss Aso (13 years old) and Mr Tiizali (14 years old) were killed; Mrs Esther Jorror(24 years old) was injured, and properties were destroyed by the rampant firing of the Indian Army. The unfortunate victims were meither fired upon by the NSCN(K) nor were there any cross firing. However, the Indian media and the military establishment, as usual, have covered up the massacre with misinformation propaganda. In this regard, we have conducted a fact finding mission, which has now been widely cirulated. The fact finding report is being attached for your kind information (Annexure I).
The honorable Governor must be aware of the fact that India’s unjust war on the Naga people, in the initial stage, was primarily motivated by extra territorial, geo strategic, mercantile capitalist interests of the national chauvinist ruling forces, who in the subsequent period of time have erected local puppet regimes. In the last few decades, India’s capitalist interests to expropriate Naga natural resources and to control trade routes have been rigorously enforced at gun point. Throughout the period since the late 1940s, the Nagas have been bearing with the negative fallouts of this unjust war by India, which have been constitutionally buttressed by the draconian Armed Forces Special Powers Act 1958 (henchforth AFSPA). We, the Naga people, cannot remain silent on this anymore.
The honourable Governor must be aware of the facts that throughout the period, from 1948 to 1957, the AFSPA has been theoretically imposed in all the ‘provinces’ of India. It was repealed in 1957 because it was an ugly blot to the image of a democratic and republican India. However, from 1958 onwards, India’s unjust war on the Naga people has been covered up under this Act. Section 1 of the AFSPA empowers the Governor of a State or the Government of India to construe any area or territory as disturbed and to act accordingly. SECTION 4 of the Act empowers any concerned officer to act on ‘his’ suspicion and consequently arrest anyone without warrant, to search any premise without warrant, destroy and kill. SECTION 5 of the Act empowers the concerned officer to detain any arrested person with the least possible delay and does not stipulate any time frame of the detention. SECTION 6 of the Act defends any army personnel from being held accountable for any violation of human rights inflicted on innocent citizen. Why has the onus of the AFSPA been imposed on us, when we do not want the Indian army to rule over us?
The honourable Governor must be aware of the fact that the Right to Life and justice sanctioned by the Indian Constitution and the Protection of Human Rights Act 1993, have been denied to the people affected by the AFSPA. The AFSPA has allowed the Indian Army to unleash a reign of terror, that is, perpetration of war crimes with impunity. This unjust war on the Naga people violates the international standards, such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1948, the Geneva Conventions 1949 (and additional protocols), the United Nations Convention against Torture (1984, signed in India), the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples 2007). The unjust war is responsible for the killing, torture, sexual disgrace, destruction of property, control of our markets and natural resources by the market forces, trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorders, deprivation and marginalisation, insecurity, and various forms of disturbances to the Naga people.
The honourable Governor must be aware of the opinions and recommendations that suggests that the Naga struggle is a ‘national liberation movement’ in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland and Myanmar which is structurally rooted by the constrains of the Indian capitalist political economy. There is a widespread view that upholds that the nationality question cannot be solved militarily. However, the Government of India is acting undemocratically, by investing more in the unjust war efforts, to keep the Nagas permanently under siege. How long should we remain silent to the suppression of democratic voices that are being raised against subjugation and exploitation.

The Naga students’ community and the Nagas are aghast by the Wuzu Masscre. Fully comprehending the dangerous fallouts of the prolonged unjust war, we appeal to your esteemed Office, to hear our democratic voice and to fulfill our immediate demands.

Our immediate demands are:

Publicly condemn the Wuzu Massacre of July 16, 2015.
Punish the war criminals responsible for the Wuzu Massacre.
The Armed Forces both Military and Para Military to be recalled back to their respective camp from their ruthless operation.
Immediate repeal the Armed Forces Special Powers Act.

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Subenthung Kithan

President, Naga Students’ Federation

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Boveio Poukai Duo

General Secretary, Naga Students’ Federation