Manipur: Apex Naga body hails unity pledge of NSCN-IM, NNPGs

Imphal: The United Naga Council (UNC) on Monday welcomed the pledge of “overcoming cynicism” and “moving forward in peace” by the two warring militant groups – NSCN-IM led by Thuingaleng Muivah and the umbrella organization NNPG led by N Kitovi Zhimomi.

In a statement issued by its publicity wing, UNC stated that the Council welcomes the signing of the September Joint Accordant in the presence of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, between NSCN/GPRN represented by Gen (Rtd.) VS Atem and Alizo Venuh, Co-Ordinator, Working Group. NNPG said that they will honour the Covenant of Reconciliation(CoR) of June 13, 2009, signed by Late Isak Chishi Swu, Late SS Khaplang and Brig. (Rtd) S Singnya in letter and spirit.

Both parties will also work together towards to common goal of Naga peace talks. “They pledged to work together in the spirit of love and will guard against all rifts that will further divide the Nagas and will also refrain from all forms of rhetoric, assumptions and agendas that are divisive,” said the UNC.