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Written by Administrator
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Monday, 15 June 2009 |
Dimapur | June 15 : An elated Forum for Naga Reconciliation today announced to the Naga people that a historic document “Covenant of Reconciliation” had been jointly signed by Isak Chishi Swu, chairman of NSCN/GPRN, SS Khaplang, chairman of GPRN/NSCN and “brig (Retd)” S Singnya, ‘Kedahge’ (president) of the FGN.
“Today, with humility before God and the Naga people, the FNR rejoices at the announcement of a historic document: Covenant of Reconciliation an outcome of Chiang Mai V, June 2009”, stated a press note issued by the forum.
According to the “Covenant of Reconciliation”, the three leaders expressed their solemn commitment to Naga reconciliation and forgiveness based on the historical and political rights of the Nagas. “We resolve to continue to work together in this spirit of love, non-violence, peace and respect to resolve outstanding issues amongst us”, the document signed by the three senior leaders stated. In another significant gesture Swu, Khaplang and Brig (Retd) Singnya exhorted and called upon other Naga groups to join them in reconciling with each other.
Swu, Khaplang, Singnya sign historic reconciliation covenant
In line with the covenant of reconciliation, the reconciliation forum has appealed to the Naga political groups in concern to use outmost restraint in every form to pave the way and work out future course of actions. It also made an appeal, based on the covenant signed to release all cadres held prisoners in different camps at the earliest. The Forum for Naga Reconciliation also appealed to the citizens of the land to render their unconditional support to the reconciliation process.
The Forum for Naga Reconciliation in its acknowledgement and appeal has stated that throughout this journey, God’s leading had been a source of strength and courage. It saluted the leaders for signing the covenant of reconciliation and also for their courage to provide a new direction to the Nagas through “reconciliation and forgiveness”. The forum thanked the many people “among us” and throughout the world for their ceaseless prayers and requested them to continue to share in this ministry of reconciliation. The forum also thanked the churches, the Naga Hoho and all others who have been a constant inspiration to the reconciliation forum.
Quoting Martin Luther who said, “Peace, like war, is waged”, the forum pointed out that alongside many who are working for Naga reconciliation, it was committed to “Naga Reconciliation: A Journey of Common Hope.” It reminded that since the birth of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation in March 2008, altogether ten meetings have been held both outside of the country and in Nagaland as well. The various Naga political groups, the NSCN/GPRN, GPRN/NSCN, NNC/FGN, NNC (‘non-accordist’) and the non-political group – the Peoples’ Support Group, had endorsed unanimously a “meeting of the Naga leaders of the highest level, at the earliest.”
Besides, the same call was heralded during the two significant Naga Gatherings of September 25, 2008, at Dimapur, and the “Naga Convention for Reconciliation and Peace” February 21-22, 2009, at Kohima. “As per the mandate of the Naga people, the FNR’s effort continues, with commitment to God and the Naga people”, the forum stated.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 15 June 2009 )
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