Land of Jewels (Sana Leibak)

Rally support for peace, unification: Dimapur, Dec 14: Far from the earlier turnout, the rally organized by the Naga Hoho in support of the ongoing peace process and unification, attracted barely two to three hundred people at the City Clock Tower Junction here Friday. The poor turnout was attributed largely to hectic festive programmes and other engagements. Scores of those who attended carried banners and placards that read “We Want Peace” and “United We Stand.Divided We Fall” etc. In his address, Naga Hoho president, Bendangmayang Jamir said that peace will never be found if Nagas do not unite as it would only lead to continuation of suffering for another century. Bendangmayang reminded all organizations that the hoho has been working in earnest towards unity but lamented that Nagas continue to be divided by administrative umbrellas. He also welcomed corrections if there has been any mistake in the ongoing process of unification while reiterating the imperative need for unity. Naga...

Naga voice resonates on Rights Day: Imphal, Dec 10: Stamping ‘relevant’ issues on the occasion of the International Human Rights Day, Naga frontal organisations on Monday gathered at MBC Conference Hall in Imphal and exchanged views on the issue of human rights. The Naga Peoples’ Movement for Human Rights (South Sector) in association with United Naga Council (UNC), All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM) and Naga Women Union Manipur (NWUM) observed the 60th anniversary of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in a simple but impressive function under the theme “Dignity and Justice for All of Us” at MBC Conference Hall. During the function, the participants highlighted key human rights issues experienced by the Nagas “from within and without”. The participants also mooted to “continue to carry forward the fundamental principles of human rights as set out in the UDHR in sync with the United Nations Declaration on Rights of Indigenous Peoples such as uni...