Eastern Konyak Union appeals for peace and restraint following internal clashes among Naga groups affecting eastern border areas.
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DIMAPUR — Expressing concern over fresh internal clashes among Naga political groups, the Eastern Konyak Union (EKU) has called for restraint and peace in eastern Naga areas.
In a press statement issued on Saturday, the union expressed anguish over renewed fighting among Naga groups, particularly incidents reported on January 9 and 12 in Pangsaung and Nanyun areas near Khammatine village.
The clashes, as reported by Tangshang Naga Students’ Union (TNSU), have once again disturbed peace in the border regions and heightened fear among villagers.
Describing the violence between Naga groups as “unfortunate and deeply painful,” the EKU reminded that such confrontations only weaken the collective Naga cause and sow mistrust within the community.
Innocent civilians in Pangsaung and Nanyun continue to bear the brunt of armed confrontations, with daily life severely affected by the prevailing atmosphere of insecurity, it stated.
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The union conveyed solidarity with residents of the affected areas and appealed for restoration of peaceful conditions in civilian villages.
It also extended condolences to the bereaved families of ‘Lieutenant’ Avi Pochury and ‘Sergeant’ Peyao Konyak, who were killed in the clashes, and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured.
Stating that the loss of Naga lives at the hands of fellow Nagas was particularly tragic, the EKU said such incidents ran contrary to the spirit of Naga national movement.
The organisation called upon Naga national leaders to introspect and reassess the direction of the movement, urging them to discard practices that breed hatred, division, and mutual suspicion.
It stated that ordinary people have suffered long in the name of Naga cause and now yearn for peace, stability, and development.
Maintaining that armed confrontation—whether among Naga factions or involving state forces—cannot offer a lasting solution, the union asserted that dialogue and reconciliation remain the only viable path forward.
It appealed to all Naga leaders not to be drawn into cycles of retaliation and to uphold ongoing reconciliation efforts across Naga-inhabited areas.
Further, the union issued a plea to safeguard public spaces from militarisation, warning that continued violence was confusing younger generations and eroding faith in Naga unity and ideology.