Eastern Nagaland GBs call for ceasefire between Centre and NSCN-K (Angmai-Mulatonu)

• DIMAPUR — The Eastern Nagaland Gaon Burah Union (ENGBU) has appealed for an immediate ceasefire between the government of India (GoI) and the NSCN-K (Angmai-Mulatonu) faction.
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• In a press release, the union stated, “We strongly and unequivocally appeal to the government of India and the NSCN-K (Angmai-Mulatonu) faction to enter into a formal ceasefire agreement without further delay. The urgency of the situation demands immediate and sincere end to suffering.”
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• The ENGBU asserted its full endorsement and support of the Nagaland Gaon Bura Federation's call for a ceasefire, terming it an essential step towards a comprehensive, inclusive, and early political solution to the long-standing Naga issue.

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• The union highlighted the decades of conflict endured by the Naga people and stressed the need for peace to prevail, particularly in the Eastern Naga areas. "The grassroots leadership, embodied by the Gaon Burahs, has always stood for stability, justice, and the wellbeing of the people.
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• “Today, we affirm that we cannot and will not accept further violence in our lands," the statement read.
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• It further appealed to all stakeholders—government of India, NSCN-K (Angmai-Mulatonu), and all Naga political groups—to rise above narrow interests and act in the true spirit of Naga unity and reconciliation.
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• “We call upon all parties to honour the aspirations of the Naga people. A ceasefire is not merely a symbolic gesture but a critical and foundational step towards realising the long-cherished dream of a peaceful and honourable Naga political solution,” it stated.