The FGN has written to Myanmar’s junta and the National Unity Government over Naga deaths and alleged forced recruitment in the ongoing conflict.
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DIMAPUR — The Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) has written to Myanmar’s military leadership and the National Unity Government (NUG), alleging forced recruitment of Nagas in the ongoing conflict and reporting that over 80 Nagas have died in the fighting.
In a letter addressed to State Administration Council chairman Min Aung Hlaing and NUG president Duwa Lashi La on Tuesday, the FGN said Nagas in the eastern regions are being affected by the internal conflict in Myanmar, with reports of civilians being forcibly recruited by both sides.
It said Nagas are also facing shortages of essential commodities and healthcare due to the conflict and are being detained and recruited when they move to neighbouring areas to meet basic needs.
“It must be made clear that Nagas are neither Burmans nor are they an ethnic group of Myanmar,” the FGN maintained, urging the Tatmadaw, the NUG and ethnic armed groups to refrain from involving Nagas in the conflict and to maintain peace in Naga-inhabited areas.
It also cautioned that it would not remain idle if Naga civilians continue to be affected and said it has apprised the government of India of the situation.
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