Myanmar-based Naga Students’ Organisation has condemned the killing of four cadres belonging to a faction of the NSCN-IM at Hongbei village in Kamjong district.
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DIMAPUR — Myanmar-based Naga Students’ Organisation (NSO) has condemned the killing of four cadres belonging to a faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN-IM) at Hongbei village in Kamjong district, Manipur, on Saturday.
In a statement, the organisation expressed shock over the incident and called for a thorough and transparent inquiry to establish the motives behind the attack and ensure justice.
Terming the incident “deeply alarming”, the NSO said that such violence at a time of growing challenges facing the Naga people undermines unity and weakens the collective cause.
The organisation urged all parties, particularly the NSCN/GPRN Eastern Flank Command, to exercise restraint and avoid retaliation, emphasising the need to uphold peace.
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It also appealed to the United Naga Council and Tangkhul Naga Long to intervene and facilitate a peaceful resolution in accordance with both law and customary practices.
Reiterating its stand for peace and reconciliation, the student body stated that internal divisions remain a major threat and called for unity among all stakeholders.
The organisation went on to express solidarity with the bereaved families and mourned the loss of the four personnel.