NSCN GPRN (YA) alleges drone attacks on Naga civilians in Myanmar, raises human rights concerns and appeals to UNHRC for action.
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DIMAPUR — The NSCN/GPRN (YA) has expressed concern over what it described as recent incidents of threats and violence allegedly perpetrated by the Government of India (GoI) and its armed forces in the “Naga country.”
In a statement issued on Friday, the group condemned the alleged continuation of aerial attacks by the Indian Army, which it claimed were targeting Naga civilians along the “imposed borders.”
Referring to an April 6 incident, the NSCN/GPRN (YA) alleged that a drone attack at Khammoi village in the Naga Self-Administered Zone of Myanmar exposed what it described as the “ill mentality” of a nation that claims to be the world’s largest democracy.
The group alleged that such drone attacks were part of a systematic campaign aimed at terrorising Naga civilians and undermining their basic human values.
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It claimed that these actions had left civilians feeling unsafe even within their homes and had worsened the humanitarian situation of Naga communities in Myanmar.
The NSCN/GPRN (YA) also criticised the recent notification by India’s Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal extending the ban on the organisation for another five years.
It contended that branding the group as a terrorist organisation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act obscured what it described as decades of alleged atrocities committed against Nagas.
Further, the group alleged that laws such as the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) had been used to suppress the Naga resistance movement and had resulted in human rights violations.
It also pointed out that India is a signatory to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and had recently been re-elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026–2028 term, while alleging contradictions in its actions.
“At the UNHRC, India has positioned itself as a staunch defender and promoter of international human rights while violence, abuses and racial discrimination are a daily event in India's occupied North-East and Kashmir,” it stated.
The NSCN/GPRN (YA) appealed to the international community to act in accordance with United Nations principles and urgently ensure that alleged actions by India are investigated and held accountable.
It also called on member states of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to review India’s human rights record, asserting that the credibility and integrity of the council should not be compromised by political influence or expediency.
The organisation stated that, despite limited global support, the Naga people have continued to resist what it described as colonial forces of both India and Myanmar for decades.
It maintained that the Naga nation remains determined in its pursuit of freedom and expressed readiness to continue its struggle.
Further, the NSCN/GPRN (YA) affirmed its commitment to defending its land and protecting its people, adding that it would not yield to pressure or intimidation by military force.
It also expressed hope that the United Nations would uphold its founding principles and serve as a beacon of freedom for oppressed people worldwide.