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DIMAPUR, JUNE 18
The three mediators appointed by the state government in connection with the Chang-Yimchungru conflict have reminded those involved in the issue that a collective responsibility was needed to restore peace between the two tribes.
A DIPR report quoted the convener of the team of mediators, Tali Longkumer as saying so in a meeting with “CKS officials” on Thursday at Tuensang town. “He urged them to seize the opportunity given to them for achieving peace,” the report said.
The convener also explained that the objective of the mediators was to help the two communities live in peace with each other, for which they were on a “fact finding spree.” The report stated that the convener also expressed delight that the “ENPO sponsored” peace committee was also working hard to restore peace between the two tribes.
According to the DIPR report, the mediators “will ultimately strive for bringing a permanent solution through permanent settlement and permanent demarcation of boundary in the disputed area.” The convener was also reported to have appealed the CKS to ensure that no further “clashes” would take place. Deputy Commissioner, Tuensang, Alem Jongshi, who also attended the meeting appreciated the cooperation given by CKS and the Chang community and encouraged them to uphold the resolution passed by the ENPO and the declarations made at the tripartite talks with the state government, the report stated.
The CKS officials also assured the mediators of their full cooperation. “They have welcomed the resettlement of Yimchunger families at Tuensang town. According to official reports, more than 400 Yimchunger families have already returned to Tuensang town. The CKS officials have also admitted that they have their own share of lapses in the recent crisis but will ensure efforts will be made for restoration of permanent peace in the area,” it stated. The mediators also met the village leaders of Tuensang, Chendang, Chendang Saddle villages. The team comprising of Tali Longkumer (IAS Retd), Sachopra Vero (NCS Retd) and Bieu Angami (NCS Retd) later left for Shamator to meet the Yimchunger public leaders.
