Western Sümi Youth Front condemns abduction of Kiyeto Zhimomi allegedly by the NSCN/GPRN (Khango- Vusshe).
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DIMAPUR — The Western Sümi Youth Front (WSYF) has condemned the abduction of Kiyeto Zhimomi, head GB of Vikuho village, allegedly by the NSCN/GPRN (Khango- Vusshe) on January 19.
In a press release, the youth front stated that the act constitutes a grave provocation, a flagrant violation of the ceasefire ground rules and an intolerable assault on the collective security, dignity and peace of the Sümi people.
“The WSYF states in absolute and unambiguous terms that whatever be the cause, grievance or justification put forth, no issue can ever be resolved through force, coercion, intimidation or abduction.
“Such actions are ethically indefensible, socially corrosive and fundamentally anti-people. The moment civilians are targeted, all claims of principle, legitimacy or purpose stand completely discredited,” the WSYF stated.
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The youth front stated that Kiyeto Zhimomi had been released following the serving of an ultimatum. However, it asserted that the release did not mitigate the gravity of the abduction nor absolve those responsible, as the Sümi community would neither normalise nor justify such acts.
The WSYF also stated that the circumstances, intent, and grounds under which Zhimomi was abducted and released would be thoroughly investigated to establish the truth and ensure accountability. It directed that until such time, all Sümi youths are to remain on high alert, stay prepared, united, and ready to collectively safeguard the safety, dignity, and interests of the Sümi community.
Further, the front called upon the Cease Fire Monitoring Board (CFMB) to act decisively, impartially and without delay and to strictly enforce the ceasefire ground rules in both letter and spirit.
“Any failure in this regard will severely undermine the credibility of the ceasefire mechanism and further erode public confidence in the peace process,” it stated.
“The Sümi people desire peace, but peace cannot be sustained through fear, nor can authority be asserted through coercion. Respect must be earned through restraint and dialogue, not imposed through force. The responsibility to prevent further escalation rests squarely with those who choose confrontation over wisdom and intimidation over mutual understanding.”