Naga groups concern on the alleged military action in Naga areas of Myanmar

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Alleging that the ongoing operations are being conducted in coordination with Indian security forces, Naga Hoho urged the military forces of both India and Myanmar for immediate cessation of the ongoing military action against the Nagas.

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"Perturbed by the alleged military operations being carried out in the Naga areas of Myanmar by the military junta, Naga bodies are expressing their concern over the safety of innocent Naga civilians. Mizima news Myanmar reported that Myanmar army launched operation against the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K) faction Thursday last week near Hoyat village along the Indo-Myanmar border. The army accused NSCN-K of violating ceasefire signed in 2012 by harbouring militant outfits from the north-eastern region. It is reported that the militant action is conducted in the Naga Self Administered Zone. Naga Hoho, the apex body of Naga civil rights, cautioned Monday that the “indiscriminate” military action has the potential to result in a widespread Naga uprising. Chuba Ozukum, president of Naga Hoho, said, “We are trying to establish contacts with those affected Naga villages. We have been told that the villagers are facing untold misery. They are reportedly confined and not allowed to move around.” “It is further alarming to note that the ongoing operations are being conducted in coordination with the Indian security forces,” the outfit Naga Hoho said in a statement..."

Creator/author: 

Jimmy Leivon

Source/publisher: 

"The Indian Express" (India)

Date of Publication: 

2019-05-20

Date of entry: 

2019-10-06

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  • Individual Documents

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Countries: 

Myanmar, India

Administrative areas of Burma/Myanmar: 

Nagaland

Language: 

English

Resource Type: 

text

Text quality: 

    • Good