Sunday, May 29, 2011

NSCN-IM seeks expert help on talks

DIMAPUR: Believing that the time has come to take advice from internationally renowned experts in the field of human rights, conflict resolutions, constitutional and legal matters, the ( NSCN-IM) has invited professionals to facilitate and enlighten the Nagas in initiating principles that would help in resolving the political conflict between the Centre and the NSCN.

A consultative meeting with the advisors took place between May 21 and May 25. Senior NSCN (IM) leader V S Atem, who was the moderator, said the NSCN (IM) has left no stone unturned to find a peaceful solution to the Indo-Naga conflict and that they are committed towards that end. NSCN (IM) chairman Isak Chishi Swu added that completion of 13 years of negotiation indicates the seriousness of both the organization and the Naga people.

Thuingaleng Muivah, the general secretary of the outfit, said the Nagas are extremely fortunate to have gifted international experts who made themselves available to help the peace process. He added that there can be no mistakes both on the part of the Centre and the Nagas. Therefore, the suggestions of experts through consultation had become indispensable.

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