Naga civil society organisations (CSOs) from Myanmar – Council of Naga Affairs (CNA) and Naga Students’ and Youth Federation (NSYF) – have urged Nagas from all walks of life to remain vigilant and united so that they did not fall into the hands of those trying to “rob” their rights and dignity.
A joint press statement by acting CNA president Naw Aung Sann and NSYF president Solomon Theibung urged Naga leaders on all fronts to be more watchful at this decisive moment so that “we will not repeat the same mistake which have left us divided and confused”, while extending their sincere appreciation and acknowledgement for the contributions of the past and present leaders. The two organisations expressed support and solidarity towards Naga Hoho that, according to them, had been playing an important role in connecting Naga peoples across the “imposed borders and regions” regardless of foreign powers that deny Nagas as a people to live together under one roof. They also appreciated Naga Hoho for having stood with the vision of “oneness” for Naga people and urged it to continue holding the torch of unity and a shared future of Nagas.
CNA and NSYF further urged all Nagas in the west to give full support and stand with Naga Hoho by leaving aside all the differences so that the hoho, as the parental body of all Naga CSOs, was able to further the mission of common vision for all Nagas.
As Naga people had paid too heavy a price for disunity and division amongst themselves, both the organisations prayed and encouraged every single Naga regardless of background to walk on the path of the common goal all Nagas longed to experience again.