Nagaland: AYO and NSCN-K (Khango-Vusshe) reconcile

The Angami Youth Organisation (AYO) and NSCN-K (Khango-Vusshe) on Monday announced that they have resolved their differences and reached a reconciliation, bringing an end to a period of non-cooperation between the two sides.
Addressing a joint press conference at Hotel Japfü here, AYO president Kesosul Christopher Ltu, along with office bearers of the organisation and representatives of NSCN-K (Khango-Vusshe), said the meeting was convened to place on record the settlement of issues that had strained relations earlier.
Ltu recalled that on August 20, 2024, a meeting was held in Kohima between AYO and NSCN-K (Khango-Vusshe), facilitated by the Ceasefire Monitoring Board (CFMB). The meeting resulted in a four-point joint agreement, which included withdrawal of the capital punishment imposed on the proprietor of M/s KKB Rülho, retraction of directives restraining Angami contractors from continuing work and demobilising manpower and machinery, disclosure of the identity of a person known as “Max Naga” along with initiation of disciplinary action, and expression of regret by NSCN-K (Khango-Vusshe) over the incident.
He said points one, two and four of the agreement were implemented “in letter and spirit”. However, failure to fulfil point three within the stipulated time compelled AYO to reimpose non-cooperation after 15 days. Ltu reiterated that AYO’s stand remains guided by the 1993 Angami Public Organisation resolution of “One Government, One Tax”.
Following renewed dialogue, an 11-member AYO delegation and a five-member NSCN-K (Khango-Vusshe) delegation met on December 16, during which extensive deliberations were held, culminating in the signing of a Letter of Reconciliation at Hotel Japfü.
Addressing the press, kilo kilonsër NSCN-K (Khango-Vusshe), Viniho Kiho, acknowledged that misunderstandings and communication gaps had delayed the implementation of point three.
He expressed regret over the delay, attributing it to technical and procedural differences between the organisation’s military and civil-political wings.
Kiho confirmed that disciplinary action had now been taken against the individual concerned and that the identity had been disclosed as demanded by the AYO.
He stated that with the reconciliation, there are no longer any disputes between AYO and the group, and both sides have agreed to move forward together in unity.
The reconciliation letter stated that, in the larger interest of Naga unity and harmony, both parties agreed to amicably settle the matter in the spirit of forgiveness and reconciliation. It also took note of a letter dated December 15, 2025, from the Commander, Western Command, NSCN/GPRN, responding to point three of the August 20 agreement.
AYO leaders said that while reconciliation had been reached, the organisation has appealed to the NSCN-K (Khango-Vusshe) leadership to ensure that the interests and welfare of the Angami people are protected and promoted in the future.
The press conference concluded with both organisations expressing hope that the reconciliation would contribute to peace, cooperation and unity among the Naga people.