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NSCN (K) marks a year of peace with Myanmar
Morung Express | Morung Express News | Mon , April 9
The ground reality, however, is different for the people. Not much of these funds have been seen translated to real work. The military presence in the Naga areas has increased in order to monitor the ceasefire, and Buddhist set-ups have cropped up in the name of education. There are limited ways for people to monitor funds, though the Eastern Naga Students Association and Naga People Development Foundation have volunteered. But problems are larger.
Unlike in Nagaland, Naga people in Myanmar do not have the first right assured to the land. This makes the Nagas in Myanmar wonder if a five point agreement for ceasefire that resembles those signed with other ethnic groups of Myanmar will suffice. Fear remains that the ceasefire could go the Kachin way, disadvantaging the local populace. “After the British left India, successive Indian governments have made more liberal policies for the Nagas in India than have been made in Burma,” reflects Wangtin.
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