September Joint Accordant by NSCN/GPRN and NNPGs
- 14 September, 2022 -

Forum for Naga Reconciliation *

Leaders of the NNPGs and NSCN/GPRN with members of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation led by its Convenor, Rev. Dr. Wati Aier are seen in this photograph after the meeting on September 14, 2022

SEPTEMBER JOINT ACCORDANT

In the spirit of belonging, we the undersigned met in the presence of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, in the interest of pursuing genuine understanding among the Nagas and incrementally progressing forward. Hence, we jointly resolve the following:

I. THE "COVENANT OF RECONCILIATIiON" (CoR) of June 13, 2009-signed by the late Isak Chishi Swu, late SS Khaplang, and Brig (Retired) S. Singnya-will be honored in letter and in spirit. Hence, we renew "to work together in the spirit of love," and desist from all forms of armed violence and refrain from indulging in violence of words through print and social media among Naga Political Groups and the general public.

From this time forth, in order to chart a path forward, we remain committed to "peace and respect and to resolve outstanding issues among us" (CoR)

II. WE ARE AWARE OF OUR DIFFERENCES and hence will guard ourselves against rifts that further divide us. We are committed to finding ways to transcend our differences through cooperation, to be worked out in future meetings, on the basis of the COR. In this regard, we understand that cooperation which is socially and politically imaginative and prudently concrete is nation building begun.

III. WE URGENTLY APPEAL TO ALL INDIVIDUALs AND ORGANIZATIONS to refrain from all forms of rhetoric, assumptions and agendas that are divisive. Such a culture must end immediately. In this regard, churches, educational institutions, civil society organizations and conscientious individuals must take the charge to lead with faithful discernment.

We are committed to a dialogue in order to move forward, live in peace and overcome the cynicism, anxiety, and disagreements that have caused us to see each other as foes and strangers, rather than members of the same family.

We solemnly affirm the offer of togetherness from God in Christ. This is the Naga belonging renewed and restored with God and with each other.

Gen (Retired) V. S. Atem
Collective Leadership
NSCN/GPRN

Mr. Alezo Venuh
Co-ordinator,
Working Committee, NNPG

Facilitator: Forum for Naga Reconciliation