Shun violence, urges UNC
Source: The Sangai Express / Newmai News Network
Senapati, December 17 2023:
The United Naga Council (UNC), while sending out Christmas greetings, has appealed to all to shun violence.
"With Christmas round the corner, all believers around the world are praying for peace and prosperity.
In our violence stricken State, prayers for restoration of peace and normalcy have been whispered from the lips of many for the past months.
This Christmas, we continue to uphold our prayers with a strong faith that the birth of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace will heal the wounds of the oppressed young and old," the UNC message said.
The Naga body then said the war is not yet over and the two warring communities have not budged an inch to put to an end the long drawn conflict that has taken many precious lives, destroyed properties and caused untold sufferings to victims of the conflict.
"Without being biased to either community, the United Naga Council, as a neutral organization, has been actively advocating for the restoration for peace in the State ever since the conflict started on May 3, 2023," it added.
The UNC appealed to all concerned to shun all forms of violence to ensure all is well during this festive season.
"As families wait for the return of their near and dear ones studying and working outside the State, let us all work to uphold peace so that no harm come upon them in their journey," the UNC said.
The message of the Naga body further appealed to all the communities living in close proximity with the Naga villages to spend the festive season in the spirit of peaceful companionship rather than on tension and trepidation.
The UNC also "earnestly" asked all the communities to refrain from lawless activities such as extortion, harassment, and thefts which will dampen the spirit of Christmas.
"May this Christmas be a time for all communities to reassess their stance on violence and to come to the realization that violence is not the answer to the prevailing situation, " the UNC added.