NSO-Myanmar backs UNC's stand
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik

Ukhrul, November 19 2025: The Naga Students' Organization, Myanmar (NSO-M) has backed the United Naga Council's stand on their shared destiny and rejection of divisive border policies.

A press statement issued by Naogang Ngansa, president, NSO-M commended the UNC for its unwavering commitment to the political future, territorial integrity, and unity of the Naga people and assured its continued support to the Council.

According to him, the Nagas, particularly those living in "Eastern Nagaland (Myanmar)" continue to face the brunt of State neglect, militarization, and the effects of unjust border policies.

Stating that NSO-M never recognized the Free Movement Regime (FMR) instituted by the Indian and Myanmar Government, it strongly condemned the actions of the Government of India, and denounced the silence and complicity of the Government of Myanmar.

It also rejected the legitimacy of the FMR regime, past or present, stating that it falsely assumes control over indigenous lands and identities.

Thus, NSO-M has demanded an immediate halt on border fencing and the reversal of all policies that restrict the free and rightful movement of Naga people across "our own land".

NSO-M said that the Nagas' movement across their ancestral lands has always been a birthright, not a matter of State permission and rooted in their history, culture, and kinship-long predating the drawing of international borders.

It said that the revocation of FMR has revealed the deeper intent of both Governments to divide and control the Naga people.

The imposition of movement restrictions and the construction of border fencing through Naga villages and sacred lands are clear attempts to sever "our people, erase our unity, and undermine our political aspirations", said NSO-M.NSO-M has urged all concerned Naga organizations, tribal councils, student bodies, and youth movements to rise together in unity and take action before it's too late.

It has also appealed to the international community, civil society and human rights defenders to recognize the violation of indigenous rights and to stand in support of the Naga people's cause.

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