Naga International Support Center (NISC) based in Amsterdam has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of NSCN (I-M) functionaries Anthony Shimray, Absolom and all other Naga political prisoners.
In a statement, NISC said the talks between the government of India and the NSCN (I-M) has been going for more than 16 and the negotiators were practically held Naga leaders under “house arrest”.
NISC alleged that Naga leaders were “arrested, charged with procuring arms and waging war against India” and that they have been monitored wherever they go and their communication (phone and internet) have been tapped.
NISC reminded that the Naga leaders came to India on invitation of then Prime Minister of India with the aim to expedite the peace process.
However over the years, these leaders have been put under restricted movements, said NISC.
The organization recalled that Naga chief negotiator Th. Muivah could not travel to his place of birth and NSCN (I-M) president Isak Chisi Swu a year later could not reach his village due to the restrictions imposed.
Naga International Support Center has urged the government of India to release all Naga political prisoners unconditionally in the original spirit of the cease-fire.
~NP
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