Respect For Elders
Respect for elders is one of the pillars of Ao Naga culture, a core tenet of Sobaliba—the untranslatable guiding philosophy that defines the Ao Naga worldview. However, in a rapidly…
Unions and Associations: Is There a Better Way to Fundraise in Nagaland?
Nagaland is often called the “Land of Governments.” While it’s easy to blame the various Naga Political Groups, or so-called “Governments,” for imposing multiple illegal taxes and extortion, which have…
Letter to Tani Leadership
Dear Respected Tani Leaders, We write to you today with a heavy heart, filled not with anger, but with deep pain and confusion. We write to our Tani brothers and…
Youth forum in Dimapur sets 48-hour deadline for Ceasefire Monitoring Board on abduction case
Following the expiry of a 48-hour deadline at 4 PM today set by the Ao Youth Forum for the police to apprehend the culprits involved in the abduction of two…
Naga political movement is self-sustaining through people’s contribution: Niki Sumi
General (Retired) Niki Sumi, President of the NSCN-K (Niki), in a press conference held on the morning of October 12, addressed allegations regarding the abduction of two members of the…
Sümi Hoho presses for RIIN implementation; Demands December 1, 1963 as unified cut-off date
The Sümi Hoho has made a strong appeal to the Nagaland Government for the “prompt and effective implementation of the Register of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland (RIIN).” This initiative is…
ENPO demands state’s comments on draft MoS by October 31
The Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) held a coordination and consultative meeting with its frontal and tribal organizations in Mon Town, emphasizing the need for a timely response from the…
United Sangtam Likhüm Pümji condemns murder of police personnel
The United Sangtam Likhüm Pümji (USLP) has issued a strong condemnation regarding the brutal murder of ABC Soyimkumba Ao, a police officer with DEF Tuensang, who was allegedly killed by…
The Delayed Naga Peace Agreements: India’s Divide-and-Conquer Strategy and the Critical Need for Naga Unity
The unresolved Naga political issue remains one of the longest and most complex conflicts in South Asia. Despite several decades of negotiations and significant agreements, including the Framework Agreement (FA)…