The Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) has appealed to the Naga people to safeguard the fragile gains of peace, avoid divisive actions, and support ongoing efforts to unite all Naga political groups. In a report released on March 18, 2026, FNR emphasized that reconciliation is a continuous journey, and warned against airing disagreements publicly, particularly on social media, which could weaken trust and public unity.
FNR was formed in 2008 by 39 leading Naga organizations, including the Naga Students’ Federation, Naga Mothers’ Association, and major church groups, at a time when Nagaland was plagued by factional violence, fear, and restricted movement. Children’s voices were hushed, women were confined indoors, and families lived in trauma, fearing clashes between armed groups and the Indian military.
In 2009, FNR helped bring together leaders of major Naga political groups to sign the Covenant of Reconciliation (CoR), ending armed clashes among factions and allowing freer movement of people across Nagaland.
The CoR remains a landmark in Naga history, marking a significant step toward peace and unity.
Despite the progress achieved, divisions still persist between groups, and disputes occasionally spill into public discourse. FNR warns that the gains of 2009 remain fragile and require careful protection, dialogue, and collective responsibility.
In 2025, FNR facilitated 16 meetings with Naga political groups and community organizations to strengthen reconciliation and plan future cooperation. These meetings produced a Treatise, reaffirming the goals of the 2009 CoR and introducing the Council of Naga Cooperation and Relationship (CNCR), a platform designed to coordinate unity and collective decision-making among all Naga groups.
The forum appealed to all Nagas to support the CNCR, stressing that only a unified approach can ensure the protection of Naga rights and the continued progress of reconciliation. It called on individuals, organizations, and students to avoid divisive words, rumors, or public quarrels, and instead resolve differences through direct dialogue. FNR urged humility and forgiveness, asking the community to acknowledge past mistakes and work toward the common good, emphasizing that reconciliation is not a one-time achievement but an ongoing process that must be nurtured and protected.
Highlighting the stakes, the forum noted that the future of the Naga people depends not on factionalism but on unity and trust, and that the continued success of reconciliation relies on the active engagement and cooperation of all sections of society. FNR said that protecting the gains of the past, supporting the CNCR platform, and working together in good faith are essential steps in the Journey of Common Hope that began nearly two decades ago. (Full text hereAMP)