A Flawed Solution with Far-Reaching Consequences
The recent announcement by India’s Home Minister to fence the 1,643 km border with Myanmar has sparked debate and ignited concerns. While the intentions of curbing illegal immigration and insurgency…
NSCN-K Niki Sumi calls for Naga unity amidst controversy over Free Movement Regime
In a press interaction today in Dimapur, Niki Sumi, the president of NSCN-K (Niki), reiterated the group’s uncompromising stand on border matters, stressing the historical presence of Nagas on both…
What are the Nagas in Myanmar saying on GoI’s decision to abolish the Free Movement Regime?
Amidst the controversial decision by the Centre to abolish the Free Movement Regime (FMR) with Myanmar by ‘smart fencing’ the Indo-Myanmar border, the Naga student body of Myanmar, Eastern Naga…
RPP Nagaland calls for unity between Nagas and Zos on FMR
Mokokchung, 27 January (MTNews): In response to the central government’s decision to scrap the Free Movement Regime (FMR) and erect security fencing along the 1600 km long international corridor in…
REFUGEE CONUNDRUM IN INDIA’S PERIPHERY: BINIT PATNAIK
The recent surrender of hundreds of soldiers of the Myanmar’s junta to the armed insurgent groups has not only posed the stiffest challenge to the ruling regime. It even spilled…
Sharing the Naga Story Before the Walls Rise
The India-Myanmar border is not merely a line on a map; it’s a cruel incision carved through families, traditions, and a shared history that predates any imaginary line. Recently, the…
Will not allow the proposed boundary fencing: NSCN-IM
Mokokchung, 24 January (MTNews): In a vehement response to the recent decision by the Government of India to abolish the “time-honored” Free Movement Regime (FMR), the NSCN-IM has labeled it…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announces fencing of Indo-Myanmar border and end of Free Movement Regime
Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared on Saturday that the India-Myanmar border would be fenced, similar to the Indo-Bangladesh border. He also revealed plans to abolish the existing Free Movement…
Why Free Movement Regime is crucial for the Nagas and the Mizos
The central government of India is contemplating the termination of the Free Movement Regime (FMR) with Myanmar. The proposed policy reversal aims to address concerns related to illegal immigration, insurgencies…
Global Naga Forum urges Rahul Gandhi to champion peace talks; Highlights concerns on AFSPA, FMR
Mokokchung, 16 January (MTNews): The Global Naga Forum (GNF) has urged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to champion the resumption and completion of peace negotiations with the Naga people, including the…