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The Free Movement Regime (FMR) and the Indo-Myanmar border barrier have come under fire from the Indian government, according to the Global Naga Forum (GNF). The rights and unity of the Naga people are perceived as being directly threatened by these decisions.  

What is the Free Movement Regime (FMR)?

  • For trade, family visits, and cultural interactions along the India-Myanmar border, FMR has permitted Naga people travel freely.

  • This government has greatly helped to maintain Naga kinship and border links across populations divided by international boundaries.

Why Is the Recent Change Controversial?

Naga Unity at Risk: The Impact of Border Fencing

  • Much worry has been aroused by the plan to fortify the Indo-Myanmar border and ramp up monitoring.

  • The Naga leaders' position on FMR is crucial, as they must guarantee the safety of their people.

  • Indo-Myanmar Fencing in Nagaland could outlaw Naga people's daily activities, therefore upsetting family bonds and trade.

These actions risk erasing the Naga political issues and souring centuries-old familial ties.

Key concerns voiced during the Global Naga Forum:

  • Infringement on Indigenous Rights: The fencing and surveillance violate the indigenous rights of Nagaland, making it harder for Naga people to maintain their way of life.

  • Threat to Naga Unity: The disruption of Naga kinship and border ties could tear apart the unity between border communities that has existed for generations.

  • Economic Disruption: Local businesses in Nagaland and Myanmar may suffer as indigenous trade between the two countries is hampered by cross-border movement restrictions.

The Role of Naga Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)

  • Protests and education on the new border restrictions have been greatly assisted by Naga civil society organizations.

  • These groups are urging the political leaders of the Naga people to act in concert to protect the interests of their communities.

What Did the Global Naga Forum Resolution Say?

During the international hybrid seminar, the GNF presented an eight-point resolution, which included the following key demands:

  • Opposition to Fencing and monitoring: The GNF resolution requests that the Nagaland government take a position against FMR and oppose the fencing and monitoring measures.

  • Political cohesion: Naga community political cohesion is vital. Leaders, from all political backgrounds, have to unite to defend the rights of their people.

How Are Naga Leaders Responding?

  • The GNF resolution requests that the Nagaland government take a stance against FMR and oppose the monitoring and fencing measures.

  • Naga political parties and civil society organizations are urging the government to prioritize resolving the Naga political issue rather than creating new layers of unrest.

  • Elected Naga leaders must remember that their accountability lies first with the people, not external political pressures.

Naga Unity and Indigenous Rights

The Global Naga Forum has stressed that resolving Naga political issues should be the priority over enforcing new border controls.

The forum suggests that:

  • The India-Myanmar border trade should not be restricted but rather promoted to strengthen ties between the two nations.

  • Any new policies should respect Naga unity and the centuries-old traditions of border communities.

What Does the Future Hold for the Naga People?

There has to be immediate political discourse and action over the Free Movement Regime in Nagaland and the border barrier between India and Myanmar.

The key takeaways include:

  • To preserve Naga political cohesiveness and ensure the welfare of border villages, naga leaders have to stand firmly on these matters.

  • The Global Naga Forum and the Naga civil society conference both enacted resolutions that emphasize the importance of collaboration in safeguarding the rights and culture of the Naga people.

Final Thoughts

The Global Naga Forum has done is most importantly draw attention to the issues the Naga people are facing resulting from the government's revised border policy.

The Indo-Myanmar border fence and the FMR guidelines, Nagaland, have raised concerns among many, leading them to believe that these initiatives pose significant threats to Naga unity and indigenous rights.

It’s now up to Naga political leaders and civil society organizations to rally behind their communities and take a firm stance against these measures. Only through political solidarity can the Naga people protect their rights, heritage, and future.

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