PRESS STATEMENT
Dated Tahamzam, 7th August, 2013
The United Naga Council condoles the death of Late Pfokrehe
James, Lt Col of NSCN(Khole-Kitovi) who fell to the bullets of unidentified
gunmen yesterday evening. We condemn the forcible abduction in full public view
and subsequent killing of late Pfokrehe which is understood to be result of
factionalism within the Naga family. The UNC support the noble mission of the
Forum for Naga Reconciliation of bringing together all the Naga political group through
reconciliation. It has also been the endeavour of the UNC throughout our
district mobilisation and political tours, be it in Ukhrul, Chandel, Tamenglong
or Senapati and also in our public
appeals to carry the message of the wish of the Naga people for peace and
reconciliation among Naga brethren. It is shocking that the appeal of the
people has not been heeded to and violence has been resorted to instead.
While condemning the killing
of late Pfokrehe James, we appeal to all Naga political groups to cease from
any form of factional violence so as to create space for real reconciliation
among our people.
In this moment of grief
and loss, we reach out to the wife and children of the late Pfokrehe James and
also to Rabunamei village and the Mao people in general with our sympathies and
solidarity. May the good Lord bless them with the grace to bear the loss of a
father and husband, and a valued member in the village and community and the
strength to carry on with life once again in His protection.
Publicity Wing
United Naga Council
Death in service to one's country is the greatest valor. God bless you.
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