UKHRUL: The National Socialist Council of Nagalim-Isak and Muivah (NSCN-IM) has appointed Keviletuo Kiewhuo as its Go-Between in the Indo-Naga peace talks between the Government of India (GoI) and the NSCN, while relieving Gen. (Retd.) Anthony Ningkhan Shimray from his assignment as coordinator of the talks.
According to reliable sources, Keviletuo Kiewhuo, former president and adviser to the Naga Hoho, was appointed by the chairman on October 6 in consultation with the Collective Leadership. The appointment takes effect immediately and will remain in force until further orders.
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In a separate development, reliable sources said Th. Muivah, ato kilonser and chief political negotiator, discontinued Gen. (retd.) Anthony Ningkhan Shimray’s service as Coordinator of the Indo-Naga Peace Talks under the NSCN/GPRN on October 19, in consultation with the Collective Leadership. Gen. (retd.) Shimray was relieved of the responsibility with immediate effect but will continue as a member of the Collective Leadership.
The order of October 19 acknowledged Gen. (Retd.) Shimray’s contributions to the Naga national movement, thanking him for his services as coordinator of the Indo-Naga peace talks and expressing hope that he would continue to contribute to the Naga national cause.
The two developements signal a change in posture in the NSCN/GPRN’s representation in the ongoing Indo-Naga peace process.
Further details regarding the transition and Kiewhuo’s responsibilities were not immediately available.
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