Ethnic conflict in Nagaland

The ethnic conflict in Nagaland, in northeastern India, is an ongoing conflict, since 1993, fought between the Nagas and the Kukis.^{[citation needed]}

Initially it started in Manipur between the Thankhuls, (who wanted to overthrow/drive away the Kukis living in Ukhrul district of Manipur) and Kukis in Manipur. The various groups involved in this conflict include, among others, several rebel groups, the "National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah)" aiming for a Christian religious state based on Maoism,^{[clarification needed]} the "National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang)", aiming to establish an independent "greater Nagaland", and the "Naga National Council (Adino)".^{[citation needed]}

The first insurgencies occurred in the early 1950s. They subsided gradually or were repressed in the early 1980s. In 1993, violence erupted again between the Nagas and the Kukis

Nagaland Rebels

There are several rebel groups operating in Nagaland. These include

1. Naga National Council, a political organization active in late 1940s and early 1950s, that became separatist under Angami Zapu Phizo.
2. 'National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah)': formed on January 31, 1980 by Isak Chishi Swu, Thuingaleng Muivah and S.S. Khaplang [1]. They aim to establish a ‘Greater Nagaland’ (‘Nagalim’ or the People’s Republic of Nagaland) based on Mao Tse Tung’s approach. ’
3. 'National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang)': formed on April 30, 1988 because of differences among the Naga tribes. Its objective is to establish a ‘greater Nagaland’ comprising the Naga dominated areas within India, and contiguous areas in Myanmar.
4. Naga National Council (Adino) – NNC (Adino): the oldest political Naga organisation, now led by the daughter of Naga rebel A.Z. Phizo.
5. Naga Federal Government separatist movement active in Nagaland during 1970's. After its leader was captured and headquarters destroyed NFG's activities decreased [2]
6. Naga Federal Army separatist guerrilla organization active in 1970's. Several hundred members of NFA, reportedly, have received training in China [3]

See also

• National Liberation Front of Tripura
• Terrorist front organizations
• Asymmetric warfare
• People's war

Links

• Baptist Agenda for Peace in Nagalim, India
• A remote land of jungle, Jesus - and religious war, Daily Herald, May 5, 2003
• Peace talks an insult to Nagas, The Week, Feb 9, 2003.
• Religious Fervor May Dominate Emerging Indian State of Nagalim, The Washington Diplomat, Oct, 2003
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• [http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2006/002/38.51.html The most Baptist state in the world—Nagaland—is vying to become a powerhouse for cross-cultural missions] Christianity Today, February 20.christiantoday.com/news/nat_422.htm We want penetrate China, Cambodia, Burma, Vietnam and Laos and Nepal with the Gospel, Christian Today (India), Aug 29, 2003.
• Nagas want solution, not election Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America
• Church Backs Terrorism in the North-East
• Role of the Church – Charity or...? Vanvasi Kalyan Parishad

External links

• http://www.onwar.com/aced/data/november/nagaland1954.htm