Nagaland Chief Angh Opposes Termination of Free Movement Regime and Border Fence Proposal

Northeast Desk, 2nd February: Tonyei Phawang, chief angh of Longwa village in Nagaland, fervently opposes the Indian government’s decision to terminate the Free Movement Regime (FMR) and construct a border fence along the India-Myanmar boundary.

Longwa, with a population of approximately 6,000 people, straddles the international border, historically allowing villagers to live under one administration despite being spread across two nations.

The FMR, allowing tribes on either side to traverse each other’s territories without visas, nurtured social and cultural ties. Phawang, opposing the proposed measures, emphasizes the potential disruption to the social fabric, separation of families, and the historical unity of lands.

He calls upon the state government, led by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, to oppose these actions, expressing a commitment to cooperate in addressing the concerns of the border communities. The termination of the FMR and proposed border fencing raises significant concerns among Naga tribes and border residents, disrupting their peaceful coexistence and interdependence.

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