The 77th international commemoration of Naga Independence was observed on August 14 hosted by Global Naga Forum. Addressing the gathering, Secretary General – Executive Director of the Unrepresented Nations People’s Organization (UNPO), Merce Monje Cano expressed gratitude to the GNF and spoke on the struggle of the Naga People and the collective efforts of indigenous and unrepresented communities around the world. She highlighted UNPO’s commitment to self-determination and freedom for all people, representing over 45 Nations, including the Naga.
Cano also emphasized the increased hostility toward self-determination claims and the erosion of human rights, making UNPO’s advocacy work harder and more significant.
She reiterated UNPO’s support for a peaceful and honorable resolution of the Indo-Naga issue and appealed to the international community and the Indian Government to fulfill commitments in the Framework Agreement on the Indo-Naga issue. She also called for repeal Armed Force Special Power Act, stressing that peace can only be attained when the Right to Self Determination was respected.