SRSU appeals for peace to NSCN faction

Kohima, Mar 11(UNI) The Satakha Range Students' Union(SRSU) has appealed to the leaders of the NSCN factions to restrain their cadres from fighting in civilian inhabited areas.

In a release here today, SRSU Secretary K Jimo said inter- factional clashes have caused miseries, loss of livestock and properties. Lives of the civilians were also threatened and they were living in perpetual fear and trauma.

Taking into account the civilian casualties and miseries of people caused by the continued skirmishes between the factions, the Union has condemned the use of civilian areas as "battle ground".

The recent clashes in populated areas of Satakha and adjoining areas under Zunheboto district and appealed the fighting cadres to restore normalcy in Satakha area.

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