Kuki International Support Centre (for democracy movement in Burma)
New Delhi, October 6, 2007
New Delhi, October 6, 2007
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The on going Burmese peoples' struggle for the restoration of democracy (which has been lost since March 2, 1962 when General Newin's staged a coup) upsurges after the Monks simmered, leading in the front. This in fact poses a question on the fate of the Kukis to the intellectual, conscious and concerned Kuki individuals who are staying in New Delhi. Are the Kukis fit enough to survive if democracy dawns in Burma? Is outside support necessary and helpful at this time?
After series of consultation with senior Kukis and students, a meeting was convened at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) last night at 10: 30 (IST) ie October 5th , 2007.
After the opening prayer and remark, some facts about the situation in Burma - ethnic nationalities movement in Burma, the Kuki peoples' political status, update on achievements of KSDF (Kuki Students Democratic Front), KWHRO (Kuki Women's Human Rights Organisation) and KPC (Kuki Peoples Congress) 's update, etc – were presented.
This presentation was followed by an overview discussion on how a group of independent body of individuals can help the Kuki national movement in Burma. With the view to make sure that it should not be a heavy task for the students involved so as not to create a hurdle to their study, it was found that the would-be-formed body could help in the advocacy of the Kuki peoples' right at relevant forums in various manners such as paper presentation, issue statement, speech, etc. Working on these things, as discussed and understood, are light enough for a group of scholars of JNU, IIT, DU, etc.
Of the four names proposed for the name of the body, it was unanimously agreed that the body be called the "Kuki International Support Centre" (for democracy movement in Burma). It was exactly at 12: 30 pm (IST) when KISC was formed. It was also agreed that unlike other bodies, the KISC should have two coordinators to coordinate all the other members who should also be the executive members. Accordingly, Mr. Paokholal Haokip of JNU and Mr. Ngamjahao Kipgen of IIT were appointed coordinator and join coordinator respectively. Further discussion on how the body would sustain was left to be discussed later by the body alone.
The on going Burmese peoples' struggle for the restoration of democracy (which has been lost since March 2, 1962 when General Newin's staged a coup) upsurges after the Monks simmered, leading in the front. This in fact poses a question on the fate of the Kukis to the intellectual, conscious and concerned Kuki individuals who are staying in New Delhi. Are the Kukis fit enough to survive if democracy dawns in Burma? Is outside support necessary and helpful at this time?
After series of consultation with senior Kukis and students, a meeting was convened at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) last night at 10: 30 (IST) ie October 5th , 2007.
After the opening prayer and remark, some facts about the situation in Burma - ethnic nationalities movement in Burma, the Kuki peoples' political status, update on achievements of KSDF (Kuki Students Democratic Front), KWHRO (Kuki Women's Human Rights Organisation) and KPC (Kuki Peoples Congress) 's update, etc – were presented.
This presentation was followed by an overview discussion on how a group of independent body of individuals can help the Kuki national movement in Burma. With the view to make sure that it should not be a heavy task for the students involved so as not to create a hurdle to their study, it was found that the would-be-formed body could help in the advocacy of the Kuki peoples' right at relevant forums in various manners such as paper presentation, issue statement, speech, etc. Working on these things, as discussed and understood, are light enough for a group of scholars of JNU, IIT, DU, etc.
Of the four names proposed for the name of the body, it was unanimously agreed that the body be called the "Kuki International Support Centre" (for democracy movement in Burma). It was exactly at 12: 30 pm (IST) when KISC was formed. It was also agreed that unlike other bodies, the KISC should have two coordinators to coordinate all the other members who should also be the executive members. Accordingly, Mr. Paokholal Haokip of JNU and Mr. Ngamjahao Kipgen of IIT were appointed coordinator and join coordinator respectively. Further discussion on how the body would sustain was left to be discussed later by the body alone.
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