1. The Zo Re-Unification Organisation (ZORO) protests the Indian border fence plan and FMR abolition.
2. Decision made at ZORO HQ meeting, chaired by President R. Sangkawia.
3. Peaceful rally scheduled for May 16 at Indo-Myanmar border.
Aizawl, May 06: The Zo Re-Unification Organisation (ZORO) has taken a decisive step in its protest against the Indian government’s plan to fence the Indo-Myanmar border and abolish the Free Movement Regime (FMR).
In a meeting held at the ZORO general headquarters in Treasury Square, chaired by R. Sangkawia, President of ZORO, it was decided to organize a peaceful rally on May 16, 2024, at the Indo-Myanmar border.
The meeting was marked by fervent discussions regarding the implications of fencing the border and the abolishment of the FMR.
Members of ZORO expressed vehement opposition to these decisions, viewing them as measures that would further divide the Zo people and intensify the oppression of Zo children.
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Firm in their stance, they resolved to stage a peaceful rally at the Burma border to voice their dissent.
ZORO has issued a rallying cry to all Mizo people, as well as individuals from Burma, inviting them to join the protest in solidarity. Furthermore, border villages have been urged to actively participate in the demonstration, underscoring the widespread support for this cause within affected communities.
This announcement comes in the wake of a demonstration held in February at the Vanapa Hall premises, where the NGO Coordination Committee (NGOCC) in Mizoram, comprising five major NGOs, voiced their staunch opposition to the scrapping of the FMR.
The demonstration saw hundreds of protestors from various age groups congregating, wielding placards adorned with slogans such as “We don’t want border fencing,” reflecting the prevailing discontentment regarding the government’s decision.
As preparations for the peaceful rally gain momentum, ZORO and its supporters are gearing up to make their voices heard, determined to uphold the rights and dignity of the Zo people in the face of perceived injustices perpetrated by the government.
