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Mandate:
To secure Zogam and protect the lives, land, and liberty of the Zomi people.
Duties:
– Lead the Zomi Revolutionary Army – Eastern Command (ZRA-EC)
– Establish defense strategy and internal security
-Liaise with the ZNV (Zomi National Volunteers)
– Coordinate joint operations and defense policies
The Department of Defense exists to ensure the protection of civilians, territorial integrity of Zogam, and disciplined security governance during the interim period. It operates strictly under civilian authority and the Zogam Charter, preventing armed fragmentation and unauthorized use of force.Â
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Core Roles & Responsibilities
Civilian-led security oversight
Protection of civilians and territory
Prevention of armed fragmentation
Charter-compliant defense coordination
Zogam Charter Alignment
Article VI — Security
Article II — Human Rights
- Civilian-led security oversight
- Protection of civilians and territory
- Prevention of armed fragmentation
- Charter-compliant defense coordination
Functions
The department does not function as a political authority but as a protective mechanism to safeguard lives and stability. Its mandate is defensive, transitional, and rights-based.
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It ensures disciplined, civilian-controlled defense structures focused on civilian safety.
All defense functions are subordinated to ZPCC civilian leadership and the Charter.
It separates security coordination from political authority.
Rights compliance is a mandatory condition of all defense operations.
By rejecting parallel armed groups and enforcing centralized civilian oversight.
By stabilizing security conditions necessary for political dialogue.
It integrates into constitutionally recognized federal security structures.
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