NNPGs question NSCN-IM’s negotiation with GoI

The working committee of the seven Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) have questioned the NSCN-IM’s 23-year-long negotiations with the government of India and says it was a waste of time. The NNPG has of course not named the organisation. In a statement, NNPG Convener Kitovi Zhimomi said if after 23 years of talks the negotiating […]

Naga Peace Talks: 7-point resolution adopted in Kohima consultative meet

The crucial consultative meet on Naga Peace Talks called by the Nagaland Government adopted a 7-point resolution primarly appealing for unity among all negotiating groups for achieving one solution at the earliest. The resolution was backed by all 39 organisations present in the consultative meet barring the Naga Hoho which left the meeting venue for […]

Consultative meet on Naga political issue crucial, says Himanta Biswa Sarma

NEDA convenor and Assam Health & Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that the October 15 consultative meet on Naga issue called by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio will be extremely crucial. Significantly, Sarma said that both the Government of India and the Naga negotiators know each others position by now. Indicating that integration of […]

Naga settlement must remain within Nagaland, says UCM

With the Naga Peace Talks reaching an advanced stage and the final deal likely to be inked soon, apprehensions in Manipur have once again started to run high. The Congress in Manipur on Friday warned of any tampering of Manipur’s territory for a final settlement of the Naga political issue. Manipur Congress Vice President Ratan […]

NPF’s Political Affairs Mission appeals NSCN-IM, NNPGs to resolve differences

The Naga People’s Front has appealed to the NSCN-IM and the NNPGs to resolve their differences and come together on the same page in regards to the Naga Peace Talks. Speaking exclusively to Northeast Live, NPF President Shurhozelie Liezitsu said that during the meeting of the Political Affairs Mission with the leaderships of the NSCN-IM […]

NSCN-IM unhappy with alleged delay tactics of Government of India

With no hopes of progress in talks between the NSCN-IM and the Government of India in the recent months, the outfit has released a letter written by General Secretary Thuingaleng Muivah to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 25. The letter written back in February this year sought facilitation of talks outside India in a […]

Early solution can’t come at the cost of historical rights: NSCN-IM

The NSCN-IM has reiterated that solution to the peace talks cannot come at the cost of compromising the historical and political rights of the Nagas. Stating that while it took five years of intensive discussion to ensure recognition of the uniqueness of Naga history and situation by the Government of India on July 11th 2002 […]

Naga issue: NGBF urges NSCN-IM to unite all groups

The Nagaland Gaon Bura Federation (NGBF) in an earnest appeal has urged the NSCN (IM) to unite all factions for the smooth facilitation of the Naga peace deal. The Federation made this appeal after a delegation of the NGBF met the NSCN (IM) leadership in New Delhi earlier this month. The federation also appealed the […]

NPF forms own committee on Naga Peace Talks

After rejecting the ruling PDA’s offer to re-join the Joint Legislators Forum on Naga Peace Talks, the opposition NPF in Nagaland on Wednesday resolved to constitute its own committee called the Political Affairs Mission to interact with the negotiating parties and the bridge the gap, if any, between the entities. The decision was taken in […]