Arunachal Pradesh: Self-styled NSCN-IM cadre apprehended in Changlang

Security forces in Arunachal Pradesh have apprehended a Self Styled cadre of NSCN-IM during a joint operation in Changlang district. Based on input regarding movement of NSCN-IM operatives in the area, the joint team of Assam Rifles and Arunachal Pradesh police launched a special operation at Therimkan village in Nampong circle on May 9. The […]

Deadlock continues over Naga peace talks; Naga Hoho urges Centre for a solution

The deadlock in the Naga peace talks still continues as the contest over flag and constitution between the NSCN-IM and Government of India remains unresolved. Speaking exclusively to Northeast Live, Naga Hoho General Secretary Elu Ndang said that the Naga people are waiting for a move by the government of India, and that it needs […]

Five NSCN cadres surrender in Arunachal’s Longding

Five hardcore cadres of the NSCN (2 NSCN-IM and 3 NSCN-K) have surrendered before the security forces at Arunachal Pradesh’s Longding on Wednesday. Security forces have managed to bring the 5 NSCN militants to surrender after months of relentless pursuit and concerted efforts. The cadres surrendered before the joint team of Longding Police and Assam […]

No compromise with Arunachal’s territorial integrity: Pema Khandu

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday made it clear that the frontier state will not part even with an inch of its territory under any circumstances. Khandu was reacting to reports of NSCN-IM’s demand for integration of Naga contiguous areas as part of the solution to the Naga political issue. Speaking exclusively to […]

NSCN-IM denies involvement in Tirap attack

The NSCN-IM has denied involvement in the ambush incident at Sanliam village in Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday. An Assam Rifles personnel was martyred in the encounter with insurgents in the area. In a statement issued today, the NSCN-IM said it has nothing to do with the encounter at a place near Sanliam village in Tirap […]

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 […]

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 […]