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 […]

Nagaland GB Federation takes strong exception to NSCN-IM’s recent remark

The Nagaland Gaon Bura Federation has taken strong exception to the NSCN-IM’s alleged branding of Naga leaders, tribes, organisations and other Civil Societies as anti-Naga and traitors for not towing their political ideology. In a release issued on Friday, the GB Federation also stated that the NSCN-IM’s demand for replacement of RN Ravi as the […]

NSCN-IM slams Naga groups siding with RN Ravi

The NSCN-IM on Tuesday launched a fresh attack on Nagaland Governor and interlocutor for peace talks, RN Ravi for allegedly trying to pull the clock back as far as the Naga issue is concerned. Without naming any organization, the NSCN-IM lambasted those siding with Ravi thus undermining the Naga political issue. It is unfortunate to […]

NSCN-IM demands removal of RN Ravi as peace talks interlocutor

The NSCN-IM has launched a scathing attack on Nagaland Governor and peace interlocutor RN Ravi, accusing him of creating tensions among the parties involved in peace negotiations. The group demanded that the Centre appoint a new interlocutor to take the peace talks forward. The group in a statement stated that the Indian government should come […]

Nine-member NSCN-IM team in Delhi; crucial talks on cards

A nine-member NSCN-IM delegation left for New Delhi on Friday for a critical round of talks with the Union Government that could help in clearing a few major hurdles that have delayed the signing of the long awaited Naga Peace Accord. Those leaving for the national capital today include top leaders of the group like […]