Naga rebel group part of peace talks with Centre eyes setting up camps in Myanmar with no breakthrough in site

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With Naga peace talks extending beyond October 31, rebel group NSCN (IM) is now looking at the possibility of setting up camps in Myanmar if the demand for a separate Naga flag and constitution is not agreed by the Centre.

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"Naga rebel group National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah) that has been part of ongoing talks for a peace accord with the Centre along with other groups is exploring the option of setting up base in Myanmar as there seems to be no breakthrough in the discussions. The rebel group that earlier agreed to peace talks is not on-board with the Centre on most contentious issues like a separate flag and constitution for Nagaland. The government has made it clear that these two demands will not be met but NSCN (IM) is not willing to relent, sources said. Ground intelligence inputs suggest that two of the group's top leadership have already crossed over to Myanmar to set up camps there. Around 300-500 armed cadres have also managed cross into Myanmar and are camping at Koki opposite Shera, says a recent intelligence report. There are indications that NSCN (IM) is not likely to be part of the peace accord..."

Creator/author: 

Abhishek Bhalla

Source/publisher: 

"India Today" (India)

Date of Publication: 

2019-10-29

Date of entry: 

2019-10-31

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  • Individual Documents

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Myanmar

Language: 

English

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text

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