Militant group in India’s northeastern state threatens to resume armed struggle
A prominent insurgent group from India’s northeastern Nagaland state has issued an ultimatum to the Indian government.
The National Socialist Council of Nagalim warns that it will resume armed resistance unless a third-party mediator is brought in to address what it describes as India’s “betrayal” of the Framework Agreement signed in 2015.
That was seen as a step toward resolving the long-standing conflict in Nagaland.
It was meant to recognize the unique history, culture, and sovereignty of Nagalim, a term used by Naga separatists to refer to their proposed independent state.
A statement signed by Th. Muivah, the general secretary of NSCN and its chief political negotiator, accused India of failing to honor the terms of the agreement.
Muivah emphasized the Indian government’s actions had undermined the legitimacy of the agreement.
He said due to this breach of trust, NSCN no longer would pursue peaceful negotiations and would instead be forced to consider resuming its armed struggle to protect Nagalim’s identity and right to self-determination.
Nagaland has been embroiled in insurgency for more than seven decades, with various groups demanding greater autonomy or full independence.
The NSCN is one of the most prominent factions in this ongoing struggle, in which thousands have died over the years.
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