Manipur tribals apex body, Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum has opposed the proposed setting up of a designated camp of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) in Kuki Zo area.
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Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said on Sunday that the state government is holding peace talks with a valley-based insurgent group and that the talks are at an advanced stage.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh announced that the state government is holding peace talks with an Imphal Valley-based insurgent group, likely with the UNLF. The talks are at an advanced stage, marking the first time since the ethnic violence broke out on May 3. The UNLF has been banned by the Centre for Home Affairs (MHA) under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 for five years.
It will be for the first time ever since the ethnic violence broke out seven months ago on May 3 that a valley-based outfit entered into peace parleys with the government. Top official sources told IANS that the state government has been holding talks with the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and an accord is expected to be signed with a faction of the outfit. Manipur Government Holding Peace Talks With Valley-Based Insurgent Group, Says CM N Biren Singh.