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January - 2 
A Union Home Ministry spokesman said, on January 2, that the government continues to be ready to hold talks with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) provided the outfit abjured violence. He was responding the news reporters questions on news reports that carried a statement of Paresh Baruah,
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A Union Home Ministry spokesman said, on January 2, that the government continues to be ready to hold talks with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) provided the outfit abjured violence. He was responding the news reporters questions on news reports that carried a statement of Paresh Baruah, the ULFA chief, to hold ‘meaningful and scientific’ talks with the Government. He clarified that the government is yet to receive any formal communication from the outfit.
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January - 9 
On January 9, the Union government renewed its offer of peace talks ‘without any pre-conditions’ to all terrorist outfits in the Northeast region. The offer comes in the wake of media reports quoting Paresh Baruah, Chief of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) regarding launching a peace initi
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On January 9, the Union government renewed its offer of peace talks ‘without any pre-conditions’ to all terrorist outfits in the Northeast region. The offer comes in the wake of media reports quoting Paresh Baruah, Chief of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) regarding launching a peace initiative.
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January - 29 
Reports indicate that Norwegian peace envoy Erik Solheim had a meeting with LTTE chief negotiator Anton Balasingham, in London, prior to the formers arrival in Colombo, due on January 30. The two had discussed the Norwegian proposal for de-escalating the conflict. Solheim would hold consultations wi
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Reports indicate that Norwegian peace envoy Erik Solheim had a meeting with LTTE chief negotiator Anton Balasingham, in London, prior to the formers arrival in Colombo, due on January 30. The two had discussed the Norwegian proposal for de-escalating the conflict. Solheim would hold consultations with the government as well as opposition leaders in Colombo and meet Balasingham again. The latter reportedly said the LTTE would abide by the 'memorandum of understanding' proposed by Norway for the de-escalation of the conflict if the government too adhered to it.
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February - 2 
According to media reports, the church leaders in the State have taken the initiative of establishing contacts between the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) and the State Government. The Khasi Jaintia Church Leaders’ Forum (KJCLF) is reported to have sent invitation letters to the leade
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According to media reports, the church leaders in the State have taken the initiative of establishing contacts between the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) and the State Government. The Khasi Jaintia Church Leaders’ Forum (KJCLF) is reported to have sent invitation letters to the leadership of the HNLC asking then to participate in a dialogue on their demands.
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February - 13 
On the political front, a senior leader of the All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC), Syed Ali Shah Geelani, on February 13, had talks with Pakistan High Commissioner in India, Ashraf Jehnagir Qazi for the second consecutive day, in New Delhi. No details on the talks were released.
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On the political front, a senior leader of the All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC), Syed Ali Shah Geelani, on February 13, had talks with Pakistan High Commissioner in India, Ashraf Jehnagir Qazi for the second consecutive day, in New Delhi. No details on the talks were released.
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February - 26 
On February 26, Army sources said in Imphal that the Army and Assam Rifles will suspend counter-insurgency operations in Manipur for 15 days from March 1 in view of the Holi festival. During this period, security forces would not carry out any operation against the terrorists in the state and asked
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On February 26, Army sources said in Imphal that the Army and Assam Rifles will suspend counter-insurgency operations in Manipur for 15 days from March 1 in view of the Holi festival. During this period, security forces would not carry out any operation against the terrorists in the state and asked the terrorist outfits to respect this 'peace opportunity', avoid any violence and not to move around with arms, ammunition and explosives. It was earlier reported that the Manipur Chief Minister made a month-long offer of cease-fire.
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February - 26 
President Chandrika Kumaratunga said in an interview to television channel that peace talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) could begin within the next two months, the Sri Lankan media reported on February 26. Norway would act as the facilitator for the talks the President added. Al
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President Chandrika Kumaratunga said in an interview to television channel that peace talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) could begin within the next two months, the Sri Lankan media reported on February 26. Norway would act as the facilitator for the talks the President added. Also, the President said the LTTE had pleaded for time, for two months, to enable tit to prepare for the talks.
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March - 1 
State Chief Minister, on February 27, had declared a month’s ceasefire to the insurgent groups, effective from March 1, during which police and paramilitary forces would not carry out any action or operation against them. The army had also announced suspension of operations against the terrorists fo
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State Chief Minister, on February 27, had declared a month’s ceasefire to the insurgent groups, effective from March 1, during which police and paramilitary forces would not carry out any action or operation against them. The army had also announced suspension of operations against the terrorists for 15 days rom March 1. The Chief Minister said that his cabinet would review the present law-and-order situation either on March 6 or 7 and decide the future course of action.
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March - 4 
Norwegian peace envoy Eric Solheim arrived in Colombo on March 4. He is scheduled to meet President Kumaratunga and other political leaders. Details of his itinerary in Sri Lanka are yet not known. Solheim is on his third visit to the country in the year 2001. His visit is taking place after Britain
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Norwegian peace envoy Eric Solheim arrived in Colombo on March 4. He is scheduled to meet President Kumaratunga and other political leaders. Details of his itinerary in Sri Lanka are yet not known. Solheim is on his third visit to the country in the year 2001. His visit is taking place after Britain proscribed the LTTE.
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March - 6 
Deputy Prime Minister Ram Chandra Poudel had already invited the Maoists to attend peace talks. He said on March 6, the government had acceded to the Maoists’ demand and made public the names of all those in custody in jails or in police stations. He said 20 insurgents were in police custody while 2
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Deputy Prime Minister Ram Chandra Poudel had already invited the Maoists to attend peace talks. He said on March 6, the government had acceded to the Maoists’ demand and made public the names of all those in custody in jails or in police stations. He said 20 insurgents were in police custody while 285 were in different jails awaiting trial for insurgency-related offences. He had also demanded the insurgents to furnish details of persons they had abducted. The whereabouts of 131 persons are yet not known, he said, and added that the insurgents had abducted a total of 412 persons, killed 26 of them and set free 281 persons.
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March - 6 
Nepal’s media reported on March 6 that Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala has taken a fresh initiative to end the six-year old insurgency in the country and has offered to hold talks with the rebels. Human Rights groups that had earlier brokered the failed peace talks are once again working out ‘m
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Nepal’s media reported on March 6 that Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala has taken a fresh initiative to end the six-year old insurgency in the country and has offered to hold talks with the rebels. Human Rights groups that had earlier brokered the failed peace talks are once again working out ‘mechanisms’ to bring the Maoist insurgents and the government to the negotiating table, Rights activist Tuladhar was quoted as having said in the Kathmandu Post. Also, Deputy Prime Minister Poudel reportedly told Tuladhar that he was "positive" about the talks.
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March - 9 
On March 9, the organisers of a seminar on Kashmir, due on March 17, in India, said 26 Kashmiri separatists based in Pakistan had applied for Indian visa. They include Amanullah Khan, chairman of his faction of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) and several top activists of the Jammu and
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On March 9, the organisers of a seminar on Kashmir, due on March 17, in India, said 26 Kashmiri separatists based in Pakistan had applied for Indian visa. They include Amanullah Khan, chairman of his faction of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) and several top activists of the Jammu and Kashmir National Liberation Front (JKNLF). Muzzafar Shah, a leader of the Awami National Conference (ANC) and coordinator of the seminar said the applicants for visa included Showkat Maqbool Bhat, son of the hanged JKLF terrorist Maqbool Butt. The two-day seminar "In Search of Peace and Solution" is being organised by Awami National Conference (ANC) at Jammu from March 17.
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March - 12 
In another political development on the same day, the Hurriyat Conference decided to depute Abdul Lone to explore possibilities of a meeting with UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan during his visit to New Delhi. The Executive Council of the Hurriyat, a conglomerate of 23 separatist groups, after a meet
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In another political development on the same day, the Hurriyat Conference decided to depute Abdul Lone to explore possibilities of a meeting with UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan during his visit to New Delhi. The Executive Council of the Hurriyat, a conglomerate of 23 separatist groups, after a meeting in Srinagar to discuss the UN Secretary-General’s statement ruling out implementation of UN resolutions for resolving the Kashmir issue, said Lone had been asked to seek a meeting with the Kofi Annan during his stay in New Delhi. A statement released after the meeting said "If the meeting between the Hurriyat Conference and the UN chief becomes possible, he would be informed about the wishes of the people of Kashmir and human rights violations taking place in the State".
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March - 13 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) secretary V Horam, in a recent press release, accused the army of violating the mutually agreed cease-fire ground rules. The outfit has urged the Cease-fire Monitoring Group (CFMG) to ‘activate its mechanism’ to contain the frequent violat
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) secretary V Horam, in a recent press release, accused the army of violating the mutually agreed cease-fire ground rules. The outfit has urged the Cease-fire Monitoring Group (CFMG) to ‘activate its mechanism’ to contain the frequent violation of human rights by the security forces.
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March - 14 
On March 14, according to the sources, dialogue with the abductors through the tribal mediators is continuing. However, there is still no sign of progress in freeing the hostages held by a group of unidentified tribal insurgents. Another round of meeting between the government and tribesmen has been
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On March 14, according to the sources, dialogue with the abductors through the tribal mediators is continuing. However, there is still no sign of progress in freeing the hostages held by a group of unidentified tribal insurgents. Another round of meeting between the government and tribesmen has been scheduled for today. Meanwhile, a team of foreign crisis experts has arrived in Rangamati.
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March - 16 
The Indian External Affairs Ministry said Norwegian Peace Envoy Eric Solheim called on External Affairs Minister Jaswant Singh and the New Foreign Secretary Chokila Iyer and apprised them both of the progress of the peace process in Sri Lanka. Solheim is likely to go to Sri Lanka once again shortly
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The Indian External Affairs Ministry said Norwegian Peace Envoy Eric Solheim called on External Affairs Minister Jaswant Singh and the New Foreign Secretary Chokila Iyer and apprised them both of the progress of the peace process in Sri Lanka. Solheim is likely to go to Sri Lanka once again shortly to continue with his peace efforts.
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March - 19 
On March 19, the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) hoped that the suspension of the Special Armed Forces Act by the Union government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM)’s decision to abstain from ‘extortion’ will lead to peace in the area. The NBCC, in a release
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On March 19, the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) hoped that the suspension of the Special Armed Forces Act by the Union government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM)’s decision to abstain from ‘extortion’ will lead to peace in the area. The NBCC, in a release issued by its general secretary Rev Zhabu Terhuja, said the people were awaiting an outcome of the cease fire declaration by the Union government.
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March - 21 
On the political front, Abdul Gani Bhat, chairman of the All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) said the alliance would hold talks with the Union government only after deliberations with terrorist outfits in Jammu and Kashmir and the military regime of Pakistan. While talking to a news agency on March
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On the political front, Abdul Gani Bhat, chairman of the All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) said the alliance would hold talks with the Union government only after deliberations with terrorist outfits in Jammu and Kashmir and the military regime of Pakistan. While talking to a news agency on March 21, he also urged the Union government to permit the proposed Pakistan visit by a Hurriyat-delegation.
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March - 22 
On March 22, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) announced that the Christmas Cease-fire they had declared in 2000 would be extended by another month till April 24. The LTTE, however, warned that its cadres would resume attacks if government troops failed to reciprocate and continued with th
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On March 22, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) announced that the Christmas Cease-fire they had declared in 2000 would be extended by another month till April 24. The LTTE, however, warned that its cadres would resume attacks if government troops failed to reciprocate and continued with their military operations. The LTTE also said that it had lost 133 cadres since its cease-fire came into effect. The LTTE said in a statement released from its headquarters in the Wanni, "The LTTE leadership has decided to extend its self-imposed truce for another month to help to generate a congenial atmosphere of peace and to provide further time and space for the Norwegian facilitatory efforts to bring the parties in conflict to the negotiating table".
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March - 26 
On March 26, Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga, speaking in the State Legislative Assembly, approved the cease-fire with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) to create the conducive atmosphere for a peaceful dialogue.
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On March 26, Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga, speaking in the State Legislative Assembly, approved the cease-fire with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) to create the conducive atmosphere for a peaceful dialogue.
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March - 27 
An all-party meeting has been convened in Imphal, on March 28, by Chief Minister Radhabinod Koijam to consider the extension of cease-fire with the 17 terrorist outfits in the State for another month after its expiry on March 29.
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An all-party meeting has been convened in Imphal, on March 28, by Chief Minister Radhabinod Koijam to consider the extension of cease-fire with the 17 terrorist outfits in the State for another month after its expiry on March 29.
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March - 27 
On March 27, at their second meeting, all political parties in Manipur favoured a one-month extension of the ongoing unilateral cease-fire declared by the State government, and which ends on March 31, in consultation with the Union government. They agreed to the formation of a Committee to launch a
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On March 27, at their second meeting, all political parties in Manipur favoured a one-month extension of the ongoing unilateral cease-fire declared by the State government, and which ends on March 31, in consultation with the Union government. They agreed to the formation of a Committee to launch a peace campaign with effect from April 14. Chief Minister Radhabinod Koijam consented to prepare a white paper showing the technical grounds of the cease-fire. Reviewing the performance of the ongoing unilateral cease-fire, the Chief Minister claimed to have received a positive response from two underground outfits. He, however, did not disclose the names of the underground outfits.
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May - 4 
US Secretary of State General Colin Powell, on May 4, during his meeting with the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar in Washington DC, urged both the Government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to stop fighting and enter into a peace process. While reaffirming the US reje
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US Secretary of State General Colin Powell, on May 4, during his meeting with the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar in Washington DC, urged both the Government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to stop fighting and enter into a peace process. While reaffirming the US rejection of a separate state and its policy of support for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Sri Lanka, Powell expressed hope that a cessation of hostilities would be arranged soon. Powell also expressed support for Norway’s peace effort in the country.
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May - 10 
On May 10, the Nagaland Baptist Church Council, the apex church organisation in the State, urged the Union government and the NSCN-IM to renew and extend the current cease-fire, which expires in July 2001.
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On May 10, the Nagaland Baptist Church Council, the apex church organisation in the State, urged the Union government and the NSCN-IM to renew and extend the current cease-fire, which expires in July 2001.
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May - 10 
Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar, on May 10, requested the Norwegian government to renew the peace process on an urgent basis. A Foreign Ministry news release said, "The Norwegian Government is requested to take such new initiatives as might be required for this purpose to which end the Governme
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Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar, on May 10, requested the Norwegian government to renew the peace process on an urgent basis. A Foreign Ministry news release said, "The Norwegian Government is requested to take such new initiatives as might be required for this purpose to which end the Government of Sri Lanka will extend its fullest support." Meanwhile, LTTE chief negotiator Anton Balasingham expressed surprise and concern at the government's statement suggesting that an agreement had been reached between the two sides on several matters. Reacting to Kadirgamar’s May 9-statement, the rebel spokesman described the development as ‘recklessly premature’ and ‘factually incorrect’. On May 10, Sri Lanka’s Parliament passed the motion to extend Emergency in the country.
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May - 12 
The moderate Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF), on May 12, urged both the ruling People’s Alliance and the opposition United National Party (UNP) to do everything possible to initiate peace talks that would find a solution to the protracted ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka. The solution, the TULF sai
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The moderate Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF), on May 12, urged both the ruling People’s Alliance and the opposition United National Party (UNP) to do everything possible to initiate peace talks that would find a solution to the protracted ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka. The solution, the TULF said, could be "within the framework upon the basis of which the Norwegian initiative has commenced". TULF opponents, however, questioned the timing of the plea and said it was a ploy by the TULF that was acting at the behest of the ruling alliance to scuttle the proposed no-confidence motion to be tabled in parliament by the UNP.
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May - 14 
Congress leader Tarun Gogoi, Chief Ministerial aspirant of the newly elected Assam State Legislative Assembly, speaking to the press persons in Guwahati, on May 14, offered a unilateral cease-fire to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and urged the outfit to ‘come back to the mainstream’. Go
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Congress leader Tarun Gogoi, Chief Ministerial aspirant of the newly elected Assam State Legislative Assembly, speaking to the press persons in Guwahati, on May 14, offered a unilateral cease-fire to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and urged the outfit to ‘come back to the mainstream’. Gogoi added, "The cease-fire should be on the same lines as the one in Jammu and Kashmir." He promised that his party would also draw up a comprehensive plan to deal with the insurgency problem at the political and economic level, apart from taking security aspects into consideration.
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May - 15 
Pro-Tamil sources said Solheim would meet LTTE political wing chief Tamil Chelvan, in Wanni, on May 16 and 17. It went to add, "The meetings are expected to focus on steps to bring about a suitable atmosphere for productive negotiations to be held between the LTTE and the Sri Lankan government".
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Pro-Tamil sources said Solheim would meet LTTE political wing chief Tamil Chelvan, in Wanni, on May 16 and 17. It went to add, "The meetings are expected to focus on steps to bring about a suitable atmosphere for productive negotiations to be held between the LTTE and the Sri Lankan government". The visit and the meetings come in the wake of speculation that talks between the government and the LTTE were imminent. The government had earlier claimed that some understanding with the LTTE was reached, but chief negotiator and ideologue Anton Balasingham denied the same.
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May - 18 
Adinno Phizo, president of the Naga National Council (NNC) called for dialogue to end the conflict in Nagaland. She said, " The conflict between Nagaland and Centre can be settled only through dialogue. If the Centre is serious and willing to enter into substantive dialogues, the position of Nagalan
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Adinno Phizo, president of the Naga National Council (NNC) called for dialogue to end the conflict in Nagaland. She said, " The conflict between Nagaland and Centre can be settled only through dialogue. If the Centre is serious and willing to enter into substantive dialogues, the position of Nagaland is clear."
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May - 18 
On May 18, Tarun Gogoi took oath as the 14th Chief Minister in the State. After the swearing-in ceremony, Gogoi told press persons that Army operations against terrorists would continue. He, however, added that the police would be vested with greater responsibility and power in the anti-insurgency o
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On May 18, Tarun Gogoi took oath as the 14th Chief Minister in the State. After the swearing-in ceremony, Gogoi told press persons that Army operations against terrorists would continue. He, however, added that the police would be vested with greater responsibility and power in the anti-insurgency operations. Gogoi further stated that his government would like to have a similar peace process initiated in the State as in Nagaland and in Jammu & Kashmir. He, however, opposed any move to extend the area of the cease-fire with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) to Assam.
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May - 18 
The Nagaland Chief Minister SC Jamir on May 18 called upon all Naga terrorist outfits to unite and participate in a meaningful dialogue with the Union government to settle the "Naga problem". Speaking at a public meeting SC Jamir referred to the ongoing peace talks between Naga terrorist outfits and
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The Nagaland Chief Minister SC Jamir on May 18 called upon all Naga terrorist outfits to unite and participate in a meaningful dialogue with the Union government to settle the "Naga problem". Speaking at a public meeting SC Jamir referred to the ongoing peace talks between Naga terrorist outfits and the Union government saying that without unity among all underground factions, no meaningful political negotiation would be possible as no single underground group represented the entire Naga people. He appealed to all political parties, Hohos, Church leaders and NGOs to actively involve themselves in the ongoing peace process to work out a feasible solution.
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May - 20 
Security forces (SF) reported that a terrorist, Aijaz Ahmed Kitab, Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) terrorist, was killed in an encounter at llahi Bagh in Srinagar, on May 20. Local residents, however, disputed the official version and alleged that the slain terrorist, an activist of the Democratic Freedo
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Security forces (SF) reported that a terrorist, Aijaz Ahmed Kitab, Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) terrorist, was killed in an encounter at llahi Bagh in Srinagar, on May 20. Local residents, however, disputed the official version and alleged that the slain terrorist, an activist of the Democratic Freedom Party (DFP), was arrested and later killed. Security forces said a patrol party in the area was attacked with a grenade and in the ensuing encounter Aijaz Ahmed was killed and a pistol and hand grenades were recovered. DFP chief Shabir Ahmad Shah, currently discussing possible participation in the Union government’s peace talks on Kashmir, has termed the incident as a case of custodial killing and said he would raise the issue with the government. He, however, clarified that the issue would not be allowed to hamper the peace process.
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May - 21 
Media reports said the Assam Government is likely to lodge a protest with the Union government and oppose the latter’s move to extend the area of cease-fire with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) to the Naga-inhabited areas of Assam. It was reported yesterday, May 21,
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Media reports said the Assam Government is likely to lodge a protest with the Union government and oppose the latter’s move to extend the area of cease-fire with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) to the Naga-inhabited areas of Assam. It was reported yesterday, May 21, that the Union government had cleared the proposal in an attempt to save the Naga peace talks despite opposition to the move from the three concerned States.
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May - 21 
Media reports from Sri Lanka said Norwegian peace envoy Eric Solheim, accompanied by Deputy Foreign Minister Raymond Johansen, reached the United States. The two are due to meet Deputy Secretary of State Armitage and, among other things, discuss the peace process in Sri Lanka being brokered by Solhe
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Media reports from Sri Lanka said Norwegian peace envoy Eric Solheim, accompanied by Deputy Foreign Minister Raymond Johansen, reached the United States. The two are due to meet Deputy Secretary of State Armitage and, among other things, discuss the peace process in Sri Lanka being brokered by Solheim. Solheim has just comcluded a visit of Sri Lanka where he met President Kumaratunga, Opposition Leader Rani lWickremasinghen, and other leaders, besides the leadership of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and leaders of Tamil political parties.
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May - 22 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, talking to the press persons in Guwahati, on May 22, stated that ‘the Centre had not intimated anything as yet to the State Government about the extension of the area of cease-fire with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) to Assam’. He also di
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, talking to the press persons in Guwahati, on May 22, stated that ‘the Centre had not intimated anything as yet to the State Government about the extension of the area of cease-fire with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) to Assam’. He also dismissed the possibility of the Centre taking such a major decision affecting a State without consulting the government concerned. Gogoi also voiced his opposition to such an act, which according to him will allow the Naga terrorists ‘to operate freely in Assam areas’. The Chief Minister also corroborated a two-prong strategy to counter insurgency in the State: ‘(i) to ensure that the extremist outfits cannot recruit anymore youth to their ranks and (ii) employing suitable mediators to persuade the extremist leaders to come over for talks’.
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May - 23 
According to government of India’s chief negotiator for the Naga talks, K Padmanabhaiah, the two rounds of talks between him and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leadership have failed to make any headway on the extension of cease-fire beyond Nagaland. In a statement
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According to government of India’s chief negotiator for the Naga talks, K Padmanabhaiah, the two rounds of talks between him and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leadership have failed to make any headway on the extension of cease-fire beyond Nagaland. In a statement issued in Bangkok, on May 23, Padmanabhaiah said, "The two sides discussed threadbare all issues but reached no conclusion.’ He added, "there are operational issues involved in extending the cease-fire which are creating problems". Earlier this month the NSCN-IM threatened to pull out of the cease-fire agreement if its demands of extending the area of cease-fire are not met. NSCN-IM general secretary Th. Muivah made clear that "it is meaningless to hold talks."
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May - 23 
On May 23, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi sought assistance from the Union Government in resolving the insurgency problem in the State. After his meeting with the Prime Minister and the Home Minister in New Delhi, Gogoi stated that the State government is formally writing a letter to the Prime Minister
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On May 23, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi sought assistance from the Union Government in resolving the insurgency problem in the State. After his meeting with the Prime Minister and the Home Minister in New Delhi, Gogoi stated that the State government is formally writing a letter to the Prime Minister to ascertain whether the Union government was planning to extend the area of cease-fire with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM). He reiterated his opposition to extension of the area of the cease-fire to Assam on the ground that it would legitimise the activities of the Naga terrorist outfit. Meanwhile, the Union government is likely to convene a meeting of the Chief Ministers of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur soon, to arrive at a consensus on the issue of cease-fire extension.
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May - 23 May - 24
On May 23, two prominent NGOs in Nagaland, the Naga Hoho (the state’s apex tribal council) and the Council of Naga Baptist Churches (CNBC), have urged the Union government to concede to the demands of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCM-IM). In a joint memorandum submitted t
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On May 23, two prominent NGOs in Nagaland, the Naga Hoho (the state’s apex tribal council) and the Council of Naga Baptist Churches (CNBC), have urged the Union government to concede to the demands of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCM-IM). In a joint memorandum submitted to Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, the two organisations said: "Cease-fire and peace are the twin aspirations of the Naga people and the NSCN-IM’s demand for extension of the cease-fire is a positive move. Therefore, we recommend that the cease-fire be extended to all Naga inhabited areas." However, on May 24, the All Manipur United Clubs' Organization (AMUCO) has urged the Prime Minister to ‘restrain from taking any action, which will deteriorate the atmosphere in Manipur in the wake of extension of cease-fire with the NSCN-IM.
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May - 26 
A Tamil Cabinet Minister and President of the Eelam Peoples Democratic Party, Douglas Devananda, said, in Jaffna, at a press conference, on May 26, "The Government's proscription of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is no barrier for the Tigers to make their presence felt at peace talks."
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A Tamil Cabinet Minister and President of the Eelam Peoples Democratic Party, Douglas Devananda, said, in Jaffna, at a press conference, on May 26, "The Government's proscription of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is no barrier for the Tigers to make their presence felt at peace talks." He went on to add that if LTTE Prabhakaran was seeking to cause havoc and bloodshed with the excuse that the LTTE was the ‘sole representative’ of the Tamil people, then the people will shun the LTTE till it lays down arms. The people while exercising their franchise will decide who their representatives are, Dvnanda said, and no one can claim to be the sole representative of the people.
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June - 1 
On June 1, K Padmanabhaiah, special emissary of the Prime Minister, stated that he proposed to meet the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leader T Muivah in Bangkok in mid-June in a fresh bid to narrow down differences over extension of the Nagaland cease-fire. He added th
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On June 1, K Padmanabhaiah, special emissary of the Prime Minister, stated that he proposed to meet the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leader T Muivah in Bangkok in mid-June in a fresh bid to narrow down differences over extension of the Nagaland cease-fire. He added that the Government has reviewed the matter and is ready to take one more effort to break the deadlock.
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June - 6 
On June 6, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), in a press release, criticised the All Manipur United Clubs Organization (AMUCO), human rights activists for opposing the extension of the area of cease-fire. The release said their opposition reflects their ignorance of th
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On June 6, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), in a press release, criticised the All Manipur United Clubs Organization (AMUCO), human rights activists for opposing the extension of the area of cease-fire. The release said their opposition reflects their ignorance of their own history and the political reality of the contemporary period. It further added that the NSCN-IM has been extending support to the Meitei terrorist outfits to establish a sovereign State of Kangleipak in Manipur.
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June - 7 
Norwegian Foreign minister Thorbjørn Jagland is scheduled to arrive in Colombo today, June 7, 2001to review the peace process in the island. The visit is reportedly being undertaken at the request of President Chandrika Kumaratunga.
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Norwegian Foreign minister Thorbjørn Jagland is scheduled to arrive in Colombo today, June 7, 2001to review the peace process in the island. The visit is reportedly being undertaken at the request of President Chandrika Kumaratunga.
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June - 8 
On June 8, Mirwaiz Omer Farooq, former Chairman of the All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) extended full support to the forthcoming Indo-Pak talks. Addressing a huge gathering at Jamia Mosque in Srinagar he said ‘these talks would go a long way in breaking the ice over Kashmir issue and reduce the
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On June 8, Mirwaiz Omer Farooq, former Chairman of the All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) extended full support to the forthcoming Indo-Pak talks. Addressing a huge gathering at Jamia Mosque in Srinagar he said ‘these talks would go a long way in breaking the ice over Kashmir issue and reduce the tension in sub-continent’. He also added that people have a lot of expectations with these talks between the heads of India and Pakistan.
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June - 10 
In a statement released on June 10, C Daipao, the General Secretary of the South Nagas Unions of Nagaland State (SNUNS) appealed to the Meitei organizations such as All Manipur United Clubs’ Organization (AMUCO), All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU), human rights activists and other NGOs not to sabota
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In a statement released on June 10, C Daipao, the General Secretary of the South Nagas Unions of Nagaland State (SNUNS) appealed to the Meitei organizations such as All Manipur United Clubs’ Organization (AMUCO), All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU), human rights activists and other NGOs not to sabotage the Indo-Naga peace process. Earlier, on June 6, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) had charged the AMUCO with being "ignorant of its own history and political reality."
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June - 12 
On June 12, the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and the Kanglei Yawol Kunna Lup (KYKL-O) reached an agreement to put an end to internecine hostilities. In a statement the Central Committee of the UNLF declared that the agreement would come into force with effect from June 12. It also acknowl
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On June 12, the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and the Kanglei Yawol Kunna Lup (KYKL-O) reached an agreement to put an end to internecine hostilities. In a statement the Central Committee of the UNLF declared that the agreement would come into force with effect from June 12. It also acknowledged the role played by the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) in ending the confrontation.
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June - 12 
On June 12, Union Government emissary in the Naga talks, K. Padmanabhaiah left for Bangkok to hold talks with the leaders of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on extending the area of cease-fire. General Secretary Thuingaleng Muivah and senior functionary Rai Singh wil
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On June 12, Union Government emissary in the Naga talks, K. Padmanabhaiah left for Bangkok to hold talks with the leaders of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on extending the area of cease-fire. General Secretary Thuingaleng Muivah and senior functionary Rai Singh will represent the IM faction at the talks. The point of contention, the extension of the area of cease-fire to the Naga-inhabited areas in the neibhouring States, remains to be resolved.
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June - 14 
On June 14, the ongoing cease-fire between the Government of India and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) was extended for one more year. An important agreement was arrived between the chief interlocutor K Padmanabhaiah and the NSCN-IM leadership in Bangkok to enlarge t
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On June 14, the ongoing cease-fire between the Government of India and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) was extended for one more year. An important agreement was arrived between the chief interlocutor K Padmanabhaiah and the NSCN-IM leadership in Bangkok to enlarge the area of cease-fire to cover all Naga inhabited areas in the entire North-East. Union Home Secretary Kamal Pande said, "The most salient feature of this latest extension of the cease-fire is that it will be without any territorial limits. However, this stipulation will not, in any way, affect the territorial integrity of any of the North-Eastern States." He added that ‘the two sides also agreed to strictly implement the ground rules and there would be no highway hold-ups, no extortion, the cadres of the NSCN-IM would not move with their arms and not break laws of the land’. The ongoing cease-fire was due to end on July 31, 2001.
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June - 17 
According to media reports, a fresh round of talks is expected to take place between the Union government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) in the later half of July 2001. The proposed dialogue is expected to work out a balance between the outfit’s demands and the
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According to media reports, a fresh round of talks is expected to take place between the Union government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) in the later half of July 2001. The proposed dialogue is expected to work out a balance between the outfit’s demands and the government’s responses.
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June - 18 
On June 18, Naga Hoho, the apex Naga Tribal Council, said it favoured a dialogue between the Meiteis and Nagas in Manipur and urged them to exercise maximum restraint. The appeal comes in the wake of large-scale violence in Manipur against the extension of the area of Naga cease-fire to the Naga-inh
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On June 18, Naga Hoho, the apex Naga Tribal Council, said it favoured a dialogue between the Meiteis and Nagas in Manipur and urged them to exercise maximum restraint. The appeal comes in the wake of large-scale violence in Manipur against the extension of the area of Naga cease-fire to the Naga-inhabited parts in the State. The extension was agreed upon between the Union government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) without any territorial limits. Naga Ho Ho president M Vero, in a statement in Kohima, said the ongoing protest spearheaded by All Manipur United Clubs Organisation (AMUCO) and All Manipur Students Union (AMSU) is against the ‘wishes of the Nagas and disregarded their sufferings and struggle for more than 50 years.’
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June - 18 
Sindh Home Secretary Mukhtar Ahmad is scheduled to present to Interior Minister Moinuddin Haidar, on June 18, today a progress report on the recovery of illicit arms in the Province.
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Sindh Home Secretary Mukhtar Ahmad is scheduled to present to Interior Minister Moinuddin Haidar, on June 18, today a progress report on the recovery of illicit arms in the Province.
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June - 20 
On June 20, the Union government clarified that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) would not be allowed to set up any new camps in any of the States in the Northeast region without the permission of the Cease-fire Monitoring Group (CFMG). Also, the State government woul
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On June 20, the Union government clarified that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) would not be allowed to set up any new camps in any of the States in the Northeast region without the permission of the Cease-fire Monitoring Group (CFMG). Also, the State government would now find representation in the CFMG.
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June - 21 
On June 21, Union Government Chief Interlocutor in the Naga peace talks, K Padmanabhaiah said the ‘intention behind extending (the territorial area of) the cease-fire with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) is to hold political negotiations with the outfit in a peaceful
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On June 21, Union Government Chief Interlocutor in the Naga peace talks, K Padmanabhaiah said the ‘intention behind extending (the territorial area of) the cease-fire with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) is to hold political negotiations with the outfit in a peaceful atmosphere’. He clarified that the government has not conceded the outfit’s demand for a greater Nagaland (Nagalim).
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June - 24 
Thuingaleng Muivah, general secretary of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), in an interview to a news agency on June 24, justified the extension of the cease-fire area with the Union Government. He said that the Nagas are not living in anybody else’s territory but in t
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Thuingaleng Muivah, general secretary of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), in an interview to a news agency on June 24, justified the extension of the cease-fire area with the Union Government. He said that the Nagas are not living in anybody else’s territory but in their own, so the question of ‘claiming’ any territory does not arise. "We don’t have greater Nagaland nor do we have smaller Nagaland. We have just the land that belongs to us".
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June - 29 
On June 29, several Naga organisations such as the Naga Women’s Union, All Naga Students’ Association, Naga People’s Organisation (all from Manipur), the United Naga Council and the Naga People’s Movement for Human Rights in Nagaland urged the Meitei community and others opposing the cease-fire agre
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On June 29, several Naga organisations such as the Naga Women’s Union, All Naga Students’ Association, Naga People’s Organisation (all from Manipur), the United Naga Council and the Naga People’s Movement for Human Rights in Nagaland urged the Meitei community and others opposing the cease-fire agreement between the Union government and the National Socilaist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) to ‘carefully assess the situation and help bring about a lasting solution to the Naga problem’. These organisations were participating in a Naga convention in Manipur’s Senapati district. They also held that the Meitei and other communities should interact with the Naga people by visiting their areas and urged them to make an attempt to understand the ‘history and struggle’ of the Nagas so as to usher in peace in the Naga areas in Manipur.
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July - 1 
Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) spokesperson Salim Hashmi, in a statement released from Muzaffarabad, on July 1, said, "We do not oppose dialogue. But, given the history of bilateral talks we are not very much hopeful that the upcoming exercise can deliver anything." He also indicated that the Hizb would no
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Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) spokesperson Salim Hashmi, in a statement released from Muzaffarabad, on July 1, said, "We do not oppose dialogue. But, given the history of bilateral talks we are not very much hopeful that the upcoming exercise can deliver anything." He also indicated that the Hizb would not reduce its terrorist activities ahead of the Summit. According to him, "Neither we will lower the profile of our operations nor we will heighten them. Our activities will remain as usual."
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July - 1 
On July 1, the Bangladesh government and the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghaty Samity (PCJSS) agreed to jointly work for the quick implementation of the unrealised parts of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Peace Agreement. After a meeting in the capital Dhaka, the fifth after the signing of the ac
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On July 1, the Bangladesh government and the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghaty Samity (PCJSS) agreed to jointly work for the quick implementation of the unrealised parts of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Peace Agreement. After a meeting in the capital Dhaka, the fifth after the signing of the accord in 1997, a government spokesman said, "We have reached a consensus that both the government and the PCJSS should work hand in hand to implement the unrealised parts of the accord." The meeting was attended by PCJSS chief and CHT Regional Council Chairman Jyotirindra Bodhipiya Larma and CHT Task Force Affairs Chairman Dipankar Talukdar. Larma has long been alleging that some crucial obligations, including the operation of the CHT land commission to settle the land disputes, were being delayed causing frustration among the hill people.
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July - 2 
On July 2, the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) demanded a cease-fire with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) in order to restore lasting peace in the State. It also criticised the previous Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) government led by
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On July 2, the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) demanded a cease-fire with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) in order to restore lasting peace in the State. It also criticised the previous Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) government led by P K Mahanta for allegedly giving consent to the extension of the area of cease-fire with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) to the State.
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July - 2 
Syed Salahuddin, Chief of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) said in an interview, on July 2, that the outfit would not call for a cease-fire ahead of the President Gen. Pervez Musharraf's July 14-16 trip to India for talks with the Indian Premier A B Vajpayee. Salahuddin, who is also the Chairman of the 1
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Syed Salahuddin, Chief of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) said in an interview, on July 2, that the outfit would not call for a cease-fire ahead of the President Gen. Pervez Musharraf's July 14-16 trip to India for talks with the Indian Premier A B Vajpayee. Salahuddin, who is also the Chairman of the 14-member United Jihad Council, also said that the terrorist outfits approved Musharraf's trip to India. According to him, "The armed struggle and anti-military actions of Mujahideen will continue, they will not stop. And side-by-side talks for the ultimate resolution of the Kashmir issue will also go on."
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July - 3 
The Committee of Concerned Citizens, which is involved in a dialogue with the Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and left-wing extremist outfit the People's War Group (PWG) on the need to end hostilities between the government and the Naxalite groups held consultation with mainstream political parti
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The Committee of Concerned Citizens, which is involved in a dialogue with the Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and left-wing extremist outfit the People's War Group (PWG) on the need to end hostilities between the government and the Naxalite groups held consultation with mainstream political parties on July 3. Addressing a press conference, convenor of the Committee said the leaders of all the parties welcomed its initiative and renewed his appeal to the State government and the Naxalite groups to cease armed activities for a specific period of one year to create conducive atmosphere for a dialogue.
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July - 6 
A Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson said in New Delhi on July 6 that the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has no role to play in the forthcoming India-Pakistan summit. Asked about the Pakistani President Gen. Musharraf’s desire to meet the Hurriyat leadership during his visit, th
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A Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson said in New Delhi on July 6 that the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has no role to play in the forthcoming India-Pakistan summit. Asked about the Pakistani President Gen. Musharraf’s desire to meet the Hurriyat leadership during his visit, the spokesperson said, "we have said time and again in the past that this is a complete non-issue". He also added "Our views (on any such meeting) has been made well known to Pakistan." On the Pakistani offer to have a ‘no-war pact’ with India, the spokesperson said "it is an old proposition". Regarding the Pakistani President’s opinion that Jammu and Kashmir was the central issue, she said, "New Delhi has stated in clear terms that it has no difficulty or hesitation in talking about it."
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July - 6 
Responding to a call by the Committee of Concerned Citizens (CCC) for cessation of hostilities between the government and Naxalites, the PWG has reportedly put five conditions before commencement of talks. These conditions are: Lifting of the ban on the group and recognising it as a political party;
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Responding to a call by the Committee of Concerned Citizens (CCC) for cessation of hostilities between the government and Naxalites, the PWG has reportedly put five conditions before commencement of talks. These conditions are: Lifting of the ban on the group and recognising it as a political party; taking action against policemen involved in 'fake encounters' and conducting a public enquiry; lifting ban on all organisations fighting for 'democratic rights of the people'; registering cases and arresting all 'renegade' Naxalites and 'human rights activists'; and taking action against those policemen who are 'planting moles' in the group in a bid to eliminate its leaders. A senior PWG leader during an interview with a national daily made these demands at a hideout in Karimnagar district, on July 6.
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July - 7 
According to a report in the Bhutanese daily Kuensel on July 7, the Royal Government of Bhutan has reached an agreement with United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists to dismantle nine of their camps in the country by December 2001. In addition, the outfit has also agreed to reduce the stren
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According to a report in the Bhutanese daily Kuensel on July 7, the Royal Government of Bhutan has reached an agreement with United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists to dismantle nine of their camps in the country by December 2001. In addition, the outfit has also agreed to reduce the strength of its cadres in the remaining five camps. The agreement was reached in Thimphu following negotiations in June between a government delegation led by Home Minister Lyonpo Thinley Gyamtsho and the ULFA leadership represented by finance secretary Chitraban Hazarika and adviser Bishnujyoti Buragohain. The government and the ULFA are scheduled to meet again to deliberate on the remaining camps in Bhutan. The National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), on the other hand, expressed its inability to commit a deadline for dismantling its camps in Bhutan.
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July - 7 
According to a report in the Bhutanese daily Kuensel on July 7, the Royal Government of Bhutan has reached an agreement with United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists to dismantle nine of their camps in the country by December 2001. In addition, the outfit has also agreed to reduce the stren
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According to a report in the Bhutanese daily Kuensel on July 7, the Royal Government of Bhutan has reached an agreement with United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists to dismantle nine of their camps in the country by December 2001. In addition, the outfit has also agreed to reduce the strength of its cadres in the remaining five camps. The agreement was reached in Thimphu following negotiations in June between a government delegation led by Home Minister Lyonpo Thinley Gyamtsho and the ULFA leadership represented by finance secretary Chitraban Hazarika and adviser Bishnujyoti Buragohain. The government and the ULFA are scheduled to meet again to deliberate on the remaining camps in Bhutan. The National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), on the other hand, expressed its inability to commit a deadline for dismantling its camps in Bhutan.
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July - 8 
Contradicting reports appearing in the Indian press, Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) Chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed said in an interview to the BBC that the outfit would continue its terrorist operations despite the forthcoming India-Pakistan Summit meeting. According to him, "We do not believe that the upcoming
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Contradicting reports appearing in the Indian press, Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) Chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed said in an interview to the BBC that the outfit would continue its terrorist operations despite the forthcoming India-Pakistan Summit meeting. According to him, "We do not believe that the upcoming talks would prove satisfactory because India is changing its position persistently. We do not see any positive outcome of talks as such." Asked about whether the Kashmir issue could be resolved through military operations, he said, "Jihad holds the key to the solution of Kashmir issue and only through guerrilla activities, India was forced to make a dialogue offer which he termed as a delaying tactic." Responding to a question, he said India was responsible for "uprising in the Valley and Mujahideen would not halt their activities until India stops the war."
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July - 8 
Contradicting reports appearing in the Indian press, Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) Chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed said in an interview to the BBC that the outfit would continue its terrorist operations despite the forthcoming India-Pakistan Summit meeting. According to him, "We do not believe that the upcoming
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Contradicting reports appearing in the Indian press, Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) Chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed said in an interview to the BBC that the outfit would continue its terrorist operations despite the forthcoming India-Pakistan Summit meeting. According to him, "We do not believe that the upcoming talks would prove satisfactory because India is changing its position persistently. We do not see any positive outcome of talks as such." Asked about whether the Kashmir issue could be resolved through military operations, he said, "Jihad holds the key to the solution of Kashmir issue and only through guerrilla activities, India was forced to make a dialogue offer which he termed as a delaying tactic." Responding to a question, he said India was responsible for "uprising in the Valley and Mujahideen would not halt their activities until India stops the war."
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July - 10 
On July 10, Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) President Paul Lyngdoh offered to mediate between the terrorist outfits of Meghalaya and the government ‘provided both sides showed their sincerity and declared their agenda for talks’. In an interview with Sentinel, the KSU President said the prime reasons fo
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On July 10, Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) President Paul Lyngdoh offered to mediate between the terrorist outfits of Meghalaya and the government ‘provided both sides showed their sincerity and declared their agenda for talks’. In an interview with Sentinel, the KSU President said the prime reasons for insurgency in the State are unemployment, under-development and corruption.
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July - 10 
Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) Chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed said in Muzaffarabad, on July 10, that the ongoing peace process between India and Pakistan is a ‘conspiracy’ against the Kashmiris. According to him, "The whole exercise is a trap for the Kashmiris, because peace lies in jihad." While indicating that
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Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) Chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed said in Muzaffarabad, on July 10, that the ongoing peace process between India and Pakistan is a ‘conspiracy’ against the Kashmiris. According to him, "The whole exercise is a trap for the Kashmiris, because peace lies in jihad." While indicating that the outfit would not accept any agreement between India and Pakistan to divide the State he added "the nation will not accept any declaration at Agra in the name of the peace process." The Lashkar Chief also claimed that the 70 per cent low-caste Hindu population of Kashmir were supporting the ‘freedom struggle’ because "the upper castes were unleashing atrocities upon them."
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July - 12 
Abdul Majeed Dar, ‘Commander-in-chief’ (Operations) of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) said, on July 12, that it would be ready to "take a break from the armed struggle" if India agrees to discuss the Kashmiri's ‘right of self determination’. According to him, "We are ready to put our guns down if India
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Abdul Majeed Dar, ‘Commander-in-chief’ (Operations) of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) said, on July 12, that it would be ready to "take a break from the armed struggle" if India agrees to discuss the Kashmiri's ‘right of self determination’. According to him, "We are ready to put our guns down if India agrees to give us our basic right of self determination". He was of the view that the India -Pakistan Summit could probably prove a best opportunity for establishing durable peace in the region. While pointing out that all parties of the Kashmir issue should be included in the dialogue process, he added that "As far as General Pervez Musharraf and Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee are concerned, we think both of the leaders are sincere in talks about Kashmir. Their statements show that they have strong desire for the resolution of long disputed Kashmir issue and we hope the summit would bear fruits."
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July - 15 
On July 15, the Mizoram government clarified that any talks with the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) would be bilateral. The proposed talks with the outfit broke down on July 15 after the outfit insisted that a senior Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau official should be present at the talks.
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On July 15, the Mizoram government clarified that any talks with the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) would be bilateral. The proposed talks with the outfit broke down on July 15 after the outfit insisted that a senior Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau official should be present at the talks.
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July - 16 
Media reports, on July 16, suggested that P A Sangma, the former Lok Sabha (Lower House of the Indian Parliament) Speaker and leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) is likely to replace K Padmanabhaiah as the Union government’s chief interlocutor at the Naga peace talks. The Union Government
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Media reports, on July 16, suggested that P A Sangma, the former Lok Sabha (Lower House of the Indian Parliament) Speaker and leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) is likely to replace K Padmanabhaiah as the Union government’s chief interlocutor at the Naga peace talks. The Union Government is likely to take a decision in this regard very soon.
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July - 18 
An official invitation from Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee was communicated to the United Committee Manipur (UCM) on July 18 to come over to Delhi for talks. In response, leaders of the United Committee Manipur (UCM) and some Kuki and Muslim leaders from Manipur have gone to New Delhi for talks
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An official invitation from Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee was communicated to the United Committee Manipur (UCM) on July 18 to come over to Delhi for talks. In response, leaders of the United Committee Manipur (UCM) and some Kuki and Muslim leaders from Manipur have gone to New Delhi for talks scheduled for July 21.
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July - 18 
Media reports said the India’s Union government has invited National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah for a dialogue. Sources also added that, even though Muivah has accepted the invitation, the visit would take a few months to materialise.
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Media reports said the India’s Union government has invited National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah for a dialogue. Sources also added that, even though Muivah has accepted the invitation, the visit would take a few months to materialise.
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July - 19 
Fr. Basil Wickremasinghe, said, on July 19, in borella that 300 Catholic Missionaries would march into the Wanni to meet Liberation tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leaders and persuade them to embark upon the path of peace. "We want those from the Colombo region to witness for themselves the wreckage o
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Fr. Basil Wickremasinghe, said, on July 19, in borella that 300 Catholic Missionaries would march into the Wanni to meet Liberation tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leaders and persuade them to embark upon the path of peace. "We want those from the Colombo region to witness for themselves the wreckage of war so that they could come back to Colombo and spread the message for peace", Fr. Wickremasinghe said. The mission, reports said, is a follow up to the peace campaign that was carried out with the taking of the Madhu statue around the island.
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July - 23 
The chief interlocutor of the Naga peace talks K Padmanabhaiah is in Amsterdam holding talks with the General Secretary of the outfit, Th. Muivah.
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The chief interlocutor of the Naga peace talks K Padmanabhaiah is in Amsterdam holding talks with the General Secretary of the outfit, Th. Muivah.
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July - 27 
Union Home Minister, LK Advani, on July 27, announced that the controversial clause in the cease-fire agreement with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), "without territorial limit" is being removed. He added that this decision was taken by Prime Minister A B Vajpayee af
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Union Home Minister, LK Advani, on July 27, announced that the controversial clause in the cease-fire agreement with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), "without territorial limit" is being removed. He added that this decision was taken by Prime Minister A B Vajpayee after a meeting with the Governor of Manipur and Chief Ministers of other Northeastern States. The Home Minister said that with the deletion of the clause which was inserted when the treaty was extended on June 14, 2001 would restore status quo ante of June 14. Mr. Advani also said that the matter had been discussed with the NSCN-IM by government representatives and the outfit was agreeable to the deletion of the clause.
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July - 28 
According to the head of the Catholic clergy peace mission, Fr. Basil Wickremasinghe, the Catholic clergy in Sri Lanka will not change their pre-planned peace mission to meet the rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Vanni region on August 2. This decision was taken in spite of th
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According to the head of the Catholic clergy peace mission, Fr. Basil Wickremasinghe, the Catholic clergy in Sri Lanka will not change their pre-planned peace mission to meet the rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Vanni region on August 2. This decision was taken in spite of the rebel attack on the Bandaranayake International Airport at Katunayake, on July 24. The Catholic hierarchy are planning to talk directly to the LTTE and hand over a written appeal signed by the 300 parishioners for cessation of violence. A separate appeal for the cessation of violence will be handed over by four Moulavis (Muslim religious scholars) who will be accompanying the peace mission.
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July - 30 
According to media reports, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) wants to replace K. Padmanabhaiah with former Lok Sabha Speaker P. A. Sangma as the negotiator in the peace talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM). The decision is being considered with a view to appo
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According to media reports, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) wants to replace K. Padmanabhaiah with former Lok Sabha Speaker P. A. Sangma as the negotiator in the peace talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM). The decision is being considered with a view to appointing a political heavyweight as the interlocutor in the Naga peace process. It is the opinion of the Ministry, reports claimed, that Sangma, who is well-versed with the complexities of the North East, and also has a lot of political experience would be the ideal candidate. Padmanbhaiah, a long-serving former Home Secretary, had been chosen as the Prime Minister's emissary after the resignation of Swaraj Kaushal, a former Mizoram Governor.
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July - 30 
On July 30, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) said that the Union government's decision to restrict the ceasefire to Nagaland was not acceptable. According to a statement by NSCN-IM leaders Isak Chishi Swu and Th Muivah, the review of the cease-fire extension was not f
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On July 30, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) said that the Union government's decision to restrict the ceasefire to Nagaland was not acceptable. According to a statement by NSCN-IM leaders Isak Chishi Swu and Th Muivah, the review of the cease-fire extension was not finalised at the talks with Union government chief negotiator K. Padmanabhaiah in Bangkok.
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July - 31 
On July 31, Lok Sabha member and chairman of the North East Members of Parliament (MPs) Forum, P. R. Kyndiah, stated in Parliament that it was time to replace the present interlocutor in the Naga peace process, K. Padmanabhaiah. He said it would be better to have a team of interlocutors to negotiate
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On July 31, Lok Sabha member and chairman of the North East Members of Parliament (MPs) Forum, P. R. Kyndiah, stated in Parliament that it was time to replace the present interlocutor in the Naga peace process, K. Padmanabhaiah. He said it would be better to have a team of interlocutors to negotiate peace with all key terrorist outfits of the North Eastern region. Earlier, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), as well as the Chief Ministers of Assam and Nagaland had also expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of K. Padmanabhaiah as the interlocutor for the Union government in its peace talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM).
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August - 1 
On August 1, the new round of cease-fire between the Union government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) entered into force. The cease-fire is to last for a year, till July 31, 2002. The cease-fire is effective only in Nagaland and not in the Naga-inhabited areas in
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On August 1, the new round of cease-fire between the Union government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) entered into force. The cease-fire is to last for a year, till July 31, 2002. The cease-fire is effective only in Nagaland and not in the Naga-inhabited areas in other States in the Northeast. According to a Union Home Ministry spokesperson, the Cease-fire Monitoring Group (CFMG), comprising representatives of the Union government, security forces and the Naga terrorist groups, would ensure that the truce ground rules modified in January, 2001 were followed in letter and spirit. While the NSCN-IM has denied that it had agreed at its recent negotiations with the emissary of the Union government, K. Padmanabhaiah, to the territorial restriction of the cease-fire, the Union government seems to be keen to continue the process of dialogue with the NSCN-IM. According to media reports, K. Padmanabhaiah and the Director, Intelligence Bureau, K. P. Singh would leave for Amsterdam on August 4, to continue negotiations with the NSCN-IM Chairman Isaac Chisi Swu and General Secretary T. Muivah.
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August - 2 
On August 2, Prime Minister A B Vajpayee held a high-level meeting in New Delhi to discuss the Nagaland cease-fire issue. The meeting, attended by Home Minister L K Advani, Army Chief Gen. S Padmanabhan and Home Secretary Kamal Pande, discussed the move to appoint former Lok Sabha Speaker P A Sangma
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On August 2, Prime Minister A B Vajpayee held a high-level meeting in New Delhi to discuss the Nagaland cease-fire issue. The meeting, attended by Home Minister L K Advani, Army Chief Gen. S Padmanabhan and Home Secretary Kamal Pande, discussed the move to appoint former Lok Sabha Speaker P A Sangma as the political interlocutor for peace talks with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM).
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August - 5 
On August 5, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) claimed bilateral talks between the outfit and the Union government in Amsterdam are yet to yield any positive result. A Z Jami, a senior member of the outfit’s steering committee, talking to a local newspaper in Nagaland,
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On August 5, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) claimed bilateral talks between the outfit and the Union government in Amsterdam are yet to yield any positive result. A Z Jami, a senior member of the outfit’s steering committee, talking to a local newspaper in Nagaland, said, "If Government of India fails to keep its commitments, we will have no other option but to go back to jungle". He further added that the NSCN-IM had not agreed for deleting the phrase ‘without any territorial limit’ at any point of time. He went on to assert, "If the talks fail, I think we will have very little option but to call-off the cease-fire."
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August - 7 
On August 7, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM)’s Steering Committee Secretary A.Z. Zami stated that the outfit has declared a ‘State of Emergency’. He said the talks between the Union government Chief Interlocutor K Padmanabhaiah and the NSCN-IM leadership in Amsterdam rea
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On August 7, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM)’s Steering Committee Secretary A.Z. Zami stated that the outfit has declared a ‘State of Emergency’. He said the talks between the Union government Chief Interlocutor K Padmanabhaiah and the NSCN-IM leadership in Amsterdam reached a deadlock.
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August - 9 
Thirty-five prominent associations and organisations agreed to form a solidarity group to help expedite the government-Maoist peace talks. This decision was taken during a meeting of these outfits on August 9. The Human Rights Association of Nepal (HURON) was given the mandate, during the meeting, t
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Thirty-five prominent associations and organisations agreed to form a solidarity group to help expedite the government-Maoist peace talks. This decision was taken during a meeting of these outfits on August 9. The Human Rights Association of Nepal (HURON) was given the mandate, during the meeting, to co-ordinate activities to promote dialogue between the government and the rebels.
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August - 10 
On the same day, an all Party meet called by Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba in Kathmandu, supported the Prime Minister’s bid to initiate peace talks with the Maoist rebels. No concrete strategy was, however, discussed during the meeting. The meeting stressed that the government and the rebels mus
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On the same day, an all Party meet called by Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba in Kathmandu, supported the Prime Minister’s bid to initiate peace talks with the Maoist rebels. No concrete strategy was, however, discussed during the meeting. The meeting stressed that the government and the rebels must initiate the dialogue without any pre-conditions and that all activities hampering peace and adversely effecting the political, economic and educational environment must cease immediately.
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August - 10 
Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba is scheduled to chair an all-party meeting on August 10, 2001, to discuss the modus operandi of the peace talks with the Maoist insurgents to end the six-year old insurgency and seek suggestions from all political parties represented in Parliament. Deuba has invi
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Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba is scheduled to chair an all-party meeting on August 10, 2001, to discuss the modus operandi of the peace talks with the Maoist insurgents to end the six-year old insurgency and seek suggestions from all political parties represented in Parliament. Deuba has invited the main Opposition Communist Party of Nepal-United Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML), the RashtriyaPraja Party (RPP), Nepal MajdoorKisan Party, CPN-ML, United People's Front, National People's Front and Nepal Sadbhavana Party for the meeting.
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August - 13 
On the peace front, Sri Lankan Minister for Christian Religious Affairs, Fernandopulle is reported to have crossed over to an LTTE held area in North Wanni and held talks with LTTE representatives on August 13. The rebel representatives are reported to have told the minister that they were not fight
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On the peace front, Sri Lankan Minister for Christian Religious Affairs, Fernandopulle is reported to have crossed over to an LTTE held area in North Wanni and held talks with LTTE representatives on August 13. The rebel representatives are reported to have told the minister that they were not fighting for an independent homeland, but wanted to live in peace and dignity with the rest of the country. The minister was also asked by the LTTE representatives to initiate a peace process to end the country’s drawn out separatist war.
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August - 17 
On August 17, the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) through its mouthpiece Freedom, reiterated its earlier pre-conditions for a peace process to be initiated. These are: (1) Talks would have to be held at a mutually decided venue outside India. (2) Talks would have to be held under the supervis
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On August 17, the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) through its mouthpiece Freedom, reiterated its earlier pre-conditions for a peace process to be initiated. These are: (1) Talks would have to be held at a mutually decided venue outside India. (2) Talks would have to be held under the supervision of the United Nations. (3) The main issue to be discussed is ‘sovereignty’ for Assam. The announcement is in response to the Chief Minister’s statement on August 15 asking the outfit to come forward for talks.
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August - 17 
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), on August 17, announced that Minister for Housing and Physical Planning, Chiranjivi Wagle will be the convenor on behalf of the government at the talks with the Maoist insurgents. A statement from the PMO said, "[The] Government is serious about talks and has taken
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The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), on August 17, announced that Minister for Housing and Physical Planning, Chiranjivi Wagle will be the convenor on behalf of the government at the talks with the Maoist insurgents. A statement from the PMO said, "[The] Government is serious about talks and has taken maximum restraint. This should not be misconstrued as a weakness".
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August - 20 
India and Bhutan are likely to discuss the issue of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and other Bodo terrorists during the visit by Bhutan Crown Prince Jigme KhesarNamgyelWangchuck to India. The Indian government is likely to raise the issue of the free-run being enjoyed by the ULFA in Bhutan a
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India and Bhutan are likely to discuss the issue of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and other Bodo terrorists during the visit by Bhutan Crown Prince Jigme KhesarNamgyelWangchuck to India. The Indian government is likely to raise the issue of the free-run being enjoyed by the ULFA in Bhutan and the inability of the Bhutanese government to put a halt to the training activities of the northeastern terrorist outfits in the country.
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August - 20 
India and Bhutan are likely to discuss the issue of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and other Bodo terrorists during the visit by Bhutan Crown Prince Jigme KhesarNamgyelWangchuck to India. The Indian government is likely to raise the issue of the free-run being enjoyed by the ULFA in Bhutan a
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India and Bhutan are likely to discuss the issue of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and other Bodo terrorists during the visit by Bhutan Crown Prince Jigme KhesarNamgyelWangchuck to India. The Indian government is likely to raise the issue of the free-run being enjoyed by the ULFA in Bhutan and the inability of the Bhutanese government to put a halt to the training activities of the northeastern terrorist outfits in the country.
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August - 21 
News reports have indicated that the Muttahida Jihad Council (MJC) has decided to hold talks with the government on the decision. Abdullah Shah Mazhar, member of the MJC in an interview to Dawn, a Pakistan daily said that Jehad was not a philosophy or ideology but was an Islamic duty and "one should
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News reports have indicated that the Muttahida Jihad Council (MJC) has decided to hold talks with the government on the decision. Abdullah Shah Mazhar, member of the MJC in an interview to Dawn, a Pakistan daily said that Jehad was not a philosophy or ideology but was an Islamic duty and "one should be free to perform this duty of one's own accord."
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August - 22 
On August 22, Minister of State for Home Affairs (MHA) ID Swami denied that the Union government has sent a formal invitation to National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isa-Muivah (NSCN-IM) General Secretary T Muivah to visit India for continuing the Naga peace talks. The Minister was speaking in the
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On August 22, Minister of State for Home Affairs (MHA) ID Swami denied that the Union government has sent a formal invitation to National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isa-Muivah (NSCN-IM) General Secretary T Muivah to visit India for continuing the Naga peace talks. The Minister was speaking in the Rajya Sabha, the Upper House of Parliament. Earlier, newspaper reports suggested that the Union government has invited the NSCN-IM leadership to India for the ongoing peace talks now being held in foreign countries.
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August - 27 
News reports from Nepal have indicated that talks between government and Maoist to end the insurgency that has claimed more than 1,800 lives in nearly six years is scheduled to commence on August 30. These reports have said that the venue of the talks has not been disclosed. The fresh date for talks
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News reports from Nepal have indicated that talks between government and Maoist to end the insurgency that has claimed more than 1,800 lives in nearly six years is scheduled to commence on August 30. These reports have said that the venue of the talks has not been disclosed. The fresh date for talks was fixed after a 10-day deadline set by the government to begin negotiations lapsed on August 26.
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August - 28 
Talks between the government and the Maoist insurgents in Nepal to find a solution to the over six-year long insurgency problem are scheduled to commence on Thursday, August 31, 2001. The talks shall be held in the capital Kathmandu. In a statement released to the press, on August 28, insurgents’
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Talks between the government and the Maoist insurgents in Nepal to find a solution to the over six-year long insurgency problem are scheduled to commence on Thursday, August 31, 2001. The talks shall be held in the capital Kathmandu. In a statement released to the press, on August 28, insurgents’ leader ‘Comrade’ Prachanda said his party’s representatives would hold the first round of talks in Kathmandu and proposed that the second round be held on September 10 in Rolpa and the third round on September 25, again in Kathmandu. He asked the government to fulfil its commitments, including the release of and making public the whereabouts of all Maoist activists and leaders, to create a conducive atmosphere for the talks. The Maoist representatives at the talks are Krishna Bahadur Mahara, Agni Prasad Sapkota and Top Bahadur Rayamajhi. Cabinet Minister Chiranjibi Wagle was named as the convener for the government -team.
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August - 30 
The government and the Maoist insurgents sat down for the first round of talks on August 30, in the capital Kathmandu At the end of the talks, a joint press release said, "The talks were held in a friendly and cordial atmosphere and both the sides pledged to resolve all the differences and nation
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The government and the Maoist insurgents sat down for the first round of talks on August 30, in the capital Kathmandu At the end of the talks, a joint press release said, "The talks were held in a friendly and cordial atmosphere and both the sides pledged to resolve all the differences and national problems through peaceful dialogues." Minister for Works and Physical Planning and government co-ordinator at the talks Chiranjibi Wagle stressed on the peaceful resolution of the problem and urged the Maoist leaders not to resort to pressures and use of force to create a more favourable environment for talks, the joint-press release said. Maoist leader Krishna Bahadur Mahara put forward the insurgents’ views and assured the government delegates of avoiding all kinds of forceful activities. He also drew the government’s attention about its role to make a friendly atmosphere for dialogues. Former Speaker Daman Nath Dhungana and Human Rights activist Padma Ratna Tuladhar had played the role of facilitators in the talks. The two sides agreed to meet again within two week’s. The two sides have on earlier occasions had informal consultations and interaction.
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August - 30 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ideologue and chief negotiator Anton Balasingham, on August 30, 2001, rejected the truce offer made by the government. The government proposed a "mutually agreed cease-fire", which the LTTE said was "a calculated political duplicity to divert the attent
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ideologue and chief negotiator Anton Balasingham, on August 30, 2001, rejected the truce offer made by the government. The government proposed a "mutually agreed cease-fire", which the LTTE said was "a calculated political duplicity to divert the attention of the people and the world from the deepening crisis in Colombo." Balasingham told a Website, "The LTTE is not prepared to enter into negotiation with a corrupt, inefficient, unstable government which does not have a majority in Parliament." "Peace talks are not a crisis management exercise to be invoked at the pleasure of a government which is on the verge of collapse," he said further. "The LTTE is not naive to jump on a sinking ship." The government’s offer was made in the wake of an unending political crisis. The government’s plans to introduce a draft new Constitution in Parliament did not fructify. Its next plan to conduct a referendum on statute reform too had to be abandoned. The Opposition is has been making one demand after the other the reconvening of Parliament, formational of a national government, general elections. Balasingham also said the Sri Lankan government had in the past consistently opposed peace moves saying it was "because of her misguided policy of militarism and conquest of Tamil lands."
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August - 31 
Maoist insurgents said in Kathmandu, on August 31, 2001, that they would present their agenda at the second round of talks with the government scheduled to be held in the second week of September. The first round of talks that concluded on August 30, was a familiarization exercise and for creating t
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Maoist insurgents said in Kathmandu, on August 31, 2001, that they would present their agenda at the second round of talks with the government scheduled to be held in the second week of September. The first round of talks that concluded on August 30, was a familiarization exercise and for creating the environment for further talks. Turning Nepal into a Republic is the chief demand of the insurgents.
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September - 3 
According to delayed reports, a delegation of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) held informal discussions on August 17 and 18, in Kokrajhar, with representatives of the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT). This meeting was meant to prepare the ground for future negotiations, as well as to generate p
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According to delayed reports, a delegation of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) held informal discussions on August 17 and 18, in Kokrajhar, with representatives of the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT). This meeting was meant to prepare the ground for future negotiations, as well as to generate positive atmospherics between the two sides. Later, on August 27, 28 and 29, a delegation of the BLT, comprising "deputy commander-in-chief" Kamal Brahma and publicity secretary Mainao Daimary, held a series of meetings with the Assam government in Dispur. At these meetings, the demands and expectations of the two sides for future negotiations were clarified. It is expected that the two sides will start negotiations in the near future where the final shape to the proposed Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), a new politico-administrative structure for the Bodo-dominated areas, is likely to be given.
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September - 3 
According to delayed reports, talks between India’s Union government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang) –– NSCN (K) –– commenced in Kohima on September 3. It is the first-ever meeting after the declaration of a cease-fire between the Union government and the NSCN (K) on April
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According to delayed reports, talks between India’s Union government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang) –– NSCN (K) –– commenced in Kohima on September 3. It is the first-ever meeting after the declaration of a cease-fire between the Union government and the NSCN (K) on April 28, 2001. News reports indicated that both the sides reiterated the need to strictly adhere to the agreed ground rules of the cease-fire framed earlier. Lt Gen (Retd) Ramesh V Kulkarni, who led the Union government team, termed the atmosphere at the meeting as "cordial and encouraging."
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September - 3 
According to media reports, on September 3, former Lok Sabha Speaker and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Purno A. Sangma stated that the Congress party had blocked his appointment as the chief interlocutor in the Naga peace talks. Media reports earlier said that the Union government intend
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According to media reports, on September 3, former Lok Sabha Speaker and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Purno A. Sangma stated that the Congress party had blocked his appointment as the chief interlocutor in the Naga peace talks. Media reports earlier said that the Union government intended to K Padmanabhaiah with Sangma as chief interlocutor for negotiations with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM). Some of the Chief ministers of Northeast states perceived Padmanavhaiah as ill equipped for the assignment and sought to build pressure on the Union government, reports said. Sangma alleged that the Chief Ministers of Assam, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh––Congress ruled-States––had objected to his mediation, even though they had earlier been willing to accept him.
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September - 5 
Al Badr Mujahideen Chief Bakht Zameen said in an interview that India was not sincere about holding a dialogue for the amicable settlement of the Kashmir issue. He urged Pakistan to concentrate upon strengthening Jehad instead of "wasting further time seeking a negotiated settlement." He also asked
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Al Badr Mujahideen Chief Bakht Zameen said in an interview that India was not sincere about holding a dialogue for the amicable settlement of the Kashmir issue. He urged Pakistan to concentrate upon strengthening Jehad instead of "wasting further time seeking a negotiated settlement." He also asked the government to refrain from initiating any steps that would undermine the terrorist movement in Jammu and Kashmir.
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September - 5 
Al Badr Mujahideen Chief Bakht Zameen said in an interview that India was not sincere about holding a dialogue for the amicable settlement of the Kashmir issue. He urged Pakistan to concentrate upon strengthening Jehad instead of "wasting further time seeking a negotiated settlement." He also asked
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Al Badr Mujahideen Chief Bakht Zameen said in an interview that India was not sincere about holding a dialogue for the amicable settlement of the Kashmir issue. He urged Pakistan to concentrate upon strengthening Jehad instead of "wasting further time seeking a negotiated settlement." He also asked the government to refrain from initiating any steps that would undermine the terrorist movement in Jammu and Kashmir.
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September - 10 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) said, on September 10, 2001, that the understanding reached between the People’s Alliance-Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) was a blow to the peace process in the country. LTTE chief negotiator Anton Balasingham said, in an interview to Tamil Guardian, one
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) said, on September 10, 2001, that the understanding reached between the People’s Alliance-Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) was a blow to the peace process in the country. LTTE chief negotiator Anton Balasingham said, in an interview to Tamil Guardian, one of the clauses of the Memorandum of Understanding reached between the PA and the JVP strictly forbids any discussions on proposals relating to the solution to the Tamil national question. "Is there any meaning and purpose in entering into a peace process if we cannot discuss any proposals for a negotiated settlement?" Balasingham queried in the interview. Balasingham added, "The truth is that the PA-JVP agreement has made the peace talks an impossible task."
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September - 12 
Reports said the representatives of the Maoist insurgents have already reached neighbouring Nepalgunj. The government delegation comprises of Chiranjibi Wagle, Bijaya Gachhadar, Chakra Bastola, Mahesh Acharya and Narahari Acharya while the Maoist leaders at the talks include Krishna Bahadur Mahara,
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Reports said the representatives of the Maoist insurgents have already reached neighbouring Nepalgunj. The government delegation comprises of Chiranjibi Wagle, Bijaya Gachhadar, Chakra Bastola, Mahesh Acharya and Narahari Acharya while the Maoist leaders at the talks include Krishna Bahadur Mahara, Agani Prasad Sapkota and Top Bahadur Rayamajhi. The first round of talks between the two sides was held two weeks ago in Kathmandu.
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September - 13 
The Nepal media reported that the second round of peace talks between the government and Maoist insurgents would be held on Thursday, September 13, 2001, in Bardiya, some 500km west of the capital Kathmandu.
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The Nepal media reported that the second round of peace talks between the government and Maoist insurgents would be held on Thursday, September 13, 2001, in Bardiya, some 500km west of the capital Kathmandu.
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September - 13 
The second round of talks between the Maoist insurgents and the government began in Bardia 500km southwest of the capital Kathmandu, September 13, 2001. The details of the deliberations are yet to be announced.
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The second round of talks between the Maoist insurgents and the government began in Bardia 500km southwest of the capital Kathmandu, September 13, 2001. The details of the deliberations are yet to be announced.
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September - 15 
The cease-fire agreement between Union government and the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) has been extended till January 21, 2002. The decision to extend the cease-fire was taken in a meeting of the Joint Cease-fire Monitoring Group that met under the Chairmanship of the Joint Secretary (Northeast) in
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The cease-fire agreement between Union government and the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) has been extended till January 21, 2002. The decision to extend the cease-fire was taken in a meeting of the Joint Cease-fire Monitoring Group that met under the Chairmanship of the Joint Secretary (Northeast) in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. BLT Publicity Secretary Mainao Daimary expressed satisfaction at the decision to extend the cease-fire. This, he hoped, would pave the way for the formation of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
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September - 15 
According to media reports, peace talks between the Nepalese government and Maoist insurgents have failed, as both sides could not evince flexibility. At the second round of peace that ended in a deadlock on September 15, 2001, the Maoists placed their 31-point charter of demands including abrogatio
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According to media reports, peace talks between the Nepalese government and Maoist insurgents have failed, as both sides could not evince flexibility. At the second round of peace that ended in a deadlock on September 15, 2001, the Maoists placed their 31-point charter of demands including abrogation of monarchy and the establishment of a Republic, an interim government and setting up of a new Constituent Assembly to frame a new Constitution. However, the government representatives rejected the demands. Government chief negotiator and Cabinet Minister Chiranjibi Wagle said at a press conference in Kathmandu on September 15 that constitutional monarchy was non-negotiable. Reports quoting Wagle also added that both the parties have agreed to meet again. The dates for the next round of talks have not been decided. As the talks failed, the government intensified security in the capital Kathmandu as also in other parts of the country. Meanwhile, the government has banned rallies, mass meetings, picketing, strikes and all other forms of protest programmes in the Kathmandu Valley, effective from September 15.
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September - 15 
The second round of peace talks between the government and the Maoist insurgents held on September 14, 2001, in Bardia, 500km southwest of Kathmandu remained inconclusive and has, thus, been extended by a day. Therefore, the two sides have agreed to meet also on September 15, today. The Maoist insu
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The second round of peace talks between the government and the Maoist insurgents held on September 14, 2001, in Bardia, 500km southwest of Kathmandu remained inconclusive and has, thus, been extended by a day. Therefore, the two sides have agreed to meet also on September 15, today. The Maoist insurgents presented a written agenda to discuss a republic, an interim government and a constituent assembly to frame a new constitution. The government, on the other hand, asked the rebels to call off a proposed rally on September 21, which some fear might turn violent. Besides, reports said, the Royal Nepal Army commenced night patrolling in Kathmandu, the capital, reports from Nepal said.
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September - 17 
According to media reports, talks between the Union government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) would resume on September 17, today, in Amsterdam. The last round of negotiations between Union government representative K. Padmanabhaiah and NSCN-IM general secretary
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According to media reports, talks between the Union government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) would resume on September 17, today, in Amsterdam. The last round of negotiations between Union government representative K. Padmanabhaiah and NSCN-IM general secretary T. Muivah, too, took place in Amsterdam, in the first week of August 2001, soon after the Union government decided to limit the cease-fire with the terrorist outfit to Nagaland.
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September - 20 
The Nationalist Democratic Movement (NDM), a civil society group in Nagaland, has welcomed the Union Government’s declaration of cease-fire with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K). While stating this in a
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The Nationalist Democratic Movement (NDM), a civil society group in Nagaland, has welcomed the Union Government’s declaration of cease-fire with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K). While stating this in a release on September 20, it also expressed a desire to work towards a peaceful solution of the Naga insurgency.
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September - 20 
Reports from Nepal said, on September 21, 2001 that the third round of talks between the government and Maoist insurgents to find a solution to the over six-year old end insurgency are unlikely. "We will not sit down for the next round of talks until the government creates an atmosphere by meeting
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Reports from Nepal said, on September 21, 2001 that the third round of talks between the government and Maoist insurgents to find a solution to the over six-year old end insurgency are unlikely. "We will not sit down for the next round of talks until the government creates an atmosphere by meeting our conditionalities. The Prime Minister proposed that we begin the next phase of negotiations. There should not be a gap," Krishna Bahadur Mahara, a leader of the insurgents said after meeting Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, on September 20.
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September - 21 
Reports from Nepal said, on September 21, 2001 that the third round of talks between the government and Maoist insurgents to find a solution to the over six-year old end insurgency are unlikely.
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Reports from Nepal said, on September 21, 2001 that the third round of talks between the government and Maoist insurgents to find a solution to the over six-year old end insurgency are unlikely.
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September - 23 
On June 23, in view of the large-scale violence in Manipur, the Union government has decided to review the agreement with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on the extension of the territorial area of the cease-fire with the terrorist outfit. The decision to review the
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On June 23, in view of the large-scale violence in Manipur, the Union government has decided to review the agreement with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on the extension of the territorial area of the cease-fire with the terrorist outfit. The decision to review the agreement was taken after a meeting between Union Home Minister L K Advani and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) officials and 11 political leaders from Manipur representing various political parties.
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September - 24 
According to media reports on September 25, the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists, on September 24, denied reports that they had contacted the Assam Government for holding discussions leading to either negotiations or cease-fire. The ULFA reiterated that it had already set preconditi
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According to media reports on September 25, the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists, on September 24, denied reports that they had contacted the Assam Government for holding discussions leading to either negotiations or cease-fire. The ULFA reiterated that it had already set preconditions for talks, which would have to be accepted by the Union government, if it wanted to initiate a dialogue with the terrorist outfit. The recent claim by Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi that the State government had received a positive response from the ULFA leaders was also rejected as false.
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September - 25 
Nepalese media reports said that the top leadership of the Maoist insurgents held a secret meeting on September 25. The meeting was held somewhere in Jhapa district, a Maoist stronghold and was attended by Maoist leader ‘Comrade ’Prachanda and members of the central committee, reports said. Among ot
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Nepalese media reports said that the top leadership of the Maoist insurgents held a secret meeting on September 25. The meeting was held somewhere in Jhapa district, a Maoist stronghold and was attended by Maoist leader ‘Comrade ’Prachanda and members of the central committee, reports said. Among other issues, the meeting discussed the second round of peace talks with the government and deliberated on the strategy to be adopted at the third round of talks.
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September - 26 
According to media reports, negotiations between the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and Union government chief interlocutor K. Padmanabhaiah were held at Amsterdam, on September 22-23. A Home Ministry spokesman revealed, on September 26, that both sides had agreed to co
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According to media reports, negotiations between the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and Union government chief interlocutor K. Padmanabhaiah were held at Amsterdam, on September 22-23. A Home Ministry spokesman revealed, on September 26, that both sides had agreed to continue efforts to find a solution to the Naga insurgency problem within a timeframe of "one or two years".
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September - 30 
The Maoist insurgents on September 28, set free former Legislator Dev Raj Joshi who they were holding captive for the past three months. In fact, they had all along denied that he was in their captivity. Josh reached home on September 30. Joshi was set free, reports said, just ahead of the third
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The Maoist insurgents on September 28, set free former Legislator Dev Raj Joshi who they were holding captive for the past three months. In fact, they had all along denied that he was in their captivity. Josh reached home on September 30. Joshi was set free, reports said, just ahead of the third round of peace talks between the insurgents and the government, the dates for which are yet to be finalised.
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October - 2 
According to media reports on October 2, Naga Hoho, the apex tribal body for the Nagas, has not yet finalised its decision to visit Imphal as there was no organisation there that is willing to speak for the entire Meitei community. The Naga Hoho has recently visited Assam on the invitation of the As
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According to media reports on October 2, Naga Hoho, the apex tribal body for the Nagas, has not yet finalised its decision to visit Imphal as there was no organisation there that is willing to speak for the entire Meitei community. The Naga Hoho has recently visited Assam on the invitation of the Asom Sahitya Sabha, on goodwill mission. The June 14-decision of the Union government to territorially extend the cease-fire with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) to Naga-inhabited territories in Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh caused acrimony in Manipur between the Meiteis and the Nagas. The aim of the Naga Hoho is to improve understanding and relations between the Meiteis and the Nagas.
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October - 2 
According to media reports on October 2, the All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) has recently sought Union Home Minister L.K.Advani’s direct intervention in expediting the signing of a new Bodo accord by holding simultaneous talks with "all democratic Bodo groups" apart from the Bodo Liberation Tigers (
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According to media reports on October 2, the All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) has recently sought Union Home Minister L.K.Advani’s direct intervention in expediting the signing of a new Bodo accord by holding simultaneous talks with "all democratic Bodo groups" apart from the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT). The Union government is currently holding negotiations with the BLT with the goal of creating a Bodo Territorial Council (BTC) under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. Recent talks between the two sides were successful and a decision was taken on September 15 to extend the cease-fire with the BLT till January 21, 2002.
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October - 2 
Media reports quoting Union Secretary in-charge of Northeast affairs P.D.Shenoy, on October 2, said the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) has given up its demand for a separate Bodoland State, which was to have been carved out of Assam. The BLT is now ready to accept the Bodoland Territorial Council (BT
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Media reports quoting Union Secretary in-charge of Northeast affairs P.D.Shenoy, on October 2, said the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) has given up its demand for a separate Bodoland State, which was to have been carved out of Assam. The BLT is now ready to accept the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), a new politico-administrative set up in the Bodo dominated areas of Assam, under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. Various Bodo civil society groups are also reportedly supportive of this new demand structure. These Bodo groups include the All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU), Bodo Peoples’ Action Committee (BPAC), Bodo Sahitya Sabha, All Bodo Employees Federation (ABEF) and the All Bodo Women Welfare Federation (ABWWF). These groups supported the just concluded tripartite negotiations between the Union government, the Assam government and the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT), which could ultimately lead to the creation of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC).
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October - 2 
Media reports from Nepal, quoting government negotiator Narahari Acharya, on October 2, said the third round of negotiations between the government and the Maoist insurgents would be held in the Kathmandu Valley. Acharya did not, however, disclose the date and the venue.
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Media reports from Nepal, quoting government negotiator Narahari Acharya, on October 2, said the third round of negotiations between the government and the Maoist insurgents would be held in the Kathmandu Valley. Acharya did not, however, disclose the date and the venue.
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October - 3 
According to media reports, on October 3, all 10 Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) of the Bodoland Demand Legislature Party (BDLP) in Assam staged protest in front of the Speaker’s office in the Assam State Legislative Assembly premises. They demanded an immediate solution to the Bodo problem a
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According to media reports, on October 3, all 10 Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) of the Bodoland Demand Legislature Party (BDLP) in Assam staged protest in front of the Speaker’s office in the Assam State Legislative Assembly premises. They demanded an immediate solution to the Bodo problem and opposed the invitation to non-Bodo representatives from outside the Bodo-dominated areas for the ongoing tripartite peace talks between the Union government, the Assam government and the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT).
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October - 7 October - 9
According to media reports on October 7 and 8, four terrorist outfits operating in the North East met in Shillong and discussed the offer by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to hold peace talks with terrorist outfits. The four terrorist outfits reportedly decided to enter peace negotiations
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According to media reports on October 7 and 8, four terrorist outfits operating in the North East met in Shillong and discussed the offer by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to hold peace talks with terrorist outfits. The four terrorist outfits reportedly decided to enter peace negotiations with the Union government, in order to reach a politically negotiated solution to their disputes. While two of these terrorist outfits remain unidentified, the United People's Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) and the Dima Halom Daogah (DHD) have recently conveyed their willingness to negotiate. The UDPS operates in the Karbi-Anglong district, while the DHD is active in the North Cachar Hills district.
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October - 9 
Maoist insurgents’ leader ‘Comrade’ Prachanda blamed the government of stalling the peace talks and had called for an early resumption of the third round of negotiations that was agreed upon but awaits commencement, reports said on October 9.
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Maoist insurgents’ leader ‘Comrade’ Prachanda blamed the government of stalling the peace talks and had called for an early resumption of the third round of negotiations that was agreed upon but awaits commencement, reports said on October 9.
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October - 10 
According to media reports of October 10, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) has given a call for unity among different Naga terrorist outfits and negotiations with the Union government from a common platform for a successful and permanent resolution of the Naga insurgency.
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According to media reports of October 10, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) has given a call for unity among different Naga terrorist outfits and negotiations with the Union government from a common platform for a successful and permanent resolution of the Naga insurgency. The Union government has been negotiating with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), and has committed itself to reaching a negotiated political solution within one or two years, during the talks between the two sides at Amsterdam on September 20-21. However, the NSCN-K warned that the Union government should broad-base the negotiations to include the NSCN-K and the Naga National Council (NNC). The NSCN-K general secretary Kitovi Zhimomi indicated that an agreement signed with the NSCN-IM alone would not have the legitimacy of the entire Naga people and "would be regarded as a purely individual outcome and cannot be called a Naga political settlement." The Union government has entered into a cease-fire with the NSCN-K from April 28, 2001, while it has been carrying on a cease-fire with the NSCN-IM since August 1997.
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October - 11 
According to media reports, Amsterdam-based Naga supports group, the Naga International Support Centre (NISC) urged "national and international refugee organisations" to urgently come out in aid of 40,000 Naga tribes people. It claimed these people have been displaced from their homes in Manipur’s I
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According to media reports, Amsterdam-based Naga supports group, the Naga International Support Centre (NISC) urged "national and international refugee organisations" to urgently come out in aid of 40,000 Naga tribes people. It claimed these people have been displaced from their homes in Manipur’s Imphal valley in the wake of the anti-ceasefire uprising in June 2001. After the June 14 decision of the Union government to territorially extend its cease-fire with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), there were widespread protests by the Meiteis in the Manipur Valley. There was also increasing tension between the Meiteis and the Nagas living in manipur, which led to the Nagas living in the Imphal Valley of manipur, which is dominated by the Meiteis, to move to safer locations. According to the NISC, these internally displaced Nagas have since been living with their friends and relatives in the Naga-dominated hill districts of Manipur, and also in the hills of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
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October - 12 
According to delayed media reports, a delegation of Adivasi Cobra terrorists of Assam led by its chairman Xabrias Khakha and commissioner-in-chief Kandu Murmu called on Assam Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi at Janata Bhawan, in the first week of October. During the meeting, issues pertaining to the
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According to delayed media reports, a delegation of Adivasi Cobra terrorists of Assam led by its chairman Xabrias Khakha and commissioner-in-chief Kandu Murmu called on Assam Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi at Janata Bhawan, in the first week of October. During the meeting, issues pertaining to the welfare of the Adivasi people of the State were discussed. The Adivasi Cobras have unilaterally declared a cease-fire with effect from September 15 in response to the invitation by the Assam government to hold negotiations with all terrorist outfits in the State.
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October - 12 
Media reports of October 13, said that the All Bodo Students' Union (ABSU) and the Bodo People's Action Committee (BPAC) have expressed disapproval about the invitation to some non-Bodo groups to participate in the ongoing negotiation process between the Union government and the Bodo Liberation Tige
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Media reports of October 13, said that the All Bodo Students' Union (ABSU) and the Bodo People's Action Committee (BPAC) have expressed disapproval about the invitation to some non-Bodo groups to participate in the ongoing negotiation process between the Union government and the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT). The two Bodo groups made this statement in their executive committee meeting in Guwahati on October 12. The ABSU-BPAC combine also requested the Union government to start negotiations with democratic Bodo organizations for politically negotiated solution to the Bodo issue.
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October - 14 
Reports from Banke in Nepal, said on October 14 that Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba is in favour of immediate resumption of peace talks with the Maoist insurgents. If there was any delay, the insurgents could take advantage and "use the period as an opportunity for fulfilling their strategies", D
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Reports from Banke in Nepal, said on October 14 that Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba is in favour of immediate resumption of peace talks with the Maoist insurgents. If there was any delay, the insurgents could take advantage and "use the period as an opportunity for fulfilling their strategies", Deuba said at a public meeting of his Nepali Congress party. He reiterated the government’s stand that there would no compromise on Constitutional monarchy. The insurgents have demanded Nepal be made a Republic.
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October - 15 
Other reports said the Maoist insurgents have proposed that the third round of peace talks be held either in Kathmandu, Biratnagar or Dhankuta, on October 16, tomorrow, a Nepalese daily newspaper Janadisha said quoting an unnamed senior leader of the insurgents. The report also claimed that Communic
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Other reports said the Maoist insurgents have proposed that the third round of peace talks be held either in Kathmandu, Biratnagar or Dhankuta, on October 16, tomorrow, a Nepalese daily newspaper Janadisha said quoting an unnamed senior leader of the insurgents. The report also claimed that Communications Minister and government spokesperson Jayaprakash Prasad Gupta has asked the insurgents to decide on the time and venue for talks on October 18.
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October - 18 
The media in Nepal said the Maoist insurgents had laid down conditions, which if not met would delay the third round of peace talks with the government. Maoist insurgents’ chief negotiator at the peace talks Krishna Bahadur Mahara said, in a statement, on October 18, that it was the responsibili
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The media in Nepal said the Maoist insurgents had laid down conditions, which if not met would delay the third round of peace talks with the government. Maoist insurgents’ chief negotiator at the peace talks Krishna Bahadur Mahara said, in a statement, on October 18, that it was the responsibility of the government to set free all the insurgents now under detention and to meet the conditions that the insurgents had set. The conditions set by the insurgents are: the release of 300 activists; making public the whereabouts of missing persons; disbanding the armed police, ordering the Army back to the barracks; and abrogating the preventive detention act. A team of the insurgents, reports said, reached the capital Kathmandu on October 17 as the government had indicated that talks could be held on the next day. However, there was no official word on the date and venue of the talks. Later reports have also not indicated if there was any decision on the issue.
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October - 20 
According to media reports of October 20, All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) president Rabiram Narzary said his organization is opposed to the Union government inviting non-Bodo organizations to take part in, and contribute to, the ongoing peace talks with the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT). The Union go
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According to media reports of October 20, All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) president Rabiram Narzary said his organization is opposed to the Union government inviting non-Bodo organizations to take part in, and contribute to, the ongoing peace talks with the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT). The Union government has invited the United Reservation Movement Council of Assam, Lower Assam Minority Council, All Adivasi Students’ Association, United Minorities Front, besides others, to the final negotiation process with an idea of evolving a consensus to the Bodo problem. Narzary warned of outbreak of ethnic civil violence if these non-Bodo groups do not agree to the solution that would evolve at the talks.
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October - 23 
According to media reports of October 24, the United Committee of Manipur (UCM), which had spearheaded the anti-Naga cease-fire extension stir in Manipur, has refuted the report that over 40,000 Nagas in Manipur had fled their homes. Recently, the Naga International Support Centre (NISC) based in Am
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According to media reports of October 24, the United Committee of Manipur (UCM), which had spearheaded the anti-Naga cease-fire extension stir in Manipur, has refuted the report that over 40,000 Nagas in Manipur had fled their homes. Recently, the Naga International Support Centre (NISC) based in Amsterdam had raised the issue of mass exodus of Nagas from Manipur valley during the anti-cease-fire extension protests in Manipur. These protests had been spearheaded by the UCM, to protest against the decision of the Union government to territorially extend its cease-fire with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) to Manipur, as well as Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
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October - 26 
Union Home Minister L K Advani, while speaking in Delhi on October 26, said the government will hold substantial talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Issak-Muivah), (NSCN-IM). He said, " Talks have been going on for ensuring that people of Nagaland got enduring peace. Now it has be
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Union Home Minister L K Advani, while speaking in Delhi on October 26, said the government will hold substantial talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Issak-Muivah), (NSCN-IM). He said, " Talks have been going on for ensuring that people of Nagaland got enduring peace. Now it has been agreed we will enter into a phase of substantial talks."
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November - 5 
The second cease-fire supervisory board meeting between the Union government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) in Kohima on November 5 resulted in both parties resolving to implement the cease-fire ground rules. Discussions occurred on the setting up of designated camp
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The second cease-fire supervisory board meeting between the Union government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) in Kohima on November 5 resulted in both parties resolving to implement the cease-fire ground rules. Discussions occurred on the setting up of designated camps proposed by the outfit and the subject of issuing of identity cards to the senior leaders of the outfit.
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November - 12 
According to media reports, a 24-hour strike called on November 12 by 18 non-tribal groups opposing a government plan to create a new autonomous territory for Bodo tribesmen disrupted normal life in Assam. Functioning of businesses, schools, offices and traffic on highways in western and northern pa
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According to media reports, a 24-hour strike called on November 12 by 18 non-tribal groups opposing a government plan to create a new autonomous territory for Bodo tribesmen disrupted normal life in Assam. Functioning of businesses, schools, offices and traffic on highways in western and northern parts of Assam were disrupted due to the strike. Non-tribals fear that Bodos would evict them once the proposed Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) was formed, slicing out most of western and northern parts of Assam. Meanwhile security has been intensified in the areas proposed to be part of the new BTC patrols following threats by the non-tribals of fresh ethnic violence between them and the Bodos. Several rounds of negotiations have been held between the Union government and the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT), and a decision has been reached to form the BTC, for the development of Bodo-dominated areas.
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November - 13 
The third round of peace talks between the Government and Maoist Insurgents ended inconclusively on November 12 night. The talks were held at Godavari Village Resort in Lalitpur district. Minister for Physical Planning Chiranjivi Wagle and Maoist Politburo member Krishna Bahadur Mahara led the gover
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The third round of peace talks between the Government and Maoist Insurgents ended inconclusively on November 12 night. The talks were held at Godavari Village Resort in Lalitpur district. Minister for Physical Planning Chiranjivi Wagle and Maoist Politburo member Krishna Bahadur Mahara led the government and insurgents’ negotiating teams respectively. Speaking a day later, Minister of Agriculture and a member of the government negotiating team Narahari Acharya said, "We are prepared to amend the constitution through the provisions mentioned in it... But we cannot agree with the ... demand of abolishing the constitution." He also said, "They have not yet clarified what they really mean by change in the constitution", and added that the insurgents were yet to convince the people about the necessity and relevance of a new constituent assembly. Commenting on the talks, former Deputy Prime Minister Ram Chandra Paudyal said the latest round of talks were "positive but not so encouraging". He opined, "The Maoists have not yet clarified their demand regarding the changes they have sought in the present constitution," even as he said, "We are ready to discuss matters relating to any type of amendment to the constitution if it helps to empower the people". Paudyal further stated, "Though the Maoists have abandoned their demand for a republican state, their demand for a constituent assembly is indirectly related to declaring a republican state.
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November - 13 
The third round of talks between delegations of the Nepalese government and Maoist insurgents held at Lalitpur, concluded on November 13, without any concrete decisions but agreed to resume the next round of talks in near future. The two sides also agreed to further empower the Nepalese people throu
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The third round of talks between delegations of the Nepalese government and Maoist insurgents held at Lalitpur, concluded on November 13, without any concrete decisions but agreed to resume the next round of talks in near future. The two sides also agreed to further empower the Nepalese people through drastic changes in society. There was disagreement on the means to achieve this goal with the government side holding that these changes could be bought through the present Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal, while the Maoists representatives stuck to the demand that a Constituent Assembly be convened to further ensure people’s rights. The government’s chief representative Chiranjibi Wagle, said that with the Maoists having dropped their demand for a republic, there was no need for a constituent assembly as the present constitution had provisions for fundamental rights, people’s sovereignty, freedom and impartial judiciary. However, the Maoist chief negotiator Krishna Bahadur Mahara said, "The Constituent Assembly is our minimum demand, and (we) will not accept anything less than this." The Maoists chief representative also alleged that that the government did not fulfil its announcement of releasing the 68 Maoists detainees who are still in the custody. He added that "We clearly demanded that the government withdraw its army and armed police force from different districts." The government side asked that Maoist leaders to circulate an effective direction to their workers for an immediate stoppage of their forceful activities, which, the government side said, have been continuing despite the Maoists’ public commitment to stop such activities.
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November - 19 
Media reports quoting official sources indicated that representatives of the Mizoram government and the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) would hold a second round of negotiations in Aizwal on November 23. The discussions are expected to deal with the 10-point charter of demands of the BNLF and t
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Media reports quoting official sources indicated that representatives of the Mizoram government and the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) would hold a second round of negotiations in Aizwal on November 23. The discussions are expected to deal with the 10-point charter of demands of the BNLF and the State government’s conditions on the repatriation of Brus from six refugee camps in neighbouring Tripura. During the earlier talks on September 6, BNLF had submitted the charter of demands to the State, including creation of a separate autonomous district council for the Brus comprising the non-western belt of State, reservation of five assembly seats for Bru community and immediate repatriation of Bru refugees. The Mizoram government has stated that repatriation of Brus would not be taken up unless the BNLF terminated violence and come over-ground. Reports added that State Chief Secretary H V Lalringa would head the government delegation in the second round of talks and that the composition of the BNLF team was not yet known.
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November - 19 
A member of the government’s negotiating team with the Maoist insurgents and Agriculture Minister, Mahesh Acharya, said in east Nepal on November 19 that the fourth round of talks between the government and the insurgents will be held after November 22, but did not give a firm date. On the same day
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A member of the government’s negotiating team with the Maoist insurgents and Agriculture Minister, Mahesh Acharya, said in east Nepal on November 19 that the fourth round of talks between the government and the insurgents will be held after November 22, but did not give a firm date. On the same day, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba reportedly told a public gathering in Banepa that the next round of peace talks with the rebels would be "conclusive and fruitful."
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December - 11 
While emphasising that peace talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Issak Miuivah (NSCN-IM) was a domestic issue, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee said in Tokyo on December 11 that a political dialogue with the NSCN (IM) has commenced. He added that discussions with the NSCN (IM)
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While emphasising that peace talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Issak Miuivah (NSCN-IM) was a domestic issue, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee said in Tokyo on December 11 that a political dialogue with the NSCN (IM) has commenced. He added that discussions with the NSCN (IM) leadership was being held to take the peace process forward. The second round of political negotiations between the NSCN (IM) and Union government chief interlocutor K Padmanabhaiah are being held in Bangkok.
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December - 18 
In an attempt to further consolidate the Naga peace process, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) on December 18 offered a month-long cease-fire to its rival factions and also announced suspension of military operations during this period. NSCN (K) General Secretary Kitovi
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In an attempt to further consolidate the Naga peace process, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) on December 18 offered a month-long cease-fire to its rival factions and also announced suspension of military operations during this period. NSCN (K) General Secretary Kitovi Zhimomi announced in Kohima that the cease-fire would be effective for a period of 30 days from December 19.
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December - 18 
The General Secretary added that NSCN (K) President S S Khaplang and he had taken the cease-fire decision in order to declare to the Nagas and the world about the outfit’s efforts for "peace and reconciliation" among the Nagas, irrespective of the existing differences. "With approaching of Christmas
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The General Secretary added that NSCN (K) President S S Khaplang and he had taken the cease-fire decision in order to declare to the Nagas and the world about the outfit’s efforts for "peace and reconciliation" among the Nagas, irrespective of the existing differences. "With approaching of Christmas and the New Year, the Naga army will strictly bind themselves towards suspension of military operations and take to defensive front," Kitovi said. However, he added, cadres of the outfit would "have every right to protect themselves from any inimical terrorist if forced upon."
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December - 18 
Beginning work on reinitiating the peace process with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Sri Lanka, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe addressed Cabinet Ministers on December 18, saying that three committees would be formed to take the peace process further. A press release of the rulin
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Beginning work on reinitiating the peace process with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Sri Lanka, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe addressed Cabinet Ministers on December 18, saying that three committees would be formed to take the peace process further. A press release of the ruling United National Party (UNP) while disclosing this said that one committee would advise the Prime Minister on the political solution. Another would prepare the ground for the negotiations and a third, whose membership would include a cross section of the society to suggest alternative solutions. The Prime is also scheduled to meet President Chandrika Kumaratunga, the Government Agent in Vavuniya and the Indian Prime Minister, following which "the final decision on the procedures of the process will be taken…"
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December - 20 
India on December 20 welcomed the month-long cease-fire called by the Liberation Tiger of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to accelerate peace talks with the newly elected government in Colombo. Speaking to the media, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Nirupama Rao said, " India welcomes the Liberation Tigers
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India on December 20 welcomed the month-long cease-fire called by the Liberation Tiger of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to accelerate peace talks with the newly elected government in Colombo. Speaking to the media, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Nirupama Rao said, " India welcomes the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) declaration of unilateral cessation of hostilities and the positive response of the Sri Lankan government". India hoped that the cease-fire announced by the LTTE on December 19 would mark the beginning of a process "to restore lasting peace in Sri Lanka", she said.
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December - 20 
India on December 20 welcomed the month-long cease-fire called by the Liberation Tiger of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to accelerate peace talks with the newly elected government in Colombo. Speaking to the media, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Nirupama Rao said, " India welcomes the Liberation Tigers
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India on December 20 welcomed the month-long cease-fire called by the Liberation Tiger of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to accelerate peace talks with the newly elected government in Colombo. Speaking to the media, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Nirupama Rao said, " India welcomes the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) declaration of unilateral cessation of hostilities and the positive response of the Sri Lankan government". India hoped that the cease-fire announced by the LTTE on December 19 would mark the beginning of a process "to restore lasting peace in Sri Lanka", she said.
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December - 21 
Sri Lanka on December 21 reciprocated the Christmas cease-fire offer of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) and announced a cease-fire with the rebels. Government troops would halt hostilities from midnight December 24 to midnight January 24. Reports said, quoting a Minister, the government
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Sri Lanka on December 21 reciprocated the Christmas cease-fire offer of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) and announced a cease-fire with the rebels. Government troops would halt hostilities from midnight December 24 to midnight January 24. Reports said, quoting a Minister, the government might extend the cease-fire further.
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December - 23 
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar, speaking the State Legislative Assembly on December 23, urged terrorist outfits in the State to hold peace talks and offered a "free passage". He said the terrorists could enter into negotiations either with the State or the Union government. He welcomed mediatio
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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar, speaking the State Legislative Assembly on December 23, urged terrorist outfits in the State to hold peace talks and offered a "free passage". He said the terrorists could enter into negotiations either with the State or the Union government. He welcomed mediation efforts by individuals, but said these had to be serious in order that they are result oriented. He also said the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) were yet to respond to his offer of negotiations, which he made soon after becoming the Chief minister of the State.
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December - 24 
Union Home Minister L K Advani, on December 24, said an agreement reached through the Naga peace process would not affect the territorial integrity of any other States in the North East region, especially that of Manipur. He said the Union government was fully committed to restoring peace in the str
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Union Home Minister L K Advani, on December 24, said an agreement reached through the Naga peace process would not affect the territorial integrity of any other States in the North East region, especially that of Manipur. He said the Union government was fully committed to restoring peace in the strife torn North East region and called upon terrorist groups to participate in negotiations with the government. He also clarified that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland––Isack-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has been clearly told that the peace process would not be at the cost of the territorial integrity of Manipur and other North East States.
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December - 26 
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said in Colombo, on December 26, that peace talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) could commence any tine from March 2002. The Prime Minster said, "I want the first step slow and steady so that the foundation will be strong to go for a lasting sol
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said in Colombo, on December 26, that peace talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) could commence any tine from March 2002. The Prime Minster said, "I want the first step slow and steady so that the foundation will be strong to go for a lasting solution. He also disclosed that the economic embargo would be lifted in the un-cleared areas, beginning January 15, 2002. He further said that he had formally written to Norway to facilitate the peace talks.
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December - 27 
The Naga Hoho Co-ordination Committee said in Kohima, on December 27, that the much-needed reconciliation and unity among the Nagas must precede a settlement to their protracted political problem. The committee, comprising representatives from the Naga Hoho, the church and other NGOs, pointed, if th
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The Naga Hoho Co-ordination Committee said in Kohima, on December 27, that the much-needed reconciliation and unity among the Nagas must precede a settlement to their protracted political problem. The committee, comprising representatives from the Naga Hoho, the church and other NGOs, pointed, if the Nagas waited for a political settlement, under the present situation, no one would be ready for reconciliation.
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