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January - 2 
Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran wrote to Norwegian Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik, asking him to continue acting as a facilitator between the LTTE and the Sri Lankan government to find a peaceful settlement to the ethnic conflict, reports on January 3 said.
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Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran wrote to Norwegian Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik, asking him to continue acting as a facilitator between the LTTE and the Sri Lankan government to find a peaceful settlement to the ethnic conflict, reports on January 3 said.
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January - 5 
Talking to a news agency on January 5, the Bodo Liberation Tiger's (BLT) Vice Chariman, Kamal Musahary said that in the next rounds of tripartite peace talks, to be held with the Union government and the Assam State government in New Delhi on January 9-10, the draft agreement for creation of the Bod
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Talking to a news agency on January 5, the Bodo Liberation Tiger's (BLT) Vice Chariman, Kamal Musahary said that in the next rounds of tripartite peace talks, to be held with the Union government and the Assam State government in New Delhi on January 9-10, the draft agreement for creation of the Bodoland Teritorial Council (BTC) under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution is likely to be finalized. He added that the outfit is likely to take its future course of action after this round of peace negotiations. This has been necessitated since the ongoing ceasefire agreement between the outfit and the Government will come to an end on January 21. Kamal Musahary also said that the outfit hopes that the Assam State government will give its consent to the proposed BTC adding that the Chief Minister, Tarun Gogoi had assured the BLT recently that his government would give its consent for creation of the BTC under the Sixth Schedule. He added that the since the process of peace negotiation has completed almost two-and-a-half years, the outfit now wants the draft agreement to be given a final shape.
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January - 12 
At a meeting held in Bangkok to discuss the Naga peace process, Naga associations operating in various north east States of India called for repealing all special Acts under implementation in Nagaland, reportds said on January 13. The meeting also called for the withdrawal of the ban on Naga terror
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At a meeting held in Bangkok to discuss the Naga peace process, Naga associations operating in various north east States of India called for repealing all special Acts under implementation in Nagaland, reportds said on January 13. The meeting also called for the withdrawal of the ban on Naga terrorist outfits and cancellation of arrest warrants against leaders, besides upgrading the existing cease-fire monitoring mechanism to an autonomous body. The crucial four-day Naga consultative meeting attended by 44 delegations adopted several vital resolutions that may have deep impact on the ongoing negotiations between the Government of India and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM), reports said. The meeting also appealed to Britain to clarify the status of the Nagas at the time of India’s independence.
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January - 18 
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Goutham Sawang has said that the people alone should pressurise left wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) to the negotiating table to hold talks with the government. He was commenting in the context of statements issued by PWG North Telangana Spec
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Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Goutham Sawang has said that the people alone should pressurise left wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) to the negotiating table to hold talks with the government. He was commenting in the context of statements issued by PWG North Telangana Special Zone committee secretary Jampanna and Warangal district PWG secretary Rama Krishna saying that the PWG was ready to hold talks with the government if police stopped encounters. The DIG added that except for issuing statements in November 2001, the PWG leadership has failed to disclose terms for a dialogue with the government. While indicating that dialogue between the two parties is part of a democratic process, he added that the government "welcomed the change of heart of the Naxalites." He also said that the government was unable to proceed, as the PWG leadership was demanding cessation of firing by the police alone without declaring that they would also lay down arms.
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January - 18 
Pursuing the Naga peace process which was launched on December 19, 2001 to create a condition for peaceful celebration of Christmas and New Year in Kohima, the Naga Hoho, on January 18, asked the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) to extend its month-long unilateral cease-fire
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Pursuing the Naga peace process which was launched on December 19, 2001 to create a condition for peaceful celebration of Christmas and New Year in Kohima, the Naga Hoho, on January 18, asked the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) to extend its month-long unilateral cease-fire offered to rival groups and urged the NSCN-Isak-Muivah NSCN(I-M) to reciprocate positively to create a conducive atmosphere for the peace process.
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January - 20 
Following the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) extending its cease-fire on January 20, which was due to end on the midnight of January 24, by another month, the Sri Lankan government also extended the cease-fire with the LTTE rebels by another month on January 21.
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Following the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) extending its cease-fire on January 20, which was due to end on the midnight of January 24, by another month, the Sri Lankan government also extended the cease-fire with the LTTE rebels by another month on January 21.
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January - 27 
The Committee of Concerned Citizens (CCC) appealed to the State government to respond positively on the talks issue. It welcomed the decision of the PWG to observe a cease-fire from second week of February if the State Government came forward for talks.
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The Committee of Concerned Citizens (CCC) appealed to the State government to respond positively on the talks issue. It welcomed the decision of the PWG to observe a cease-fire from second week of February if the State Government came forward for talks.
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January - 28 
The State government on January 28 decided that the police would not resort to "unwanted and unnecessary action’’ against the left-wing extremist, Naxalite outfit, People’s War Group (PWG), reciprocating the undeclared gesture of the Naxalites. The decision was taken at the Cabinet meeting in Hydera
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The State government on January 28 decided that the police would not resort to "unwanted and unnecessary action’’ against the left-wing extremist, Naxalite outfit, People’s War Group (PWG), reciprocating the undeclared gesture of the Naxalites. The decision was taken at the Cabinet meeting in Hyderabad. Official sources indicated that the government has also decided to hold an all-party meeting on February 12 to discuss PWG’s offer of talks.
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February - 7 
According to media reports, the Mizoram Government and the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) may sign a memorandum of settlement to end the four-year old Bru insurgency in the State and also expedite the repatriation of Brus from neighbouring Tripura. Quoting government sources, reports indicated
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According to media reports, the Mizoram Government and the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) may sign a memorandum of settlement to end the four-year old Bru insurgency in the State and also expedite the repatriation of Brus from neighbouring Tripura. Quoting government sources, reports indicated that the State government had drafted a memorandum of settlement which would be discussed in the fourth round of talks with the BNLF in the later part of this month or in early March 2002. The Mizoram government delegation led by State Chief Secretary H V Lalringa and BNLF representatives led by its ‘Home Secretary’ Zaithanga Apeto held the third round of talks on February 4.
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February - 7 
The Adivasi Cobra Force (ACF), on February 7, extended its unilateral cease-fire following a discussion with the Chief Minister, Tarun Gogoi. The group had announced an unilateral cease-fire on September 15, 2001. Addressing a joint press conference in Guwahati, the ‘chairman’ and ‘commander-in-chie
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The Adivasi Cobra Force (ACF), on February 7, extended its unilateral cease-fire following a discussion with the Chief Minister, Tarun Gogoi. The group had announced an unilateral cease-fire on September 15, 2001. Addressing a joint press conference in Guwahati, the ‘chairman’ and ‘commander-in-chief’ of the outfit Xabrias Khalha and Kanhu Murmu respectively, said that the State government had assured all possible help to provide security to the Adivasi community living in Kokrajhar and Bongaigaon districts. "According to reports, about 2.50 lakh Adivasi people are living in camps and they are facing severe hardships and our main demand is that they (Adivasi) should get proper rights from the government," the self-styled leaders added. On the creation of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), the ACF leaders unequivocally said that they would oppose it. "Before creation of BTC, the rights of the Adivasi should be protected", Xabrias Khalha added.
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February - 8 
According to media reports on February 8, approximately 47 Naga candidates, have been made to sign a ‘pledge’ to support the ‘Naga issue’ in the ongoing Centre-NSCN(IM) peace talks. Reports said that the United Naga Council (UNC) had in a meeting recently asked the Naga candidates to sign the ‘pledg
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According to media reports on February 8, approximately 47 Naga candidates, have been made to sign a ‘pledge’ to support the ‘Naga issue’ in the ongoing Centre-NSCN(IM) peace talks. Reports said that the United Naga Council (UNC) had in a meeting recently asked the Naga candidates to sign the ‘pledge’ to support the ‘Naga issue’, if elected.
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February - 8 
According to government sources, the Norwegian delegation on February 8, has finalised a draft agreement between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) which will pave the way for a permanent cease-fire. Sources said that the delegation held a last minute meeting with Constit
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According to government sources, the Norwegian delegation on February 8, has finalised a draft agreement between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) which will pave the way for a permanent cease-fire. Sources said that the delegation held a last minute meeting with Constitutional Affairs Minister Prof. G L Peiris and Minister Milinda Moragoda on the draft at Visumpaya before leaving the country ending their two-day deliberations with senior leaders of the government. They also met Prime Minister Ranil Wickremsinghe on February 7. Addressing the weekly Cabinet press briefing on February 7, Peiris said that the agreement would specifically mention the responsibilities of both sides with regard to the conditions of a permanent cease-fire. The agreement is to be signed before February 24, the date on which the ongoing period of unilateral cessation of hostilities ends.
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February - 12 
The Andhra Pradesh government on February 12 decided to hold talks with left-wing extremist, Naxalite organisation, the People’s War Group (PWG), to find a lasting solution to the law and order problem in the State. Official sources said the government would work out the modalities of negotiations i
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The Andhra Pradesh government on February 12 decided to hold talks with left-wing extremist, Naxalite organisation, the People’s War Group (PWG), to find a lasting solution to the law and order problem in the State. Official sources said the government would work out the modalities of negotiations in the next 10 days. In an all-party meeting held in Hyderabad, leaders of various political parties unanimously asked the government to initiate talks with the proscribed PWG. Speaking to the media, Home Minister T Devender Goud said that the government had decided to talk to the PWG and the modalities concerning who should talk to whom and the involvement of a third party would be finalised at another round of meeting with leaders of various political parties after ten days. Terming the government’s decision as an important step, Goud said that a common agenda would be prepared before the leaders of the political parties. "It is not an easy decision. The political parties have discussed the pros and cons of the issue and came to this important conclusion", he said. The Minister said that the government was taking the political initiative and hoped that all the obstacles would be crossed in finding a solution to the problem.
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February - 19 
India's Chief interlocutor in the Naga peace talks, K Padmanabhaiah held talks for three days beginning February 18 with top leaders of the Naga terrorist group, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland -- Isak-Muivah NSCN (I-M), in Malaysia, in a bid to further the peace process in Nagaland, offi
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India's Chief interlocutor in the Naga peace talks, K Padmanabhaiah held talks for three days beginning February 18 with top leaders of the Naga terrorist group, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland -- Isak-Muivah NSCN (I-M), in Malaysia, in a bid to further the peace process in Nagaland, official sources said. NSCN(I-M) leaders T Muivah and Isak Swu had met with Prime Minister Vajpayee in Japan in December 2001 and had been holding parleys with Padmanabhaiah in the Netherlands. The latest round of cease-fire between the security forces and the NSCN(I-M) is due to lapse in July 2002 (this year).
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February - 22 
India's special envoy K Padmanabhaiah held talks for three days beginning February 18 with top leaders of Naga terrorist group National Socialist Council of Nagaland -- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) in Malaysia in a bid to further the peace process in Nagaland according to official sources. NSCN-IM leaders
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India's special envoy K Padmanabhaiah held talks for three days beginning February 18 with top leaders of Naga terrorist group National Socialist Council of Nagaland -- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) in Malaysia in a bid to further the peace process in Nagaland according to official sources. NSCN-IM leaders Th Muivah and Isak Swu had met Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee in Japan in December 2001 and had been holding talks with K Padmanabhaiah in the Netherlands. The latest round of cease-fire between the security forces and NSCN(I-M) expires in July 2002.
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February - 22 
The Norwegian Foreign Minister, Jan Petersen, in a press conference at Oslo formally announced a ‘Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cessation of Hostilities’ between the Sri Lankan government and the rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on February 22. Norway has been playing the role of
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The Norwegian Foreign Minister, Jan Petersen, in a press conference at Oslo formally announced a ‘Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cessation of Hostilities’ between the Sri Lankan government and the rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on February 22. Norway has been playing the role of a mediator between the government and the LTTE in the peace process. The MoU formalises the unilateral cease-fires being observed by the two parties since December 24, 2001. The announcement was made after the Norwegian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Jon Westborg, had obtained the signatures of the LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran on February 21 and the Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on February 22 at separate locations. On February 21, the Norwegian Ambassador had been flown in a government Air Force helicopter to the LTTE’s political administrative office in Kilinocchi where the LTTE chief, Velupillai Prabhakaran signed the agreement. He then returned to Vavuniya where the Prime Minister signed the Agreement on February 22. A committee comprising Scandinavian countries - Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland - as well as representatives of the government and LTTE will monitor the implementation of the agreement. During his press conference announcing the cease-fire which took effect from 00:00 hours on February 23, the Norwegian Foreign Minister said that "The overall objective of the parties (to the cease-fire) is to find a negotiated solution to the ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka…Through this formalized ceasefire the parties commit themselves to putting an end to the hostilities. They commit themselves to restoring normalcy for all the inhabitants of Sri Lanka, whether they are Sinhalese, Tamils, Muslims or others. And they commit themselves to accepting an international monitoring mission, led by Norway, which will conduct on site monitoring". Giving details of the agreement, the statement said that: "First, it outlines the modalities of the ceasefire, including the total cessation of all offensive military operations, the separation of forces and increased freedom of movement for unarmed troops on both sides. Second, measures to restore normalcy for all the inhabitants of Sri Lanka - Sinhalese, Tamils, Muslims and others - putting an end to hostile acts against civilians, allowing the unimpeded flow of non-military goods, opening roads and railway lines and a gradual easing of fishing restrictions. Third, a small international monitoring mission, led by Norway. The mission will conduct international on-site monitoring of the fulfilment of the commitments made by the parties. Let me underline, however, that it is up to the parties to respect the agreement and to impose sanctions on those individuals on either side who act contrary to the agreement."
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March - 3 
At a meeting between representatives of Mizoram government and Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) on March 1, in Aizwal, Mizoram, it was resolved to start talks possibly on April 10 to discuss several contentious issues including immediate repatriation of Bru refugees living in six camps in Tripur
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At a meeting between representatives of Mizoram government and Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) on March 1, in Aizwal, Mizoram, it was resolved to start talks possibly on April 10 to discuss several contentious issues including immediate repatriation of Bru refugees living in six camps in Tripura, a delayed report said on March 3.
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March - 6 
At an hour-long meeting with the Norwegian chief cease-fire monitor and retired Army General Trond Furuhovede in Killinochci, northern Sri Lanka, on March 6, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader Velupillai Prabhakaran praised the untiring efforts of Norway to bring peace to Sri Lanka. He a
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At an hour-long meeting with the Norwegian chief cease-fire monitor and retired Army General Trond Furuhovede in Killinochci, northern Sri Lanka, on March 6, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader Velupillai Prabhakaran praised the untiring efforts of Norway to bring peace to Sri Lanka. He added that the cease-fire agreement laid a strong foundation for the peace process and a negotiated settlement. Prabhakaran urged for speedy opening up of the main A 9 Highway and assistance in the LTTE‘s massive project to de-mine the Vanni region so as to help resettlement and rehabilitation of displaced Tamils.
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March - 6 
Another report said Ven. Samitha Thera, a Buddhist monk who was elected Member of Parliament, incidentally the first to be so—elected, has asked clerics and everyone across the country to support the peace process initiated by Prime Minister Ranil lWickremasinghe, the state-owned Daily News said, on
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Another report said Ven. Samitha Thera, a Buddhist monk who was elected Member of Parliament, incidentally the first to be so—elected, has asked clerics and everyone across the country to support the peace process initiated by Prime Minister Ranil lWickremasinghe, the state-owned Daily News said, on March 6. The Ven. Thera said, the Lanka Sama Samaj Party (LSSP) which he represented had never wavered on its position as regards devolution. He observed that the cease-fire agreement should be operative only for a limited period so that real peace talks should commence speedily.
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March - 13 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland -- Isak-Muivah NSCN (I-M), on March 13, welcoming the Union government’s invitation to the outfit's leaders to come to the country for peace talks, said the government must be sincere in its implementation. Describing Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland -- Isak-Muivah NSCN (I-M), on March 13, welcoming the Union government’s invitation to the outfit's leaders to come to the country for peace talks, said the government must be sincere in its implementation. Describing Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee's invitation to its top leadership to come to India to expedite the peace talk process as a "good gesture", the information and publicity wing of the outfit insisted on "sincerity on the part of the [Union government] to remove all obstacles in the way for the success of the peace talks". Though several rounds of discussions were held between Union government negotiators and NSCN (I-M) collective leadership in Europe and Bangkok in the past four years, the actual political talks on 'substantive issues' were yet to start, the NSCN (I-M) statement noted. The statement also criticised Nagaland Chief Minister S C Jamir’s recent utterance of "dispensation of grace and forgiveness" as a usual resort to hypocrisy with regard to the Naga political problem.
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March - 14 
Speaking to the media in Hyderabad on March 14, Andhra Pradesh Home Minister T Devender Goud said the second round of consultations with political parties on holding talks with left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), is expected to take place next week. He said, " We held a
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Speaking to the media in Hyderabad on March 14, Andhra Pradesh Home Minister T Devender Goud said the second round of consultations with political parties on holding talks with left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), is expected to take place next week. He said, " We held a number of review meetings and are in the process of finalising the modalities for talks. We will call an all-party meeting soon". He said the March 11-encounter in Warangal district would not cause any setback to the government’s efforts for talks with the PWG. 10 Naxalites and a police officer were killed in the encounter.
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March - 14 
Media reports also indicate that LTTE chief negotiator Anton Balasingham is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka in the last week of this month. March, to meet LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran and discuss the modalities of the peace talks.
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Media reports also indicate that LTTE chief negotiator Anton Balasingham is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka in the last week of this month. March, to meet LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran and discuss the modalities of the peace talks.
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March - 14 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) termed as "a bold step on the part of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe" about his decision to sign the Memorandum of Understanding on permanent cessation of hostilities, though President Chandrika Kumaratunga holds the position of the Commander-in-Chief
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) termed as "a bold step on the part of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe" about his decision to sign the Memorandum of Understanding on permanent cessation of hostilities, though President Chandrika Kumaratunga holds the position of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. Karikalan, the deputy leader of LTTE’s political wing for Ampara and Batticaloa districts, in a media interview stated that the move gave them confidence that further bold steps of similar nature would emerge during the peace talks. Speaking further, he refuted the allegation by some parties that the LTTE was using the cease-fire period to strengthen itself. "We didn't go for peace talks neither at a weaker position nor to strengthen ourselves. Peace signals were sent to the government only after capturing the Elephant Pass Army Base by chasing out Jayasikuru forces" he added. Referring to statements made by Tamil paramilitary groups about their safety in the absence of arms, he said those who don't wish to hand over arms should leave the North-East. Regarding the proposal to hold the peace talks in India, he said he hopes India would agree.
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March - 16 
Media reports on March 16 said the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF), an outfit of Reang tribes and the Mizoram government may hold their fifth round of the ongoing peace talks on April 10 to sort out contentious issues, including repatriation of some 32,000 tribes camping in the neighbouring Sta
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Media reports on March 16 said the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF), an outfit of Reang tribes and the Mizoram government may hold their fifth round of the ongoing peace talks on April 10 to sort out contentious issues, including repatriation of some 32,000 tribes camping in the neighbouring State of Tripura. The earlier four rounds could not resolve these issues where the authorities disagreed over the BNLF demand of creating an Autonomous Council comprising Bru dominated areas of Mizoram. However, the government, this time, may soften its stand on some of the issues if the BNLF fulfilled the precondition of laying down arms, reports added. Reports also said the BNLF has an estimated strength of 100 cadres and has training camps in Bangladesh.
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March - 16 
The President of the Nepal Communist Party (Maoist), ‘Comrade’ Prachanda, in a press statement dated March 12, said he was willing to resume negotiations with the government after calling a cease-fire, Nepalese media said on March 16. "We are ready to call a cease-fire and resume political dialog
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The President of the Nepal Communist Party (Maoist), ‘Comrade’ Prachanda, in a press statement dated March 12, said he was willing to resume negotiations with the government after calling a cease-fire, Nepalese media said on March 16. "We are ready to call a cease-fire and resume political dialogue on conditions that a positive political way out can be found," Prachanda was quoted as saying. He said forming an interim government and holding elections to the Constituent Assembly were the immediate demands of his party. The insurgents in November 2001 walked away from the then ongoing talks and resumed their spree violence by launching a bloody attack on the Army barracks in Ghorai, killing 30 troops.
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March - 18 
Spokesperson of President Chandrika Kumaratunga, Harim Peiris, on March 18, allayed suspicions expressed in certain quarters to the effect that the President was not serious in her commitment to the peace process. The suspicions arose after the President expressed her inability to meet visiting US A
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Spokesperson of President Chandrika Kumaratunga, Harim Peiris, on March 18, allayed suspicions expressed in certain quarters to the effect that the President was not serious in her commitment to the peace process. The suspicions arose after the President expressed her inability to meet visiting US Assistant Secretary of State Christina Rocca. Peiris reminded in a statement that it was the President who had initiated the peace process in the mid-1990s and added that Rocca sought an appointment at a very short notice, and the President already had prior commitments.
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March - 20 
Media reports said, on March 20, quoting a release by the Amsterdam-based Naga International Support Centre, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland -- Isak-Muivah NSCN(IM) appears to have accepted the invitation of the Prime Minister of India to hold talks within India. However, NSCN(IM) leaders
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Media reports said, on March 20, quoting a release by the Amsterdam-based Naga International Support Centre, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland -- Isak-Muivah NSCN(IM) appears to have accepted the invitation of the Prime Minister of India to hold talks within India. However, NSCN(IM) leaders have reportedly set three conditions for holding talks in India The first was lifting the ban on the NSCN (IM). The second, lifting of the warrants of arrest against its leaders and the third demand related to the repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, which enables the Army and the paramilitary forces to arrest people on suspicion and to search their houses. Appreciating Indian Union Home Minister LK Advani’s efforts towards making the peace talks a reality, the support group called upon the Union government to specify the measures to assure free and safe passage to NSCN(IM) leaders. The organisation also called on both the Union government and leaders of the NSCN (IM) to avoid further bloodshed and hold fruitful talks within India.
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March - 20 
The state-run Daily News said, on March 21, quoting Foreign Minister Tyronne Fernando, that the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were set to discuss the venue of the proposed peace talks. Reports indicate that Thailand is emerging as a likely venue, with the LTTE having pro
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The state-run Daily News said, on March 21, quoting Foreign Minister Tyronne Fernando, that the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were set to discuss the venue of the proposed peace talks. Reports indicate that Thailand is emerging as a likely venue, with the LTTE having proposed it. The LTTE had earlier also suggested India as a possible venue. The LTTE has yet not given up hopes of India permitting one its cities as the venue. Other reports, meanwhile, said LTTE ideologue and theoretician Anton Balasingham would be leaving from London where he established residence for some time now, on March 22, and reach Maldives on his way to Sri Lanka. He is likely to reach the LTTE headquarters in Vanni on March 25.
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March - 21 
Reiterating its support for Nepal’s fight against insurgency, India on March 21 offered ‘ equipment and training’ to Nepal for combating Maoist insurgents. This assurance came during the ongoing visit of Nepalese Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba. While the details of the offer have not been disclos
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Reiterating its support for Nepal’s fight against insurgency, India on March 21 offered ‘ equipment and training’ to Nepal for combating Maoist insurgents. This assurance came during the ongoing visit of Nepalese Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba. While the details of the offer have not been disclosed, official sources indicated that both the countries have agreed for co-operation in intelligence sharing and border surveillance. Both the countries have also agreed to conclude their ongoing negotiations on a revised extradition treaty as also a treaty on mutual legal assistance. The treaties are expected to help India take action against Maoist leaders and sympathisers based in India. India has also reportedly conveyed its concern to Nepal on the activities of Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) directed against India on Nepalese soil and ISI infiltration into India through Nepal. These concerns were conveyed to Deuba when Union Home Minister L K Advani called on him on March 21. Deuba also met the President, Vice President, Prime Minister, External Affairs Minister, the Commerce Minister and the Defence Minister. Talking to the media, after the ceremonial reception was accorded to Deuba, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee said, "I am confident that with each other’s cooperation, we will be successful in combating terrorism".
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March - 21 
Reiterating its support for Nepal’s fight against insurgency, India on March 21 offered ‘ equipment and training’ to Nepal for combating Maoist insurgents. This assurance came during the ongoing visit of Nepalese Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba. While the details of the offer have not been disclos
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Reiterating its support for Nepal’s fight against insurgency, India on March 21 offered ‘ equipment and training’ to Nepal for combating Maoist insurgents. This assurance came during the ongoing visit of Nepalese Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba. While the details of the offer have not been disclosed, official sources indicated that both the countries have agreed for co-operation in intelligence sharing and border surveillance. Both the countries have also agreed to conclude their ongoing negotiations on a revised extradition treaty as also a treaty on mutual legal assistance. The treaties are expected to help India take action against Maoist leaders and sympathisers based in India. India has also reportedly conveyed its concern to Nepal on the activities of Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) directed against India on Nepalese soil and ISI infiltration into India through Nepal. These concerns were conveyed to Deuba when Union Home Minister L K Advani called on him on March 21. Deuba also met the President, Vice President, Prime Minister, External Affairs Minister, the Commerce Minister and the Defence Minister. Talking to the media, after the ceremonial reception was accorded to Deuba, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee said, "I am confident that with each other’s cooperation, we will be successful in combating terrorism".
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March - 24 
Media reports on March 24 said the proscribed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist outfit has proposed talks with the Union government. Quoting ULFA’s mouthpiece Swadhinata, the reports said it was ‘desperate’ for negotiations’. However, the offer is ‘conditional’. ULFA has reportedly re
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Media reports on March 24 said the proscribed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist outfit has proposed talks with the Union government. Quoting ULFA’s mouthpiece Swadhinata, the reports said it was ‘desperate’ for negotiations’. However, the offer is ‘conditional’. ULFA has reportedly reiterated the three conditions it has earlier set. These are: talks should be held in a third country, they should be held under United Nations (UN) supervision; and Assam’s ‘sovereignty’ should also be discussed. Swadhinata, in its editorial, said, ‘We desperately want a solution to the ongoing conflict in the State and the three conditions have been already set out by us’. However, the safe-passage offer to terrorists by the State government was rejected by the ULFA, the reports added.
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March - 24 
Media reports said Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief negotiator Anton Balasingham had a historic meeting in Oslo on November 24, ahead of the meeting of 40 countries convened on November 25 to provide aid to war-torn Sri Lanka for rehabilitation of
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Media reports said Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief negotiator Anton Balasingham had a historic meeting in Oslo on November 24, ahead of the meeting of 40 countries convened on November 25 to provide aid to war-torn Sri Lanka for rehabilitation of displaced persons and for reconstruction.
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March - 25 
Separate reports on March 25 said the Assam Chief Minister, Tarun Gogoi has welcomed the reported ULFA’s willingness for a ‘conditional’ talk with the Union government. However, it was for the latter to respond, he said.
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Separate reports on March 25 said the Assam Chief Minister, Tarun Gogoi has welcomed the reported ULFA’s willingness for a ‘conditional’ talk with the Union government. However, it was for the latter to respond, he said.
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March - 25 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ideologue and chief negotiator Anton Balasingham returned to the LTTE-controlled Vanni on March 25 from London via Maldives in a seaplane, which landed on the Iranamadu irrigation tank. Facilitator in the peace process, Norway arranged his arrival in Sri L
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ideologue and chief negotiator Anton Balasingham returned to the LTTE-controlled Vanni on March 25 from London via Maldives in a seaplane, which landed on the Iranamadu irrigation tank. Facilitator in the peace process, Norway arranged his arrival in Sri Lanka with the assistance of the Maldivian and Sri Lankan governments. Soon after arrival he went into a meeting with LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran, their first one-on-one in three years. LTTE’s naval wing, the Sea Tigers, chief Soosai received Balasingham. Special Advisor in the Norwegian Foreign Ministry Erik Solheim, the Norwegian Ambassador in Sri Lanka Jon Westborg, Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission chief Trond Furohovde and another member of the SLMM, meanwhile, arrived in Kilinochchi and had discussions with, Balasingham and LTTE political wing chief Tamil Chelvam. The two and Prabhakaran are due to meet with the Norwegian delegation and discuss the ongoing ‘permanent cease-fire’ as well as other political issues.
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March - 26 
On March 26 the Assam government asked the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) to drop the pre-conditions set by it, earlier as well as reiterated through its mouthpiece Swadhinata as reported on March 24, to hold the talks with the Union government for the return of ‘peace’ in the State. The Ass
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On March 26 the Assam government asked the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) to drop the pre-conditions set by it, earlier as well as reiterated through its mouthpiece Swadhinata as reported on March 24, to hold the talks with the Union government for the return of ‘peace’ in the State. The Assam Minister of State for Home Pradyut Bordoloi said in the State Assembly ‘the militant outfit should sit for negotiations without insisting on the pre-conditions’. However, he added, it was for the Union government to decide whether it wanted to accept those conditions.
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March - 26 
Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels gave their consent to hold peace talks with the government soon after normalcy is restored, pro-Tamil sources said, on March 26.The consent was conveyed at a meeting in Kilinochchi between the LTTE top-leadership and Norwegian facilitators. The meet
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Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels gave their consent to hold peace talks with the government soon after normalcy is restored, pro-Tamil sources said, on March 26.The consent was conveyed at a meeting in Kilinochchi between the LTTE top-leadership and Norwegian facilitators. The meeting was attended by LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran, chief negotiator Anton Balasingham and political-wing leader Tamil Chelvam and a Norwegian delegation, including Norway’s Ambassador in Sri Lanka Jon Westborg, Special Advisor to Norwegian Foreign Minister Erik Solheim, Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission chief Trond Furohovde. A Finnish official, too, participated in the talks. Reports also said LTTE leaders expressed disappointment at the slow pace of implementation of certain terms of the truce agreement with the government. The LTTE once again reiterated that de-proscription was an essential pre-requisite for peace talks to resume. The LTTE and the peace facilitators are scheduled to meet again on April 17, reports added.
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March - 29 
The Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Chandel district, Manipur, Yambel Thamkishore who was abducted by terrorists on March 18 was safely released at the Chandel district headquarters on March 29. According to media reports quoting the Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, National Socialist Council o
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The Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Chandel district, Manipur, Yambel Thamkishore who was abducted by terrorists on March 18 was safely released at the Chandel district headquarters on March 29. According to media reports quoting the Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, National Socialist Council of Nagaland -- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) terrorists released the DC unharmed and without any precondition enabling the resumption of peace talks between the union government and NSCN (IM). However another media report quoting Colonel Phungthing, in-charge of the Cease Fire Monitoring cell of NSCN (IM) noted that the DC was released as a gesture of goodwill on the occasion of Good Friday and Yaosang (Holi festival) by United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) following a demand by the NSCN-IM.
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March - 29 
Thailand on March 29 is reported to have agreed to host the face-to-face talks between the Sri Lankan Government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Media reports claimed that the Norwegian-brokered talks, aimed at finding a lasting political solution to the North-East conflict, are exp
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Thailand on March 29 is reported to have agreed to host the face-to-face talks between the Sri Lankan Government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Media reports claimed that the Norwegian-brokered talks, aimed at finding a lasting political solution to the North-East conflict, are expected to take place in May. Meanwhile, the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Tyronne Fernando thanked the Thai Government for helping Sri Lanka to hold peace talks on their soil. Earlier, the LTTE had requested to hold peace talks in another country and had suggested India or the Maldives. However, these two countries had rejected this request.
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March - 31 
Norway’s Deputy Foreign Minister Vidar Helgesen said the agenda for the talks between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was more important than the date of the talks. He was speaking to the Sinhala language service of the BBC, The Island, a Sri Lankan newspaper said, whi
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Norway’s Deputy Foreign Minister Vidar Helgesen said the agenda for the talks between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was more important than the date of the talks. He was speaking to the Sinhala language service of the BBC, The Island, a Sri Lankan newspaper said, while quoting him on March 31. Soon after announcing that Thailand would be the venue for the talks, the first face-to-face since 1995, Helgesen denied there was any link between the choice of the country for talks and the LTTE allegedly having a tiny base in Thailand. Adding that Norway, Thailand, Sri Lanka and the LTTE will consult with one another and decide on the location for the talks, he said, "The date will follow the agenda… Until and unless the confidence building measures and conditions set out by the cease-fire agreement are fulfilled, talks will not commence".
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April - 4 
The Norwegian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Jon Westborg on March 3 held another round of discussions with the head of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)'s political wing S P Thamil Chelvam and the Chief Negotiator, Anton Balasingham, in Mullaitivu to discuss the arrangements regarding the forthc
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The Norwegian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Jon Westborg on March 3 held another round of discussions with the head of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)'s political wing S P Thamil Chelvam and the Chief Negotiator, Anton Balasingham, in Mullaitivu to discuss the arrangements regarding the forthcoming meeting between Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Vidar Helgesen and LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran. The Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister is scheduled to visit Vanni on April 17 to meet Prabhakaran and hold discussions on direct negotiations between the LTTE and the Government.
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April - 4 
The Chief of the Sri Lanka Cease-fire Monitoring Mission, Major General Trond Furuhovde, is expected to meet the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leadership on April 7 and take up issues relating to cease-fire violations, especially relating to extortion, provocation and forced entry into mil
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The Chief of the Sri Lanka Cease-fire Monitoring Mission, Major General Trond Furuhovde, is expected to meet the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leadership on April 7 and take up issues relating to cease-fire violations, especially relating to extortion, provocation and forced entry into military areas by the LTTE in the East of Sri Lanka. According to media reports quoting cease-fire monitors, 33 violations were recorded in March alone with 31 of them in the Eastern Batticaloa region and the other two in Mannar and Vavuniya respectively.
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April - 5 
Sri Lanka's main minority Muslim party the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) on April 5 agreed to hold talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) after the latter apologised for the ethnic cleansing of thousands of Muslims in their bid to create a separate state, according to media report
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Sri Lanka's main minority Muslim party the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) on April 5 agreed to hold talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) after the latter apologised for the ethnic cleansing of thousands of Muslims in their bid to create a separate state, according to media reports.
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April - 8 
The Kuki National Army (KNA), according to media reports dated April 8, has recognised the unilateral cease-fire declared by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland– Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) with respect to the Naga and Kuki people and in response is reported to have declared a unilateral cease-fire
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The Kuki National Army (KNA), according to media reports dated April 8, has recognised the unilateral cease-fire declared by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland– Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) with respect to the Naga and Kuki people and in response is reported to have declared a unilateral cease-fire on its own.
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April - 11 
Media reports said, the representatives of Nyishis and the Bodos from the States of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, at a meeting in Itanagar, on April 11, have resolved to work for the restoration of peace and harmony. It was also agreed upon that atrocities like kidnapping, torture, extortion among ot
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Media reports said, the representatives of Nyishis and the Bodos from the States of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, at a meeting in Itanagar, on April 11, have resolved to work for the restoration of peace and harmony. It was also agreed upon that atrocities like kidnapping, torture, extortion among others suffered by the Nyishis living along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh was undesirable and the same should be stopped immediately. A broad-based peace committee comprising members of both the communities will also be set up under the terms of agreement.
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April - 13 
According to media reports dated April 16, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has assured the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC), that it would no longer compel Muslims in the Eastern Province for funds. LTTE also agreed for the participation of SLMC representatives in the peace talks between
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According to media reports dated April 16, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has assured the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC), that it would no longer compel Muslims in the Eastern Province for funds. LTTE also agreed for the participation of SLMC representatives in the peace talks between the Government and LTTE scheduled to be held in Thailand in May. The assurance was reportedly given by the LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran to Rauff Hakeem in Killinochchi on April 13.
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April - 13 
In an agreement signed by the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on April 13 it was decided that the two sides would co-operate on affairs related to Sri Lanka's Muslim community, the head of the largest Muslim party Mr. Rauf Hakeem, who is also a Minist
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In an agreement signed by the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on April 13 it was decided that the two sides would co-operate on affairs related to Sri Lanka's Muslim community, the head of the largest Muslim party Mr. Rauf Hakeem, who is also a Minister in the Government told a press conference in Colombo on his return from Killinochchi on April 13. It was decided during the talks that a joint committee comprising representatives of LTTE and SLMC would be appointed to co-ordinate affairs related to the return of displaced Jaffna Muslims to their own homes. Hakeem described the three and a half hours of talks which centred around several problems faced by Muslims in the Northeast as friendly and productive. SLMM delegation flew into the LTTE-held town of Kilinochchi on April 13 morning for discussions with the LTTE delegation led by the Vellupillai Pirapaharan.
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April - 16 
The Committee of Concerned Citizens (CCC) on April 16 urged the State government and left-wing extremist, Naxalite organisation, the People’s War Group (PWG) to hold talks in view of the general opinion favouring discussions.
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The Committee of Concerned Citizens (CCC) on April 16 urged the State government and left-wing extremist, Naxalite organisation, the People’s War Group (PWG) to hold talks in view of the general opinion favouring discussions.
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April - 25 
Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Member of Parliament W.D.J. Seneviratne, who gad headed a committee of the party that made a detailed study of the current happenings on the peace front, was quoted on April 25 in the state-run Daily News as having said that the report had been submitted to President C
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Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Member of Parliament W.D.J. Seneviratne, who gad headed a committee of the party that made a detailed study of the current happenings on the peace front, was quoted on April 25 in the state-run Daily News as having said that the report had been submitted to President Chandrika Kumaratunga before she left for India on a visit.
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April - 26 
The cease-fire between the Union government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K) terrorist outfit has been extended for a year beginning April 28. Making the announcement in the Lok Sabha on April 24 Union Home Minister L K Advani mentioned that the decision was taken
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The cease-fire between the Union government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K) terrorist outfit has been extended for a year beginning April 28. Making the announcement in the Lok Sabha on April 24 Union Home Minister L K Advani mentioned that the decision was taken as both sides were satisfied with the progress made in implementing the cease-fire, which was initially signed on April 28, 2001 Media reports quoting a press statement of the NSCN-K said the decision followed a review of the cease-fire between the NSCN-K and the representatives of the Union government on April 18. The NSCN-K press statement also described the cease-fire as a political recognition between the two sides and a realistic one enjoying the support of all Nagas, which was crucial for a meaningful and political settlement of the ongoing struggle.
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April - 29 
Several leaders belonging to all the major political parties said in Kathmandu, on April 29, that it was ‘not appropriate’ to prolong the state of Emergency and urged the government to seriously consider commencing peace negotiations with the Maoist insurgents and have also called upon the insurgent
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Several leaders belonging to all the major political parties said in Kathmandu, on April 29, that it was ‘not appropriate’ to prolong the state of Emergency and urged the government to seriously consider commencing peace negotiations with the Maoist insurgents and have also called upon the insurgent leaders to agree to sit at the peace talks.
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April - 29 
28 LTTE cadres from the political wing reached Jaffna on April 29 evening in accordance with the terms of the cease-fire agreement signed between the Liberation government and the LTTE.
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28 LTTE cadres from the political wing reached Jaffna on April 29 evening in accordance with the terms of the cease-fire agreement signed between the Liberation government and the LTTE.
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May - 1 
K. Padmanabhiah, the Union government’s special interlocutor in the Naga peace talks, and K.P. Singh, Director, Intelligence Bureau, are leaving for Thailand on May 1 for renewed negotiations with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), reports said. According to media re
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K. Padmanabhiah, the Union government’s special interlocutor in the Naga peace talks, and K.P. Singh, Director, Intelligence Bureau, are leaving for Thailand on May 1 for renewed negotiations with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), reports said. According to media reports quoting an NSCN-IM spokesman from Bangkok, there have been consultations with 89 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) from Thailand and around 80 people from Nagaland have been invited to act as consultants. Reports also indicated, the NSCN-IM is prepared for a settlement within the Union government.
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May - 2 
A consultative meeting between the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leadership and representatives of Naga organisations is to be held at Bangkok either on May 6 or 7 in an effort to consolidate the current Naga peace process.
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A consultative meeting between the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leadership and representatives of Naga organisations is to be held at Bangkok either on May 6 or 7 in an effort to consolidate the current Naga peace process.
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May - 2 
The Jharkhand government is preparing a proposal for launching development projects in 13 Naxal-affected districts in the State. Official sources indicated that the government will send a proposal for Rs 12000 crore for the purpose. A high-level meeting was held on May 2 under the chairmanship of th
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The Jharkhand government is preparing a proposal for launching development projects in 13 Naxal-affected districts in the State. Official sources indicated that the government will send a proposal for Rs 12000 crore for the purpose. A high-level meeting was held on May 2 under the chairmanship of the State Chief Secretary to formulate the proposal.
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May - 3 
A media report of May 3 indicated that Mizoram Chief Minister Zoram Thanga will act as the interlocutor between the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the Union government in the ongoing political dialogue. Quoting a senior government official, the report said, at the m
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A media report of May 3 indicated that Mizoram Chief Minister Zoram Thanga will act as the interlocutor between the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the Union government in the ongoing political dialogue. Quoting a senior government official, the report said, at the meeting that is likely to take place in Bangkok sometime between May 6 and 10, he will hold talks with NSCN-I M general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah and chairman Isak Chisi Swu. Representatives from various Naga social bodies, Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs), the Church, student leaders, the Ho Ho, the apex tribal council, and Nagaland-based NSCN(I-M) ‘kilonsers' (ministers) will also be participating at the Bangkok conclave. Both, Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Home Minister L K Advani have reportedly given their consent in this regard. The official said, ‘The Mizoram CM's role in the ongoing peace process has the blessings of the Indian political leadership’. The Bangkok conclave will be preceded by a meeting between official Indian interlocutors, K Padmanabhaiah and Intelligence Bureau (IB) Director K P Singh, and the NSCN(I-M)'s leaders in Malaysia. The first two have already left for Kuala Lumpur on May 3 where Muivah and Swu are currently based.
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May - 3 
The Nagaland Senior Citizens Forum, appreciating the efforts of the Naga Hoho in building a peaceful environment in the State, has urged the Hoho to initiate discussion on the Naga political issue at the earliest in order to find an early settlement to the problem.
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The Nagaland Senior Citizens Forum, appreciating the efforts of the Naga Hoho in building a peaceful environment in the State, has urged the Hoho to initiate discussion on the Naga political issue at the earliest in order to find an early settlement to the problem.
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May - 3 
The SLFP expressed deep concern at the way the peace process is being conducted––in a arbitrary manner ignoring the President and without consulting Parliament. The SLFP suggested that a Standing Committee be formed under the joint leadership of the President and the Prime Minister and consisting of
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The SLFP expressed deep concern at the way the peace process is being conducted––in a arbitrary manner ignoring the President and without consulting Parliament. The SLFP suggested that a Standing Committee be formed under the joint leadership of the President and the Prime Minister and consisting of PA and United National Front members.
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May - 5 
Even as Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said that the government would not hold talks with the Maoist insurgents, all seven political parties represented in the Parliament, on May 5 called on the government and Maoists to start peace talks to end the conflict. The meeting was sponsored by Presiden
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Even as Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said that the government would not hold talks with the Maoist insurgents, all seven political parties represented in the Parliament, on May 5 called on the government and Maoists to start peace talks to end the conflict. The meeting was sponsored by President of Deuba's ruling Nepali Congress Party Girija Prasad Koirala. The call on the government and Maoists comes a day after the Nepalese army asked the government not to talk with the Maoist insurgents.
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May - 6 
According to media reports, the tripartite meeting between representatives of the Union government, Assam government and the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT), held in New Delhi, on May 6, to discuss the issue of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) remained inconclusive. The BLT reportedly took strong exc
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According to media reports, the tripartite meeting between representatives of the Union government, Assam government and the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT), held in New Delhi, on May 6, to discuss the issue of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) remained inconclusive. The BLT reportedly took strong exception to the inordinate delay in resolving the Bodo issue. It also sought a deadline from the Union government on the creation of the BTC. Preparing a working draft agreement also came up during the talks.
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May - 6 
Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga, on May 7, is expected to fly to Bangkok to hold talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leadership, media reports said, quoting official sources. Having been approached by both the Union government and the NSCN-IM to broker a
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Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga, on May 7, is expected to fly to Bangkok to hold talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leadership, media reports said, quoting official sources. Having been approached by both the Union government and the NSCN-IM to broker a peace deal to solve the Naga problem, the CM said he would not involve in offering packages for reaching an accord, whereas his role would be to build mutual trust between the two parties.
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May - 7 
On May 7, left-wing extremist Naxalite group, the People’s War Group (PWG), declared a unilateral, one-month cease-fire beginning May 10 in Andhra Pradesh. PWG State Committee Secretary Akkiraju Haragopal alias Ramakrishna, in a statement in Hyderabad said his organisation would not resort to any ki
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On May 7, left-wing extremist Naxalite group, the People’s War Group (PWG), declared a unilateral, one-month cease-fire beginning May 10 in Andhra Pradesh. PWG State Committee Secretary Akkiraju Haragopal alias Ramakrishna, in a statement in Hyderabad said his organisation would not resort to any kind of violence during the cease-fire period. "There would not be any attacks on police, politicians or others during this period", he said. The statement said the PWG took this decision following Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s recent accusation that the PWG was not sincere about holding talks with the government. "We had announced a two-month cease-fire earlier but the government betrayed our confidence and killed 12 of our comrades in an alleged encounter at Tupakulagudem in Warangal district", the statement said. It further added, if the government was ready for talks, it would send a group of mediators to fix the agenda for the dialogue. Ramakrishna, however, demanded that the Naxalite leaders participating in the proposed talks with the government be provided free passage to attend the meeting.
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May - 7 
On May 7, the PWG had announced a month-long cease-fire beginning May 10. The Naxalite group had announced that it would not attack police, politicians or civilians in this period. The State government responded favourably to the offer and announced that the police would undertake only ‘routine’ pat
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On May 7, the PWG had announced a month-long cease-fire beginning May 10. The Naxalite group had announced that it would not attack police, politicians or civilians in this period. The State government responded favourably to the offer and announced that the police would undertake only ‘routine’ patrolling.
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May - 7 
The four-day Naga Consultation meeting on 'Strengthening Peace Strategy' being organised by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) with around 100 participants representing various Naga Non Governmental Organisations (NGO) and civil society groups began on May 6 at Bangko
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The four-day Naga Consultation meeting on 'Strengthening Peace Strategy' being organised by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) with around 100 participants representing various Naga Non Governmental Organisations (NGO) and civil society groups began on May 6 at Bangkok. Media reports of May 7, quoting Apam Muivah, coordinator of the NSCN's Bangkok office, said the meeting would be addressing the following themes: • Integrating self-determination, democracy and co-existence into peaceful political negotiation • Sharing of recent initiatives by various tribe, social and mass-based organisations on the Peace process • Peace process and role of people’s organisation • Reconciliation, development and reconstruction: challenges of nation building
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May - 7 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Khaplang (NSCN-K) described the latest meeting of the Cease Fire Supervisory Board––attended by NSCN-K and Union Government representatives, in Kohima, as being transparent and cordial. According to media reports of May 7, the NSCN-K emphasised that cease
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Khaplang (NSCN-K) described the latest meeting of the Cease Fire Supervisory Board––attended by NSCN-K and Union Government representatives, in Kohima, as being transparent and cordial. According to media reports of May 7, the NSCN-K emphasised that cease-fire or peace should lead to a political settlement and solution to the Indo-Naga problem. Reports further stated that both sides agreed to promote and enforce measures to implement cease-fire ground rules and pave the way for future political dialogue.
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May - 8 
Responding to the offer of left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), for a cease-fire, the State government on May 8 announced that it was committed to creating conducive atmosphere for talks and invited PWG representatives for a dialogue with it. Chief Minister N Chandrababu
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Responding to the offer of left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), for a cease-fire, the State government on May 8 announced that it was committed to creating conducive atmosphere for talks and invited PWG representatives for a dialogue with it. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu held a high-level meeting with some of his ministerial colleagues, including Home Minister T Devender Goud and senior officials, to take stock of the situation after the cease-fire offer made by the PWG.
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May - 9 
Maoist insurgents’ leader ‘comrade’ Prachanda, on May 9, offered a unilateral one-month cease-fire with the security forces, effective May 15, in an e-mail message sent to newspaper offices in Nepal. In his message, Prachanda said his group was willing to join other parliamentary parties in the futu
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Maoist insurgents’ leader ‘comrade’ Prachanda, on May 9, offered a unilateral one-month cease-fire with the security forces, effective May 15, in an e-mail message sent to newspaper offices in Nepal. In his message, Prachanda said his group was willing to join other parliamentary parties in the future, but said if the government continued with its suppression during the cease-fire period, "there will be a costly, terrible war". Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, now a state visit to the United States, brushed aside the offer and said there would be no truce with the insurgents, who had declared a similar truce in 2001, abandoned it unilaterally on November 24, 2001, and launched offensives by attacking the Army barracks in Ghorai. Deuba said ,"We cannot trust them any more," in a question and answer session on CNN channel.
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May - 11 
Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) political wing leader S P Tamilchelvan asked leaders of the four-party Tamil National Alliance (TNA) to ‘pressurise the government for a speedy implementation of the terms of the permanent cease-fire agreed upon between the government and the LTTE’. Pro-Tamil
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Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) political wing leader S P Tamilchelvan asked leaders of the four-party Tamil National Alliance (TNA) to ‘pressurise the government for a speedy implementation of the terms of the permanent cease-fire agreed upon between the government and the LTTE’. Pro-Tamil sources said the suggestion was made at a meeting between the LTTE and TNA leaders in Killinochchi, at the LTTE headquarters, on May 11. The TNA was reportedly, it might be recollected, formed with the blessings of the LTTE. Reports also said the meeting discussed, among other issues, shortcomings in implementing the cease-fire agreement, continuous detention of Tamil political prisoners under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and Emergency Regulations (ER) and the poor living conditions of the displaced people returning from the Vanni region to their own villages.
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May - 11 
Stating that peace talks would commence only after the LTTE is de-proscribed, Tamilchelvan asked TNA leaders to create awareness among Tamils of the terms of the truce agreement and also explain to the majority Sinhalese the problems being faced by the Tamils.
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Stating that peace talks would commence only after the LTTE is de-proscribed, Tamilchelvan asked TNA leaders to create awareness among Tamils of the terms of the truce agreement and also explain to the majority Sinhalese the problems being faced by the Tamils.
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May - 13 
73 Naga delegates from various NGOs are reported to have taken part in the second consultative meet on Naga peace process, held from May 7-11 in Bangkok. The consultative meet is also reported to have adopted a resolution "strengthening peace strategy" and extended full support to the peace talks.
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73 Naga delegates from various NGOs are reported to have taken part in the second consultative meet on Naga peace process, held from May 7-11 in Bangkok. The consultative meet is also reported to have adopted a resolution "strengthening peace strategy" and extended full support to the peace talks.
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May - 14 
The fifth round of talks between the Mizoram government and the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) scheduled to be held on May 15 has been postponed to May 20, according to media reports quoting official sources. The proposed dialogue was postponed as the BNLF insisted on the presence of the Stat
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The fifth round of talks between the Mizoram government and the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) scheduled to be held on May 15 has been postponed to May 20, according to media reports quoting official sources. The proposed dialogue was postponed as the BNLF insisted on the presence of the State Home Minister Tawnluia, now campaigning in Lawngtlai for the coming Lai Autonomous District Council polls. Chief Secretary H V Lalringa is expected to lead the State government delegation, while the BNLF delegation is likely to be headed by Zaithanga Apeto.
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May - 16 
According to media reports, Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi, on May 16, said the cease-fire agreement between the Karbi terrorist outfit––the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), and the Union government may be reached soon, as the process was reportedly in an ‘advanced stage’. He further s
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According to media reports, Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi, on May 16, said the cease-fire agreement between the Karbi terrorist outfit––the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), and the Union government may be reached soon, as the process was reportedly in an ‘advanced stage’. He further said the insurgency situation in the State has improved during the past one year. He also said talks between the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the Union government should take place, which was also the wish of the people who want peace and development to prevail in the State. The CM also reportedly urged the Union government to initiate dialogue with ULFA on the lines of its policy relating to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland -Isac Muivah (NSCN-IM) in Nagaland. He said, "My approach has been always to urge the [Union government] to apply the principles it adopted in starting the negotiating process with the NSCN in the case of ULFA, too, to bring about peace in the region". He was speaking at the 'Meet the Press' programme at the Guwahati Press Club. He also added, he favoured the presence of the security forces in the State for counter-insurgency measures. He said, "Although relative peace has come, the ULFA and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) are still active for which the Army's presence was necessary".
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May - 20 
According to a report, official sources in the State Home department said, on May 20, that talks between the Mizoram government and the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) would be held in Aizwal, some time next week. This would be the fifth round of the ongoing negotiations to resolve the Reang re
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According to a report, official sources in the State Home department said, on May 20, that talks between the Mizoram government and the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) would be held in Aizwal, some time next week. This would be the fifth round of the ongoing negotiations to resolve the Reang refugees issue that concerns, inter alia, rehabilitation of approximately 32,000 Reang refugees residing in camps in Tripura.
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May - 21 
Representatives of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and the government met at Kilinochchi, in the Wanni, on May 21, reports said. The meeting assumes significance in that it was held a month ahead of the peace talks between he two sides slated for June in Thailand. The LTTE team was led
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Representatives of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and the government met at Kilinochchi, in the Wanni, on May 21, reports said. The meeting assumes significance in that it was held a month ahead of the peace talks between he two sides slated for June in Thailand. The LTTE team was led by political-wing leader S P Tamilchelvan and the government side was headed by National Peace Secretariat chief Bernard Goonatilake. The later was quoted as saying that the talks focussed on ‘commencement of bus services on the A9 highway, repairing the road, political activities in the Northern islands and the removal of Security Forces from religious places’. Goonatilake also said, "The LTTE representatives were enthusiastic about the commencement of peace talks in Thailand..." Reports informed that the talks coincided with the ‘permanent Cease-fire Agreement between the government and the LTTE’ reaching the three months-mark (D-day+90).
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May - 23 
A delayed report of May 25 said the fifth round of talks between the Mizoram government and Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) to resolve the Reang refugees issue, held in Aizwal on May 23, remained inconclusive. However, it was decided that the same would be resumed towards the later half of Augu
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A delayed report of May 25 said the fifth round of talks between the Mizoram government and Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) to resolve the Reang refugees issue, held in Aizwal on May 23, remained inconclusive. However, it was decided that the same would be resumed towards the later half of August this year (2002).
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May - 23 
A report said the Union government, on May 23, entered into a ceasefire pact with the United Peoples Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) for a year.
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A report said the Union government, on May 23, entered into a ceasefire pact with the United Peoples Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) for a year.
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May - 24 
The Opposition Democratic Peoples’ Party (DPP), expressing concern over the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Issac Muivah (NSCN-IM) demand for incorporating Naga dominated areas of Manipur into ‘Greater Nagalim’, has threatened to demand a return to the ‘pre-merger’ status of Manipur (a status
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The Opposition Democratic Peoples’ Party (DPP), expressing concern over the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Issac Muivah (NSCN-IM) demand for incorporating Naga dominated areas of Manipur into ‘Greater Nagalim’, has threatened to demand a return to the ‘pre-merger’ status of Manipur (a status prior to the merger of Manipur into the Indian Union), if the Union government fails to protect the territorial integrity of the State. At a special meeting, held on May 24, to examine the impact of the Naga Hoho (apex tribal council of the Nagas) convention at Senapati and the ongoing peace talks between the Union government and the NSCN-IM, on the unity of the State, the DPA accused the Naga Hoho of driving a wedge between different communities in the State and warned the organisation to stay away from interfering in the internal affairs of the State. The DPA, further criticising the NSCN-IM for its coercive activities, urged the arrest of its leaders.
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May - 24 
The Tamil National Alliance (TNA), a four party-coalition that has the blessings of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), met with Prime Minister (PM) Ranil Wickremasinghe, on May 24, and presented a memorandum listing six issues to the Prime Minister. Among these were the de-proscription of
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The Tamil National Alliance (TNA), a four party-coalition that has the blessings of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), met with Prime Minister (PM) Ranil Wickremasinghe, on May 24, and presented a memorandum listing six issues to the Prime Minister. Among these were the de-proscription of the LTTE, full implementation of the permanent cease-fire agreement befire talks commenced with the LTTE and establishing an interim administration in the Northeast.
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May - 24 
According to media reports quoting official sources, around 300 members of the Meira Paibis (Mothers Association) of the Yairipok, Andro, Chandrakhong, Bishnunaha and Barnon Leikai areas interacted with the Assam Rifles Commander Brig. FJ Kochekkan, at a function at Yairipok organised, on May 24 and
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According to media reports quoting official sources, around 300 members of the Meira Paibis (Mothers Association) of the Yairipok, Andro, Chandrakhong, Bishnunaha and Barnon Leikai areas interacted with the Assam Rifles Commander Brig. FJ Kochekkan, at a function at Yairipok organised, on May 24 and expressed their desire for peace and condemned the acts being carried out by various terrorist groups.
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May - 28 
According to media reports from Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh State, a number of leaders belonging to various political parties, while welcoming the decision of the government to hold talks with left-wing extremists, Naxalites of People’s War Group (PWG), reminded the responsibility of th
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According to media reports from Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh State, a number of leaders belonging to various political parties, while welcoming the decision of the government to hold talks with left-wing extremists, Naxalites of People’s War Group (PWG), reminded the responsibility of the government for holding the talks and warned against the insincerity of the police. The Communist Party of India (CPI) State secretary S Sudhakar Reddy called the talks as a ‘historic necessity’ at a public meeting organised by the Peace Initiative Committee (PIC) on May 28, in Hyderabad. He even appealed to the PWG to come to the democratic mainstream and continue their agitation peacefully. Another opposition leader, N Lakshmi Parvathi accused Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu of lacking sincerity in holding the talks.
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May - 28 
Talks are due to be held by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) with representatives of Karbi groups on the autonomous State issue, comprising parts of Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills districts of Assam, on May 31. Karbi groups that will participate in talks include Autonomous State Demand
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Talks are due to be held by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) with representatives of Karbi groups on the autonomous State issue, comprising parts of Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills districts of Assam, on May 31. Karbi groups that will participate in talks include Autonomous State Demand Committee (ASDC) and its allies from the hill districts of Assam- Karbi Students’ Association (KSA), Dimasa Students’ Union (DSU), Karbi Nimso Chingthur Asong (KNCA) and Dimasa Women’s Society (DWS). The MHA team would be led by a joint secretary. The matter was discussed last in April 1995.
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May - 29 
The all-party meet convened by United Committee, Manipur (UCM) on May 29, to discuss threats to territorial integrity of Manipur, pledged to undertake all necessary measures to ensure that the State boundaries are not altered. This follows the increased threat perception following the National Socia
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The all-party meet convened by United Committee, Manipur (UCM) on May 29, to discuss threats to territorial integrity of Manipur, pledged to undertake all necessary measures to ensure that the State boundaries are not altered. This follows the increased threat perception following the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) demand for an extension of the ongoing cease-fire into parts of Manipur in its current peace talks with the Union government. According to media reports, nearly all national and regional political parties active in Manipur were present at the meeting which stressed the need for the State government to pay special attention to this issue and portray a unified stand against the threat to the territorial integrity of Manipur. The need for constitutional protection of the boundary of the State was also emphasised, with representatives of the Democratic People's Party (DPP) calling for an amendment of Article 3 of the Indian Constitution.
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May - 30 
According to media reports, the NSCN-IM, in a faxed message, denied any involvement in the May 27-ttack on an AR patrol and said the allegation was military propaganda. Pointing out that the KRA had already claimed responsibility for the killings near Leplan Kuki village, the statement said the NSCN
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According to media reports, the NSCN-IM, in a faxed message, denied any involvement in the May 27-ttack on an AR patrol and said the allegation was military propaganda. Pointing out that the KRA had already claimed responsibility for the killings near Leplan Kuki village, the statement said the NSCN-IM was committed to the peace process.
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May - 30 
Army Chief Lt. Gen. Lionol Balagalle said, on May 30, the Army would not move out from the Palaly high and Muhamalai security zones, but would consider the same after the government side and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) conclude disarmament negotiations. Fair demands of the LTTE can be
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Army Chief Lt. Gen. Lionol Balagalle said, on May 30, the Army would not move out from the Palaly high and Muhamalai security zones, but would consider the same after the government side and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) conclude disarmament negotiations. Fair demands of the LTTE can be met and not everything they asked, the Army Chief said and added, where immediate options were available for relocation the Army has already vacated school buildings.
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May - 31 
According to media reports on May 31, the peace talks between the Andhra Pradesh Government and left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist People's War Group (PWG), received a new momentum when the extremist party naming revolutionary writer P. Varavara Rao, and
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According to media reports on May 31, the peace talks between the Andhra Pradesh Government and left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist People's War Group (PWG), received a new momentum when the extremist party naming revolutionary writer P. Varavara Rao, and balladeer Gaddar as their representatives for determining modalities for holding talks. They have also suggested that the Committee of Concerned Citizens (CCC) headed by S.R. Sankaran should act as observer during the talks.
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May - 31 
According to reports, the tripartite negotiations between representatives of Assam government, the Union government and various Karbi groups, held in New Delhi, on May 31 remained inconclusive, though Holiram Terang, the Autonomous State Demand Committee (ASDC) leader said talks were ‘satisfactory’.
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According to reports, the tripartite negotiations between representatives of Assam government, the Union government and various Karbi groups, held in New Delhi, on May 31 remained inconclusive, though Holiram Terang, the Autonomous State Demand Committee (ASDC) leader said talks were ‘satisfactory’. The talks had been convened by the Union government to discuss issues related to Karbi Aanglong and North Cachar Hills districts of Assam. The talks would again possibly be resumed. However, no dates were specified by the authorities. According to Terang, his delegation was able to make a point with the authorities that there was reason behind their demands, which includes creation of an autonomous State comprising the above mentioned districts. He said, ‘The government has recognised that there are defects in the institution and these systematic defects needed to be re-examined.’
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June - 5 
According to media reports from Hyderabad, the State government and emissaries of the left-wing extremists, Naxalites of People’s War Group (PWG), held talks on June 5. Reports added that the two parties have decided to meet again on June 9 at the same venue to discuss the modalities for talks. The
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According to media reports from Hyderabad, the State government and emissaries of the left-wing extremists, Naxalites of People’s War Group (PWG), held talks on June 5. Reports added that the two parties have decided to meet again on June 9 at the same venue to discuss the modalities for talks. The PWG nominees are reported to have submitted a note to the State government demanding a de-proscription of the PWG.
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June - 9 
According to media reports, the political process in Jammu and Kashmir has been reactivated with Prime Minister’s special emissary Ram Jethmalani holding talks with the separatist All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) and with others. Talks were held to evolve a package that would enable various sece
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According to media reports, the political process in Jammu and Kashmir has been reactivated with Prime Minister’s special emissary Ram Jethmalani holding talks with the separatist All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) and with others. Talks were held to evolve a package that would enable various secessionist groups to participate in the forthcoming State Legislative Assembly elections. Jethmalani is reported to have arrived in the State on the directive of Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee and held discussions with Hurriyat chairman Abdul Gani Bhat, Democratic Freedom Party (DFP) chief Shabir Shah and other separatist leaders on various issues concerning the political process in the State.
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June - 9 
Media reports from Andhra Pradesh said the second round of talks between the government emissaries of left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), have been held in Hyderabad on June 9, and both sides have resolved meet again. However, the emissaries protested what they called
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Media reports from Andhra Pradesh said the second round of talks between the government emissaries of left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), have been held in Hyderabad on June 9, and both sides have resolved meet again. However, the emissaries protested what they called were fake encounters and asked for halting the same. Besides, they had asked for lifting the ban on the PWG and for quashing the list of names of those on who there is a cash reward, all of which they said would make the atmosphere conducive for talsk. But, the government team said the atmosphere was conducive enough. It added, lifting the ban on the PWG, one of the demands raised by the Naxals, was dependent on they giving up their armed struggle, and said, the issue could be discussed during the mail course of discussions that are expected to follow. On operations against Naxals, the government said it was part of its law and order maintenance functions.
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June - 16 
According to media reports of June 16, the Adivasi Cobra Militants of Assam (ACMA) terrorists have extended their cease-fire with the Union government for another six months for the creation of a conducive atmosphere for talks on its demands. The ACMA’s demands include the rehabilitation of Adivasi
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According to media reports of June 16, the Adivasi Cobra Militants of Assam (ACMA) terrorists have extended their cease-fire with the Union government for another six months for the creation of a conducive atmosphere for talks on its demands. The ACMA’s demands include the rehabilitation of Adivasi people living in relief camps and inclusion of Adivasi people living in Assam in the list of Scheduled Tribes.
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June - 19 
Representatives of left-wing extremist group, Naxalites the People’s War Group (PWG), who are holding discussions with the State government for finalising the modalities of talks proposed to be held with the PWG have urged the people to think which side was making ‘unrealistic’ demands during the on
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Representatives of left-wing extremist group, Naxalites the People’s War Group (PWG), who are holding discussions with the State government for finalising the modalities of talks proposed to be held with the PWG have urged the people to think which side was making ‘unrealistic’ demands during the ongoing process. In a statement issued in Hyderabad on June 19, the PWG representatives— P. Varavara Rao and Gaddar—said it was the government that put forth an ‘unrealistic' demand of giving up armed struggle even before the modalities were finalised. The statement asserted that, while there had been at least 10 unnatural deaths at the hands of police in the form of encounters, lock-up deaths and torture during the last 40 days, there was no violence from the PWG side. It referred to all the incidents during the cease-fire period beginning May 10 and said, though the PWG was strictly adhering to its announcement, the government was continuing its operations.
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June - 27 
Another report said The Netherlands Ambassador in Sri Lanka Susan Blankhart met with Thamilchelvan, on June 27 at the LTTE’s political headquarters in Kilinochchi and discussed to the ongoing Norwegian peace initiative, including the ongoing implementation of the ‘permanent cease-fire’ agreement sig
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Another report said The Netherlands Ambassador in Sri Lanka Susan Blankhart met with Thamilchelvan, on June 27 at the LTTE’s political headquarters in Kilinochchi and discussed to the ongoing Norwegian peace initiative, including the ongoing implementation of the ‘permanent cease-fire’ agreement signed between government and the LTTE. The meeting that lasted for about half-an-hour also discussed development issues in areas in the North and East.
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June - 27 
The state-run Daily News said on June 27 that Norwegian facilitators to the peace process in Sri Lanka have sent a questionnaire to the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on the agenda for the proposed face-to-face peace talks between the two sides. The questionnaire has as i
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The state-run Daily News said on June 27 that Norwegian facilitators to the peace process in Sri Lanka have sent a questionnaire to the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on the agenda for the proposed face-to-face peace talks between the two sides. The questionnaire has as it its focus the formation and powers of the proposed interim administration, reports said. Already, the government said the dates for the talks would be fixed after a clear agenda is prepared. Further, reports hold that the ban on the LTTE is likely to be lifted some around 10 days ahead of the talks. The talks, it is being speculated, might be held in July or August 2002 and the government team would consist of four members.
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June - 29 
The state-run Daily News said on June 29 that the proposed talks between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) are likely to commence on August 2,2002, in Thailand. Quoting unnamed official sources, the report said the Government has agreed to the date proposed by the LTTE.
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The state-run Daily News said on June 29 that the proposed talks between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) are likely to commence on August 2,2002, in Thailand. Quoting unnamed official sources, the report said the Government has agreed to the date proposed by the LTTE. Already, government spokesman and Minister G.L. Peiris said, on June 27, the government and the LTTE were preparing the agenda for the forthcoming talks.
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June - 30 
According to a media report, leaders of various non-Bodo organisations alleged that both the Union and Assam State governments were relenting to pressure from the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT). At a rally, organised by the Sanmilita Janagosthiya Sangram Samiti (SJSS) in Guwahati on June 30 they terme
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According to a media report, leaders of various non-Bodo organisations alleged that both the Union and Assam State governments were relenting to pressure from the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT). At a rally, organised by the Sanmilita Janagosthiya Sangram Samiti (SJSS) in Guwahati on June 30 they termed the creation of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) as a 'conspiracy'. The BLT, in 'connivance' with Union Home Minister L K Advani and Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, has conspired to reduce the majority non-Bodo population in the Lower Assam districts into a minority, they alleged. The rally also resolved to observe a 24-hour rail-and-road blockade if the government failed to take into notice the opinion of non-Bodo leaders as regards the BTC before July 16. The leaders who addressed the rally included Hareswar Barman, Brojen Mahanta and Hafiz Rashid Ahmed Choudhury. SJSS is a platform of various non-Bodo organisations.
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June - 30 
News reports, on June 30, from Sri Lanka said the in Jaffna’s Kilali-Nagerkoil axis has moved closer to Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). The Army has reportedly occupied positions well inside the minimum separation distance set forth in the ‘permanent cease-fire agreement’ signed between the
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News reports, on June 30, from Sri Lanka said the in Jaffna’s Kilali-Nagerkoil axis has moved closer to Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). The Army has reportedly occupied positions well inside the minimum separation distance set forth in the ‘permanent cease-fire agreement’ signed between the government and the LTTE and a complaint with the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission in the regard.
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July - 2 
Self-styled National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) ‘deputy minister for information and publicity’ Kughalu Mulatonu, on July 2, said his organisation was ready to hold talks with the Union government within India, preferably in Nagaland. Talking to the media, Mulatonu, however, a
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Self-styled National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) ‘deputy minister for information and publicity’ Kughalu Mulatonu, on July 2, said his organisation was ready to hold talks with the Union government within India, preferably in Nagaland. Talking to the media, Mulatonu, however, added the peace talks could be held only after all arrangements for establishment of the Cease-fire Supervisory Board Office, designated camps and implementation of ground rules were completed. Mulatoni also criticised the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) for creating obstacles in the search for a place for the Cease-fire Supervisory Board Office at Dimapur. He further urged the Union Government to direct the State administration to find a location for the office, failing which it would resort to force leading to bloodshed. Mulatoni also said that talks with the Cease-fire Monitoring Group were on to locate the designated camps throughout the State to facilitate safe shelters for its members. Though the NSCN-K was in no hurry to hold talks with the Union government, he said the outfit would resume talks with the public to find out the modalities and basis of dialogue with the Union government, which should begin immediately after completion of preliminary talks.
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July - 3 
Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) political-wing senior official N Karikalan, speaking in Batticaloa at a peace conference on July 3, asked Muslims to live in amity with the Tamils. His appeal follows violence and arson, targeting Tamils, perpetrated by alleged Islamist extremists in the East
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Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) political-wing senior official N Karikalan, speaking in Batticaloa at a peace conference on July 3, asked Muslims to live in amity with the Tamils. His appeal follows violence and arson, targeting Tamils, perpetrated by alleged Islamist extremists in the East of the country, in the last week of June 2002. Karaikalan said, "We (the LTTE and) the Sri Lankan Army … fought face to face in battlefields for 25 years. But today we are seated side by side as friends. All of us should explore the reasons why, while this is so, we, the Muslims and Tamils who speak the same language, are unable to live in amity". The peace conference was organised by Maj. Gen. Sunil Tennekoon, the General Officer Commanding of the 23 Division around 3 p.m. in the Charles Hall in Batticaloa town. More than a hundred civil society activists and leaders from Tamil and Muslim communities attended the conference, which was attended among others by Sri Lanka Muslim Congress senior leader and Deputy Minister for Housing Basheer Segu Dawood. Dawood said at the conference, "There have been many peace conferences between the Tamils and Muslims since 1985. But this conference is particularly unique because, unlike in the past, the [LTTE], who are the sole representatives of the Tamil people, are trying to bring about peace and harmony among the two communities and are directly involved in the effort to re-establish good will among them. There are some youths among the Tamils and among the Muslims who have quick tempers. We believe that the Liberation can prevail on such Tamil youth. Similarly I believe that Muslim parties and leaders have the power to control quick-tempered youth among the Muslims."
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July - 7 
Media reports from Sri Lanka said Parliament Members of the United National Party (UNP) led by Western Regional Development Minister M.H Mohamed and Co-operative Minister A.R.M Cader held discussions with the political wing leadership of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) Eastern Province
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Media reports from Sri Lanka said Parliament Members of the United National Party (UNP) led by Western Regional Development Minister M.H Mohamed and Co-operative Minister A.R.M Cader held discussions with the political wing leadership of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) Eastern Province on July 7, in Kalumanai.
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July - 8 
Union government interlocutor in the peace talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM), Padmanbhaiah is in Amsterdam to hold a fresh round of peace talks with NSCN-IM) leaders. The peace talks would begin today, July 8. Media reports said Padmanabhaiah, on July 6, m
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Union government interlocutor in the peace talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM), Padmanbhaiah is in Amsterdam to hold a fresh round of peace talks with NSCN-IM) leaders. The peace talks would begin today, July 8. Media reports said Padmanabhaiah, on July 6, met with Prime Minster Altal Behari Vajpayee and Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister L K Advani before leaving for the talks.
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July - 9 
According to media reports, Prime Minister (PM) A B Vajpayee has reaffirmed his invitation to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) leadership to continue the ongoing dialogue process with the Union government within India. The PM passed on the invitation through Chief
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According to media reports, Prime Minister (PM) A B Vajpayee has reaffirmed his invitation to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) leadership to continue the ongoing dialogue process with the Union government within India. The PM passed on the invitation through Chief Interlocutor K Padmanabhaiah and Intelligence Bureau Director K P Singh to NSCN-IM chairman Isak Chisi Swu and general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah at Amsterdam during their meeting on July 9. While Nagaland has already revoked the arrest warrants against Muivah and Swu, reports indicate that efforts are on to convince Assam, Manipur and Meghalaya to follow suit.
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July - 9 
Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh said the peace talks between the Union government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) were confined only to Nagaland. The Chief Minister announced this in the State Assembly on July 9 in reply to a question from a member, wh
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Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh said the peace talks between the Union government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) were confined only to Nagaland. The Chief Minister announced this in the State Assembly on July 9 in reply to a question from a member, who complained of non-representation of the State government in the peace talks. The peace talks between the Union government and the NSCN-IM began on July 9 at Amsterdam.
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July - 9 
Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said in Pokhara on July 9 that he would hold negotiations only with those insurgents who carried weapons and added that top-two leaders "(‘comrade’)Prachanda and (Baburam) Baburam do not have weapons," Deuba said. Reports said Deuba did not identify the insurgents
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Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said in Pokhara on July 9 that he would hold negotiations only with those insurgents who carried weapons and added that top-two leaders "(‘comrade’)Prachanda and (Baburam) Baburam do not have weapons," Deuba said. Reports said Deuba did not identify the insurgents in the underground party with whom he would wish to talk. It is a change in his stance, for, since November 2001, Deuba refused to hold talks
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July - 11 
According to a media report, senior Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah, on July 11, asked the Union government to extend a "formal and unconditional" invitation to separatist leaders of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) for a dialogue to resolve the Kashmir issue. "If the (Union) government is since
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According to a media report, senior Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah, on July 11, asked the Union government to extend a "formal and unconditional" invitation to separatist leaders of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) for a dialogue to resolve the Kashmir issue. "If the (Union) government is sincere and serious in resolving Kashmir issue then it should extend a formal and unconditional invitation to separatist leaders for dialogue," said Shah in the Anantnag district. "In view of changing world scenario, we need to find ways to resolve Kashmir issue peacefully through dialogue," Shah said, adding, "For an everlasting solution, a meaningful dialogue to end the problem is a must." He also pointed, "We will seriously consider participation in the elections if dialogue is initiated to settle Kashmir issue permanently."
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July - 12 
In a brief joint statement following a meeting in Amsterdam on July 11, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) General Secretary, Muivah, and the Chief Interlocutor of the Union Government, K Padmanabhaiah, announced that they have agreed on two major points regarding the
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In a brief joint statement following a meeting in Amsterdam on July 11, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) General Secretary, Muivah, and the Chief Interlocutor of the Union Government, K Padmanabhaiah, announced that they have agreed on two major points regarding the Naga peace process. Firstly, it was decided that the ongoing cease-fire between NSCN-IM and Union Government would be extended for another year beginning from August 1, 2002. Secondly, it was decided that peace talks would continue in an accommodative manner recognising the unique history of the Nagas and efforts would be made to arrive at a honourable solution. The statement also is reported to have hinted on the NSCN-IM leadership’s willingness to accept the offer of Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee to return to India to pursue peace talks. "The NSCN leadership expresses willingness to come to India after the procedural aspects are taken care of," the statement said.
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July - 14 
Prime Minister's Special Emissary in the Naga peace talks, K. Padmanabhaiah on July 14 announced that National Socialist Council of Nagaland––Isack-Muivah [NSCN-IM] general secretary T Muivah had for the first time agreed in writing to come to India to hold talks to further the Naga peace process.
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Prime Minister's Special Emissary in the Naga peace talks, K. Padmanabhaiah on July 14 announced that National Socialist Council of Nagaland––Isack-Muivah [NSCN-IM] general secretary T Muivah had for the first time agreed in writing to come to India to hold talks to further the Naga peace process. Padmanabhaiah returned to New Delhi following the latest round of talks with NSCN-IM leadership in Amsterdam between July 9-11. Padmanabhaiah also said the next round of talks could take place within six weeks, but was, however, not sure if they would be held in India.
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July - 15 
Media reports from Sri Lanka said Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Vidar Helgesen met with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ideologue and chief negotiator Anton Balasingham in London, on July 15. LTTE sources reportedly said after the meeting that the discussions explored taking further the
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Media reports from Sri Lanka said Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Vidar Helgesen met with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ideologue and chief negotiator Anton Balasingham in London, on July 15. LTTE sources reportedly said after the meeting that the discussions explored taking further the ongoing Norwegian brokered peace process. Special advisor in the Norwegian Foreign Ministry Erik Solheim, too, was present at the meeting. The current situation in Sri Lanka and the probable dates for the proposed talks in Thailand between the government and the LTTE came up for discussion.
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July - 16 
Responding to the CPI-M call for talks, the PWG, in a statement on July 16, said though the party was not averse to talks, it would have to be conditional. As a pre-condition, the statement said, instead of violent methods "the battle for winning the masses must be political". It also demanded that
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Responding to the CPI-M call for talks, the PWG, in a statement on July 16, said though the party was not averse to talks, it would have to be conditional. As a pre-condition, the statement said, instead of violent methods "the battle for winning the masses must be political". It also demanded that all CPI-M leaders, particularly in Midnapore, Bankura and Purulia, "must lay down their arms". Also, public meetings must be allowed in villages. Admitting that it was working jointly with the MCC in Midnapore, Bankura and Purulia, the statement said, "Both parties have witnessed three decades of repression in other states and continued to grow. The same will happen in West Bengal."
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July - 17 
A tripartite meet to discuss various Bodo issues would be held in New Delhi on July 18, today. Representatives of the Union government, Assam government and Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) would participate in the meeting. Reports said the meeting assumes significance in the wake of the expiry of the c
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A tripartite meet to discuss various Bodo issues would be held in New Delhi on July 18, today. Representatives of the Union government, Assam government and Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) would participate in the meeting. Reports said the meeting assumes significance in the wake of the expiry of the cease-fire agreement between the Union government and the BLT on July 21.
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July - 17 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Khaplang (NSCN-K) has criticised the July 11-joint statement issued in Amsterdam by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and Union government interlocutor in the Naga peace talks, K Padmanabhaiah. Accusing Muivah of betrayi
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Khaplang (NSCN-K) has criticised the July 11-joint statement issued in Amsterdam by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and Union government interlocutor in the Naga peace talks, K Padmanabhaiah. Accusing Muivah of betraying the cause of the Nagas and accepting the Indian Constitution, the NSCN-K statement, on July 17, queried if the term ‘accommodative’ used in the joint statement meant that Muivah would be made either the Chief Minister (CM) or a Member of Parliament. Stating that the Nagas would never allow Muivah ‘to set foot on Naga soil’, the statement warned the Naga Hoho and other non-governmental organisations (NGOs) against supporting the NSCN-IM in the ongoing talks with the Union government.
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July - 24 
The separatist All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) said, on July 24, it was willing to hold an "unconditional dialogue" with the Union government on the Kashmir issue. "We have been making it amply clear that talks were the mode by which the issue could be solved but the parley should be uncondit
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The separatist All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) said, on July 24, it was willing to hold an "unconditional dialogue" with the Union government on the Kashmir issue. "We have been making it amply clear that talks were the mode by which the issue could be solved but the parley should be unconditional from both sides," said former Hurriyat chief Mirwaiz Umer Farooq, in Delhi. Commenting on the earlier conditions set by the APHC, he said, "Talks will be unconditional provided the Centre (Union government) also stops harping on holding the exercise within the constitutional framework." He opined that Kashmir was not an administrative problem and the issue needed an immediate and serious attention from the Union government for its final resolution through a constructive dialogue. On the issue of participation in the forthcoming State Legislative Assembly elections, he said: "We have maintained that we will not shy away from any such exercise aimed at resolving the Kashmir dispute but we reject outright an election process which envisaged forming a government in the State and later governing it."
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July - 24 
The United States (US) has extended complete support to the ongoing peace process in Sri Lanka, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe said on July 24. Wickremasinghe, now on a visit to the US, met with President George Bush. Soon after the meeting, he said, "When the President says he is behind you,
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The United States (US) has extended complete support to the ongoing peace process in Sri Lanka, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe said on July 24. Wickremasinghe, now on a visit to the US, met with President George Bush. Soon after the meeting, he said, "When the President says he is behind you, that means a lot." The peace process was the primary item on the agenda of the talks between the two leaders. Wickremasinghe apprised Bush of the massive reconstruction and rehabilitation presently being undertaken, following which, Bush promised to extend all possible help.
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July - 26 
Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga, on July 26, met with Deputy Prime Minister LK Advani in New Delhi and had a detailed discussion on the ongoing Naga peace process. Details of the discussion are yet not known. Official sources said he urged Advani to expedite shifting the Assam Rifles offices fro
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Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga, on July 26, met with Deputy Prime Minister LK Advani in New Delhi and had a detailed discussion on the ongoing Naga peace process. Details of the discussion are yet not known. Official sources said he urged Advani to expedite shifting the Assam Rifles offices from the heart of Aizawl town to nearby Zokhawsang and to immediately create a separate cadre of Union services for Mizoram
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July - 27 
Media reports said Minister for Economic Reforms Milinda Moragoda met with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ideologue and chief negotiator Anton Balasingham in London, on July 27. Norway, which is brokering the ongoing peace process in Sri Lanka, said the meeting heralded a ‘new phase’ in the
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Media reports said Minister for Economic Reforms Milinda Moragoda met with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ideologue and chief negotiator Anton Balasingham in London, on July 27. Norway, which is brokering the ongoing peace process in Sri Lanka, said the meeting heralded a ‘new phase’ in the peace process. Reportedly, the meeting considered a number of issues, including the ‘permanent cease-fire agreement’ now being implemented, preparations for direct talks between the government and the LTTE, the agenda for the talks as well as the proposed interim administration in the North East. A statement by Norway noted that this was the first meeting between the LTTE and a Minister in the Sri Lankan Cabinet since the peace process commenced formally with the truce agreement coming into force on February 23, 2002.
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July - 28 
Provisions of the cease-fire agreement between the Government of India and the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) in Assam are expected to come into force from August 1, 2002, reports said. A media report of July 28, quoting UPDS general secretary Haren Singh Bey, said they are similar to
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Provisions of the cease-fire agreement between the Government of India and the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) in Assam are expected to come into force from August 1, 2002, reports said. A media report of July 28, quoting UPDS general secretary Haren Singh Bey, said they are similar to the truce terms between the government and the Bodo Liberation Tiger (BLT). Haren Bey was also quoted as saying that a majority of Karbi people favoured talks and believed that the Karbi issue can be resolved 'within the framework of the Indian Constitution'. The truce terms include a cease-fire monitoring committee comprising representatives of the UPDS, Assam State government and the Union government. Resettlement of UPDS cadres is also part of the agreement. Half the cadres would be resettled in Diphu, headquarters of Karbi Anglong district, while the rest would stay at other designated camps in the district.
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July - 29 
The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) headed by Norway said on July 29 that the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were ‘dedicated’ to finding everlasting peace in Sri Lanka. Commending both sides, the SLMM said both sides were not preparing for war, "but for lasting peace
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The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) headed by Norway said on July 29 that the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were ‘dedicated’ to finding everlasting peace in Sri Lanka. Commending both sides, the SLMM said both sides were not preparing for war, "but for lasting peace through gradual and steady implementation of the [permanent] cease-fire agreement" signed that came into force on February 23, 2002.
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July - 30 
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe has invited leaders of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), a four-party Tamil coalition that has the blessings of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), for a meeting at his official residence on August 2. The next day, the TNA is due to meet with LTTE leader
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe has invited leaders of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), a four-party Tamil coalition that has the blessings of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), for a meeting at his official residence on August 2. The next day, the TNA is due to meet with LTTE leaders in the Wanni. Also, August 2 is the final deadline for government troops to vacate all public buildings under their occupation in the Northeast. It was agreed upon in the ‘permanent cease-fire agreement’ between the government and the LTTE that 160 days from February 23––when the truce terms came into force–– troops would vacate public buildings. But several buildings are still under the control of troops. Reports said, under these circumstances, the meetings between the TNA and the government and between the TNA and the LTTE assume significance. Besides, apprehension has also been expressed that the LTTE might use the August 2-deadline to call of the truce. The LTTE, pro-Tamil sources said, on July 30, is committed to peace and would not let the deadline issue affect peace prospects.
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August - 4 
Setting terms for talks with the West Bengal government, left-wing extremist—Naxalite—group, the People’s War Group (PWG) in a statement issued in Kolkata, on August 4, said it was willing to hold peace talks. However, it said police action against all PWG activists should be stopped and all police
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Setting terms for talks with the West Bengal government, left-wing extremist—Naxalite—group, the People’s War Group (PWG) in a statement issued in Kolkata, on August 4, said it was willing to hold peace talks. However, it said police action against all PWG activists should be stopped and all police and paramilitary forces should be withdrawn from the "areas of struggle". The PWG also asked for the unconditional release of all political prisoners and initiating a judicial probe into cases of police firing in the State. The PWG, however, made no mention of its earlier allegation that ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) cadres move about with arms and threaten PWG cadres.
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August - 5 
According to media reports, Nagaland Governor Shyamal Dutta, on August 5, met with Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani, in New Delhi, and discussed the progress made in the Union government’s peace talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM).
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According to media reports, Nagaland Governor Shyamal Dutta, on August 5, met with Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani, in New Delhi, and discussed the progress made in the Union government’s peace talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM).
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August - 6 
Reports of August 6 said consultations between the Union government and United People's Democratic Solidarity's (UPDS's)-Haren Bay faction were on in New Delhi to agree upon the ground rules for an 'effective' cease-fire agreement. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has invited the outfit for consul
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Reports of August 6 said consultations between the Union government and United People's Democratic Solidarity's (UPDS's)-Haren Bay faction were on in New Delhi to agree upon the ground rules for an 'effective' cease-fire agreement. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has invited the outfit for consultations.
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August - 8 
Peace Initiative Committee (PIC), a non-governmental organisation, appealed to Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu to restart the process of holding talks with the PWG. In an open letter addressed to the Chief Minister, the PIC appealed for an immediate cessation of encounters and combing operations
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Peace Initiative Committee (PIC), a non-governmental organisation, appealed to Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu to restart the process of holding talks with the PWG. In an open letter addressed to the Chief Minister, the PIC appealed for an immediate cessation of encounters and combing operations and also announcement of a cease-fire. Further, it also appealed to the PWG to observe restraint and stop killing police, politicians and civilians in the name of informers, announce a cease-fire once again and come out with an agenda and modalities for the resumption of talks.
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August - 12 
Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, on August 12, during his meeting with several Union government officials, in New Delhi, expressed the need for holding peace talks with terrorists in Manipur, similar to the ongoing peace process in Nagaland. He also said the State was facing shortage of sec
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Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, on August 12, during his meeting with several Union government officials, in New Delhi, expressed the need for holding peace talks with terrorists in Manipur, similar to the ongoing peace process in Nagaland. He also said the State was facing shortage of security forces as seven out of 39 companies of security force personnel deployed in the State had already left for Jammu and Kashmir, while another five would soon leave.
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August - 14 
According to media reports, Japan welcomed, on August 14, the commencement of peace talks between Government of Sri Lanka and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in September 2002. A statement issued by Japanese Foreign Minister Yoriko Kawaguchi expressed hope that both parties would maintain th
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According to media reports, Japan welcomed, on August 14, the commencement of peace talks between Government of Sri Lanka and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in September 2002. A statement issued by Japanese Foreign Minister Yoriko Kawaguchi expressed hope that both parties would maintain their commitment to a permanent settlement and engage in a sincere discussion to achieve lasting peace. He also pledged continued assistance for humanitarian projects in the North-Eastern region and stressed that Japan would contribute more towards reconstruction and rehabilitation of those areas once durable peace is achieved.
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August - 14 
Norway, the peace facilitator in Sri Lanka, announced on August 14 that formal direct talks between the government and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) would commence on some day between September 12 and 17, 2002 in Thailand. The Norwegian government will announce the precise date on which th
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Norway, the peace facilitator in Sri Lanka, announced on August 14 that formal direct talks between the government and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) would commence on some day between September 12 and 17, 2002 in Thailand. The Norwegian government will announce the precise date on which the meeting is to be held, a statement issued by the Norwegian Foreign Ministry said.
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August - 16 
An unnamed official of Thailand’s Foreign Ministry was quoted in Sri Lanka’s media as saying that his government has proposed a number of venues for the forthcoming September 12-17 direct peace talks between the Sri Lankan government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels. The talks
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An unnamed official of Thailand’s Foreign Ministry was quoted in Sri Lanka’s media as saying that his government has proposed a number of venues for the forthcoming September 12-17 direct peace talks between the Sri Lankan government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels. The talks are a further step in the ongoing peace process being facilitated by Norway, and Thailand has offered to host the peace talks, given its geographical proximity to Sri Lanka, the scene of bloody battles between the government and the LTTE rebels for over-17 years. The venue is meant to help quick travel to the rebel headquarters in the Wanni for consultations by the LTTE delegation with its leadership there. The venues proposed included Phuket, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Chonburi (Pattaya) and even the capital Bangkok. The first three are famous tourist destinations, reports said, and added that Pattya was known more for its infamous nightlife. The final choice of the venue is yet to be made.
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August - 16 
Inaugurating a new berth at Trincomalee Port, on August 16, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe said the forthcoming September-peace talks between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) were critical for the economic development of the country. He said his government has "stre
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Inaugurating a new berth at Trincomalee Port, on August 16, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe said the forthcoming September-peace talks between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) were critical for the economic development of the country. He said his government has "strengthened the ongoing peace process by laying a firm foundation for the proposed peace talks." Declaring his firm resolve to take the peace process further, he said he would not let obstacles and delays to impair the peace process. Economic progress could be achieved only if the peace process marched ahead towards permanent peace, he averred.
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August - 16 
Reports said Constitutional Affairs Minister G. L. Peiris envisaged, while speaking on August 16, that the peace talks could be held twice a month after a ceremonial opening, on September 12. He reportedly said, "We are looking at something like two meetings a month with each meeting lasting for abo
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Reports said Constitutional Affairs Minister G. L. Peiris envisaged, while speaking on August 16, that the peace talks could be held twice a month after a ceremonial opening, on September 12. He reportedly said, "We are looking at something like two meetings a month with each meeting lasting for about three days," and added that the government would be represented by a four-man-team at the talks. Reports also said that the agenda for the direct peace talks would be firmed-up after the venue is fixed.
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August - 17 
A media report of August 17 indicated that next round of peace talks between the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the Union government would possibly be held in Shillong, capital of Indian State of Meghalaya. The report also said that it would be for the first time
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A media report of August 17 indicated that next round of peace talks between the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the Union government would possibly be held in Shillong, capital of Indian State of Meghalaya. The report also said that it would be for the first time the talks would be held in India. The NSCN-IM general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah reportedly agreed in July 2002 to come to the country for the talks.
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August - 22 
Prime Minister's Special Emissary in the ongoing Naga peace process, K Padmanabhaiah, on August 22 dismissed as "preposterous" the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) group’s accusation that the Union government was finalising the modalities for Naga peace talks in consult
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Prime Minister's Special Emissary in the ongoing Naga peace process, K Padmanabhaiah, on August 22 dismissed as "preposterous" the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) group’s accusation that the Union government was finalising the modalities for Naga peace talks in consultation with Nagaland Chief Minister S C Jamir. He was responding to a statement issued by NSCN-IM general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah, on August 21, accusing the Union Home Ministry and Nagaland Chief Minister S C Jamir of appropriating some of the the NSCN-IM’s proposals ‘by colluding with one another’ and doctoring its proposals on the peace process. Padmanabhaiah also said the Union government’s invitation to NSCN(I-M) leaders Muivah and Swu to visit India to hold further talks on the Naga peace process stood and the government was committed to it.
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August - 23 
A National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) terrorist was killed on August 23 in New Chumukidema, about 20km from Dimapur, in an internecine conflict with the Khaplang faction (NSCN-K), violating the prevailing cease-fire in the State. According to media reports quoting polic
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A National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) terrorist was killed on August 23 in New Chumukidema, about 20km from Dimapur, in an internecine conflict with the Khaplang faction (NSCN-K), violating the prevailing cease-fire in the State. According to media reports quoting police sources, a group of 30 to 40 armed NSCN-IM terrorists attacked an "unauthorised" NSCN-K camp set up about a week ago in New Chumukidema and in the ensuing clash the NSCN-IM terrorists was killed. Reports added that the camp was hosting around 40 NSCN-K terrorists. Following the incident the Nagaland government, on August 24, threatened to take action against the two NSCN factions for violating the ongoing cease-fire and jeopardising the peace talks.
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August - 23 
According to media reports of August 23, Meghalaya police in a statement termed the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) allegation of July 25, blaming the State police of indulging in secret killings, as ‘malicious and baseless’ and without ‘substance’. The release added that the Stat
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According to media reports of August 23, Meghalaya police in a statement termed the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) allegation of July 25, blaming the State police of indulging in secret killings, as ‘malicious and baseless’ and without ‘substance’. The release added that the State police had resorted to firing as the last resort and only in self-defence. Citing statistics, police said, in the last seven years, they had arrested 190 HNLC terrorists and had invariably remanded them to judicial custody, in an effort to bring back the misguided youths into the mainstream. The release further appealed to the terrorists to shun violence and to come forward for peace talks.
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August - 23 
Media reports said Peace Secretariat Secretary General Bernard Gunatillake, on August 23, met with the political-wing leadership of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). During talks for some two hours with political-wing chief S. P. Thamilchelvan, General Gunatillake discussed various issues
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Media reports said Peace Secretariat Secretary General Bernard Gunatillake, on August 23, met with the political-wing leadership of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). During talks for some two hours with political-wing chief S. P. Thamilchelvan, General Gunatillake discussed various issues, including the development of the north east province. The talks we held in LTTE-controlled Kilinochchi town.
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August - 23 
Andhra Pradesh police have lunched a massive manhunt in the State to locate the four police personnel abducted by left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) from the Anakapalli police station, Vishakhapatnam district, on August 23. Before abducting the police personnel, the Naxal
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Andhra Pradesh police have lunched a massive manhunt in the State to locate the four police personnel abducted by left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) from the Anakapalli police station, Vishakhapatnam district, on August 23. Before abducting the police personnel, the Naxals also blasted in Anakapalli and Chodavaram police stations and the adjoining treasury office at the second place and decamped with at least 15 rifles from the police station and cash from the treasury. While State police chief P Ramulu held a review meeting to assess the latest situation on August 25, senior police and intelligence officials are camping in Visakhapatnam to monitor the situation in north Coastal Andhra. Media reports said, following instructions from Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Ramulu has ordered the formation of 20 special teams to conduct combing operations in the suspected areas. The police have also reportedly sought assistance from the bordering States––Orissa, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh––to carry out similar combing operations in border areas. The police are also consulting civil rights groups to seek their involvement in securing the release of the abducted police personnel. Official sources indicated, with peace talks between the State government and the PWG failing, cadres of the PWG’s Andhra-Orissa Special Border Zone stepped up action against police and suspected police informers. This was to establish ‘liberated and red zones’, as was dome in the adjoining Dandkaranya region, official sources added. With police in Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram and Srikakulam districts concentrating their anti-Naxalite drive in agency areas, the Naxalites reportedly changed their strategy to strike terror in the plains for the first time, resulting in the August 23-incident.
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August - 23 
The sixth round of talks between Mizoram government and the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) was held in the State capital Aizawl on August 23. Media reports quoting official sources have indicated that BNLF has dropped its earlier demand for Regional Autonomous Council for and has instead deman
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The sixth round of talks between Mizoram government and the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) was held in the State capital Aizawl on August 23. Media reports quoting official sources have indicated that BNLF has dropped its earlier demand for Regional Autonomous Council for and has instead demanded a Bru Area Development Council. While Mizoram Chief Secretary H V Lalringa represented the Mizoram Government, the five-member BNLF team was led by Bruto Misca.
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August - 23 
Direct peace talks between the Sri Lankan government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) will take place between September 16 and 18, in Thailand. The facilitator in the ongoing peace process, Norway announced on August 23 that the dates were mutually agreed upon by the government and
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Direct peace talks between the Sri Lankan government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) will take place between September 16 and 18, in Thailand. The facilitator in the ongoing peace process, Norway announced on August 23 that the dates were mutually agreed upon by the government and the LTTE in consultation with the governments of Norway and Thailand, where the talks would be held. A Norwegian government statement said, "The Norwegian government will announce the venue [city] for the negotiations and information on press access, closer to the time of the talks". In the statement, Deputy Foreign Minister Vidar Helgesen was quoted as saying that he anticipated difficulties during the course of the talks, but they (the government and the LTTE) had displayed commitment to seek a durable settlement. He said, "With this step the parties continue their long road towards peace. There is no reason to conceal that there are considerable difficulties ahead. But, there is also a determination on both sides to seek a lasting political settlement of the ethnic conflict."
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August - 27 
Visiting Sri Lankan Minister for Economic Reforms, Science and Technology Milinda Moragoda warned, in New Delhi, on August 27, that the road to peace was long and cautioned against expecting immediate dividends. The Minister, however, said, "The prospect of peace is looming very large". He said the
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Visiting Sri Lankan Minister for Economic Reforms, Science and Technology Milinda Moragoda warned, in New Delhi, on August 27, that the road to peace was long and cautioned against expecting immediate dividends. The Minister, however, said, "The prospect of peace is looming very large". He said the Lankan government was proceeding incremental steps and was trying to build trust with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Reconstruction and development, the Minister hoped "would reinforce the peace process." The government and the LTTE are scheduled to meet for three days beginning September 16, in Thailand, for direct talks.
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August - 27 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), on August 27, announced its delegation for the forthcoming direct talks with the government. The first round is scheduled for three days beginning September 16, in Thailand. The LTTE team will reportedly consist of four persons. Ideologue Anton Balasin
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), on August 27, announced its delegation for the forthcoming direct talks with the government. The first round is scheduled for three days beginning September 16, in Thailand. The LTTE team will reportedly consist of four persons. Ideologue Anton Balasingham will lead the LTTE delegation. In the past, too, he had been the chief negotiator for the LTTE. The other members of the LTTE delegation are LTTE legal advisor V. Rudrakumar, rehabilitation and development expert Jay Maheswaran and Balasingham’s Australian-born wife Adele Balasingham, who will be the secretary of the LTTE delegation. The government is yet to officially announce its delegation. Reports, however, indicate Constitutional Affairs Minister G. L. Peiris will head the delegation. The other probable members are Economic Reforms Minister Milinda Moragoda and Peace Secretariat Secretary General Bernard Gunatillake. The name of a fourth probable is yet not known. But, one report indicated that Cabinet Minister and Muslim leader Rauf Hakeem of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) could be the fourth member. The LTTE said the talks would begin with opening statements to the press by chief negotiators of the two teams. Delegates of Norway, the facilitator, and Thailand, the host, would also make opening statements. The first round would be of a preliminary nature and would be held in-camera.
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August - 27 
Visiting Sri Lankan Minister for Economic Reforms, Science and Technology Milinda Moragoda warned, in New Delhi, on August 27, that the road to peace was long and cautioned against expecting immediate dividends. The Minister, however, said, "The prospect of peace is looming very large". He said the
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Visiting Sri Lankan Minister for Economic Reforms, Science and Technology Milinda Moragoda warned, in New Delhi, on August 27, that the road to peace was long and cautioned against expecting immediate dividends. The Minister, however, said, "The prospect of peace is looming very large". He said the Lankan government was proceeding incremental steps and was trying to build trust with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Reconstruction and development, the Minister hoped "would reinforce the peace process." The government and the LTTE are scheduled to meet for three days beginning September 16, in Thailand, for direct talks.
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August - 28 
The state-run Daily News said, on August 28, the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were discussing the exchange of prisoners of war (POWs) as a confidence building measure (CBM) ahead of the direct talks scheduled to commence on September 16, in Thailand. Quoting anonymo
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The state-run Daily News said, on August 28, the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were discussing the exchange of prisoners of war (POWs) as a confidence building measure (CBM) ahead of the direct talks scheduled to commence on September 16, in Thailand. Quoting anonymous official sources the paper said the first round of talks on the issue was held on August 23 and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) also participated in the talks. Reports also said the LTTE disclosed it has seven government troops in its custody and has sent across a list of 23 LTTE cadres who it wants to be set free. Unconfirmed reports said the prisoners-swap could take place between September 6 and 16.
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August - 29 
Visiting Sri Lankan Minister for Economic Reforms and Science and Technology Milinda Moragoda met with External Affairs Minister Yashwant Sinha in New Delhi and briefed him on the latest development on the ongoing peace process with the LTTE. According to Indian media reports of August 29, Sinha rei
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Visiting Sri Lankan Minister for Economic Reforms and Science and Technology Milinda Moragoda met with External Affairs Minister Yashwant Sinha in New Delhi and briefed him on the latest development on the ongoing peace process with the LTTE. According to Indian media reports of August 29, Sinha reiterated that India stood by its three-fold commitment to the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Sri Lanka and restoration of lasting peace through negotiated settlement that meets the just aspirations of all elements of the Sri Lankan society.
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August - 29 
Media reports from Sri Lanka, on August 29, quoting Agence France Presse indicated that the direct talks between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), scheduled to commence on September 16, are likely to be held in Sattahip. An unnamed official said on August 28 that the Sr
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Media reports from Sri Lanka, on August 29, quoting Agence France Presse indicated that the direct talks between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), scheduled to commence on September 16, are likely to be held in Sattahip. An unnamed official said on August 28 that the Sri Lankan government did not wish to be made known in advance the venue or any other details, for security reasons. To recollect, Norway, the facilitator in the peace talks already announced the dates for the talks, but said a separate announcement would be made on the venue of the talks. Sattahip is the site of the Thai First Fleet naval base, and has deepwater port facilities–– useful if LTTE delegates arrive by sea, reports claimed. The town is situated about 120km south of Pattaya, a popular resort destination. Reports also claimed that the naval compound there is likely to host the talks.
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August - 31 
In an interview to a national daily, in Hyderabad, on August 31, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu ruled out declaring cease-fire with left-wing extremists—Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) as a precondition to resume talks with the Naxals. He made it clear that maintenance o
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In an interview to a national daily, in Hyderabad, on August 31, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu ruled out declaring cease-fire with left-wing extremists—Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) as a precondition to resume talks with the Naxals. He made it clear that maintenance of law and order was a Constitutional responsibility that his government would never ignore. He said people would question the government if it allowed the Naxalites to have a free run of the State in the name of talks. A cease-fire during the recent peace process would have only strengthened the PWG, which had already started to indulge in extortion in some Telangana districts.
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August - 31 
On August 31, Peiris reiterated that the LTTE would be de-proscribed 10 days before the commencement of the direct peace talks between the government and the LTTE, and added that the ban could be re-imposed at any time. He said, "There is no necessity to wait for a certain period of time to bring it
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On August 31, Peiris reiterated that the LTTE would be de-proscribed 10 days before the commencement of the direct peace talks between the government and the LTTE, and added that the ban could be re-imposed at any time. He said, "There is no necessity to wait for a certain period of time to bring it (the ban) back." Besides, Peiris confirmed that the talks would begin with an opening session, on September 16, and this would be open to the media. On September 17 and 18, the talks would be held behind closed-doors where the two sides would put forward the issues to be discussed. At the end, facilitator Norway would prioritise the agenda and present to the two sides for consideration. Furthermore, subsequent rounds of talks would be held twice every month for a period of six months. This elaborate mechanism is meant to ensure that the peace process is not de-railed mid-way.
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August - 31 
Media reports said, on August 31, that the exchange of prisoners between the Sri Lankan government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has been postponed by about 10 ten days. Consequently, it will not take place at Omanthai in Vavuniya on August 31, today, as was earlier planned. The In
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Media reports said, on August 31, that the exchange of prisoners between the Sri Lankan government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has been postponed by about 10 ten days. Consequently, it will not take place at Omanthai in Vavuniya on August 31, today, as was earlier planned. The International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) has been informed of the same.
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September - 2 
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Member of Parliament representing Jaffna district M K Sivajilingam met with Brigadier Jayawardene of the 52-4 Brigade, in Point Pedro, to diffuse the tension. The TNA is a four party Tamil-coalition that has the blessings of the LTTE
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Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Member of Parliament representing Jaffna district M K Sivajilingam met with Brigadier Jayawardene of the 52-4 Brigade, in Point Pedro, to diffuse the tension. The TNA is a four party Tamil-coalition that has the blessings of the LTTE
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September - 3 
On September 3rd 2002, a meeting was held between the chief negotiator for the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), Anton Balasingham, and leader of Sri Lankan Muslim Congress, Minister Rauf Hakeem. Balasingham was accompanied by his wife Adele.
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On September 3rd 2002, a meeting was held between the chief negotiator for the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), Anton Balasingham, and leader of Sri Lankan Muslim Congress, Minister Rauf Hakeem. Balasingham was accompanied by his wife Adele.
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September - 5 
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Parliamentary Party leader R. Sampanthan asked President Chandrika Kumaratunga not to get influenced by the Janata Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) while making decisions on the peace process. In a statement issued to welcome the de-proscription of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil
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Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Parliamentary Party leader R. Sampanthan asked President Chandrika Kumaratunga not to get influenced by the Janata Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) while making decisions on the peace process. In a statement issued to welcome the de-proscription of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), on September 5, he added, "Instead it is essential for her to take decisions in the interests of the country and of finding a permanent and just solution to the ethnic conflict. The TNA is a four-part Tamil coalition that has the blessings of the LTTE.
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September - 7 
Media reports, on September 8, said veteran Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) commander and a member of the LTTE delegation at earlier rounds of peace talks with the government, Yogaratnam Yogi went to Jaffna from the Wanni on a private visit, sometime last week. Yogi, a top-ranking commande
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Media reports, on September 8, said veteran Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) commander and a member of the LTTE delegation at earlier rounds of peace talks with the government, Yogaratnam Yogi went to Jaffna from the Wanni on a private visit, sometime last week. Yogi, a top-ranking commander of the LTTE, does not any longer participate in military operations. But he is reportedly actively involved in the LTTE’s political-wing. He was member of the LTTE team that had held talks with the Indian government ahead of the signing of the 1987-Indian Peace Keeping Force Accord (IPKF Accord) between India and Sri Lanka. Also he was part of the LTTE-Premadasa government negotiations in the 1990s.
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September - 9 
Facilitator in the peace talks, Norway, made an official announcement, on September 9, that the direct peace talks between the Sri Lankan government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) would be held at a hotel close to the Sattahip Naval Base, in Thailand. An opening ceremony would be he
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Facilitator in the peace talks, Norway, made an official announcement, on September 9, that the direct peace talks between the Sri Lankan government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) would be held at a hotel close to the Sattahip Naval Base, in Thailand. An opening ceremony would be held 10.30 a.m. on September 16. Subsequently, four sessions of talks would be held at the same venue. A new release approved by both the government and the LTTE would be issued on September 18 at 2 p.m., at a news conference to be held at the conclusion of the first round of talks.
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September - 12 
Reports said Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) chief Maj. Gen. Furhovde and his delegation facilitated a meeting between Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Northern Front Forces commander Col. Theepan and Sri Lankan Army (SLA) Jaffna commander Major. Gen. Sarath Fonseka, held in the no man’
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Reports said Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) chief Maj. Gen. Furhovde and his delegation facilitated a meeting between Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Northern Front Forces commander Col. Theepan and Sri Lankan Army (SLA) Jaffna commander Major. Gen. Sarath Fonseka, held in the no man’s land in Muhamalai, on September 12. The meeting discussed opening the Pt. Pedro – Maruthankerni Road on Jaffna’s east-coast and positioning the Forward Defence Line (FDL) in the Nagar Kovil sector. The LTTE held that civilians were facing difficulties as the route is being blocked by heavily mined defence positions. The LTTE reportedly told the SLA that it was maintaining bunkers within 100m of the LTTE’s FDL, which it said was a violation of the ‘permanent cease-fire agreement’ signed between the government and the LTTE, in February 2002. At the meeting, both sides reportedly agreed not to build new defence positions in the Nagar Kovil sector.
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September - 15 
Speaking to the media in New Delhi on September 15, Vara Vara Rao, revolutionary poet and Naxalite-sympathiser, said left-wing extremist—Naxalite—group, the People’s War Group (PWG) has not closed doors on talks, despite the recent failure of efforts to open a dialogue with the government of Andhra
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Speaking to the media in New Delhi on September 15, Vara Vara Rao, revolutionary poet and Naxalite-sympathiser, said left-wing extremist—Naxalite—group, the People’s War Group (PWG) has not closed doors on talks, despite the recent failure of efforts to open a dialogue with the government of Andhra Pradesh. Rao, who was an emissary of the PWG in the preliminary talks with the government, regretted that the government was not at all sincere about ending the politics of encounters and killings, believing largely that the PWG’s decision to commence negotiations was driven out of a weakening of their movement. On the contrary, he said, the movement was fast spreading to almost the entire forest areas of Andhra Pradesh with the exception of perhaps Krishna and East Godavari districts.
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September - 15 
An all party meeting called by the Koirala faction of the Nepali Congress, on September 15, urged the government and the Maoist insurgents to sit at the negotiating table and commence talks to end the nearly seven year-old insurgency in the country. At the same time, speakers at the meeting asked th
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An all party meeting called by the Koirala faction of the Nepali Congress, on September 15, urged the government and the Maoist insurgents to sit at the negotiating table and commence talks to end the nearly seven year-old insurgency in the country. At the same time, speakers at the meeting asked the insurgents to call a cease-fire and come to the negotiating table.
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September - 16 
According to media reports, the next round of peace talks between Indian government interlocutor in the Naga peace talks, K. Padmanabhaiah and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) are scheduled to be held in a Southeast Asian country next week. Though the venue of this cr
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According to media reports, the next round of peace talks between Indian government interlocutor in the Naga peace talks, K. Padmanabhaiah and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) are scheduled to be held in a Southeast Asian country next week. Though the venue of this crucial meeting is not yet confirmed by any official source, it has been speculated that it could in Thailand.
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September - 16 
The first session of the talks was preceded by an opening ceremony attended by the world media and diplomats of foreign missions based in Thailand.
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The first session of the talks was preceded by an opening ceremony attended by the world media and diplomats of foreign missions based in Thailand.
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September - 16 
The government delegation comprises Cabinet spokesperson and Minister G. L. Peiris, Milinda Moragoda and Rauf Hakeem––both Cabinet Ministers––and Peace Secretariat Secretary General Bernard Gunatilake. The LTTE delegation comprises chief negotiator Anton Balasingham, Adele Balasingham, secretary to
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The government delegation comprises Cabinet spokesperson and Minister G. L. Peiris, Milinda Moragoda and Rauf Hakeem––both Cabinet Ministers––and Peace Secretariat Secretary General Bernard Gunatilake. The LTTE delegation comprises chief negotiator Anton Balasingham, Adele Balasingham, secretary to the delegation, Legal Advisor V. Rudrakumaran and development expert Jay Maheswaran. "As far as the Liberation Tigers are concerned, I can assure you that we are seriously and sincerely committed to peace and that we will strive our utmost to ensure the success of the negotiations," Anton Balasingham said in his opening statement at the inaugural ceremony. He also clearly stated the long-held position of the LTTE and said, "The deepest aspiration of our people is peace, a peace with justice and freedom; a permanent peace in which our people enjoy their right to self-determination and co-exist with others." Cabinet Minister Periris declared at the outset that the government did not see the negotiations "as a zero-sum game", where the gains of one are a ‘reciprocal loss to the other. He said, "We emphatically reject that premise. We acknowledge that we both have a problem, destructive of the pulsating heart of our nation, which it is in our mutual interest to resolve together. This is very much the spirit in which we conceive of, and will carry through, our role in the ensuing discussions.
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September - 16 
The Sri Lankan government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) met for the first round of direct peace talks in several years––the fourth time since conflict broke out between the two parties––at the Sattahip Naval Base in Thailand, on September 16. Both sides expressed the cautious optim
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The Sri Lankan government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) met for the first round of direct peace talks in several years––the fourth time since conflict broke out between the two parties––at the Sattahip Naval Base in Thailand, on September 16. Both sides expressed the cautious optimism that the negotiations would fructify. The two delegations, however, stuck to their known positions. The government offered maximum devolution of powers, but within a united Sri Lanka.
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September - 17 
A report in the state-run Daily News said, on September 18, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) assured it would not wage a war again. Reportedly, LTTE ideologue and chief negotiator at the ongoing peace talks Anton Balasingham, on September 16, assured the government that the LTTE has no in
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A report in the state-run Daily News said, on September 18, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) assured it would not wage a war again. Reportedly, LTTE ideologue and chief negotiator at the ongoing peace talks Anton Balasingham, on September 16, assured the government that the LTTE has no intention of resuming armed hostilities to win the rights of the Tamil people.
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September - 17 
United Nations (UN) Secretary General Kofi Annan, media reports from Sri Lanka said, on September 17, hailed the government-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) peace talks that have commenced in Thailand on September 16. Annan also hinted that the UN might play a bigger role in the peace process
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United Nations (UN) Secretary General Kofi Annan, media reports from Sri Lanka said, on September 17, hailed the government-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) peace talks that have commenced in Thailand on September 16. Annan also hinted that the UN might play a bigger role in the peace process in the days ahead. Speaking on behalf of Annan, UN spokesman Fred Eckhard said "[He hoped] these talks will lead to a political settlement of the internal conflict in Sri Lanka which will preserve the country's unity and integrity as well as take account of the needs of and interests of all its communities."
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September - 18 
According to media reports, Deputy Prime Minister L. K. Advani reiterated that future talks in the Naga peace process with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) should be held in India. He reportedly said this after meeting a Naga delegation led by former Chief Ministers
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According to media reports, Deputy Prime Minister L. K. Advani reiterated that future talks in the Naga peace process with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) should be held in India. He reportedly said this after meeting a Naga delegation led by former Chief Ministers Hokishe Sema and Vizol, on September 18, in New Delhi.
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September - 18 
Media reports from India said, speaking in Pattaya, Thailand, on September 18, after the first round of peace talks between the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and the Sri Lankan government, LTTE chief negotiator Anton Balasingham said India was ‘fully backing’ the peace process. He said, "I
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Media reports from India said, speaking in Pattaya, Thailand, on September 18, after the first round of peace talks between the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and the Sri Lankan government, LTTE chief negotiator Anton Balasingham said India was ‘fully backing’ the peace process. He said, "I think when an overall solution is reached and the affected communities are satisfied with the political system, when their rights are recognized, the government of India will be the first to welcome it". Balasingham said India was being briefed on every aspect of the peace process by the Sri Lankan government and the Norwegian facilitators, who have been instrumental in getting the two sides to talk peace. He added that India did not want the conflict to continue as it caused ‘an element of instability in the whole region'.
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September - 18 
Government delegation head and Cabinet Minister G L Peiris said he was happy that the LTTE was not asking for a separate state and added, "Their aspirations can be fulfilled within one country if we set about it in the proper way". He also said the proposed Interim Administration in the Northeast wa
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Government delegation head and Cabinet Minister G L Peiris said he was happy that the LTTE was not asking for a separate state and added, "Their aspirations can be fulfilled within one country if we set about it in the proper way". He also said the proposed Interim Administration in the Northeast was not the end but a part of the peace process and separation of functions. Peiris said, "If the Interim Administration should be seen as part of a process it will not stop there but will proceed to a coherent structure to accelerate the development work of the magnitude that is envisaged." Peiris also added that the two sides agreed "on how to take this forward." He said the future rounds of talks would address the post-interim administration set-up as well as core issues. At the talks, both parties agreed to constitute a Joint Task Force to undertake urgent humanitarian and reconstruction activities in the Northeast.
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September - 18 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) said, on September 18, it was now asking for maximum autonomy and self-government but not a separate state. Both the sides have agreed on the dates for three more rounds of talks in the weeks ahead. Speaking at a news conference in Sattahip, Thailand, at
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) said, on September 18, it was now asking for maximum autonomy and self-government but not a separate state. Both the sides have agreed on the dates for three more rounds of talks in the weeks ahead. Speaking at a news conference in Sattahip, Thailand, at the conclusion of the first round of government-LTTE peace talks, LTTE chief negotiator Anton Balasingham said homeland and self-determination do not mean a separate state but "self determination involves substantial autonomy in the historical areas where we live". He declared the LTTE would not disarm itself at this ‘stage’ and warned that they would fight for political independence if the peace talks failed. He said, "The question of decommissioning does not arise until a firm decision is arrived at to address the question of the Tamil minority. For the success of the talks, there should be support from the people of the South (the Sinhalese)".
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September - 19 
China’s Ambassador in Sri Lanka Jiang Qinzheng met with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) political-wing head S P Tamilchelvan, on September 19, at LTTE political headquarters in Kilinochchi. The two discussed difficulties being faced by Tamils in the north and east. Qinzheng reportedly said
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China’s Ambassador in Sri Lanka Jiang Qinzheng met with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) political-wing head S P Tamilchelvan, on September 19, at LTTE political headquarters in Kilinochchi. The two discussed difficulties being faced by Tamils in the north and east. Qinzheng reportedly said his country was interested in providing aid to warn-torn areas. His visit and assurance follow a meeting in New York between Chinese Foreign Minister Tang Jiaxuan and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe, on the sidelines of the 57th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. At this meeting, the Foreign Minister assured China’s full support and aid for the peace process in Sri Lanka and expressed the hope that it would bring greater stability in the country in particular and the South Asian region in general.
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September - 19 
The September 16-18, 2002-peace talks between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) have evoked mixed response in Sri Lanka. Sinhala chauvinist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna spokesman Wimal Weerawansa brushed aside the talks as ‘media show’. He charged that the LTTE has yet not
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The September 16-18, 2002-peace talks between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) have evoked mixed response in Sri Lanka. Sinhala chauvinist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna spokesman Wimal Weerawansa brushed aside the talks as ‘media show’. He charged that the LTTE has yet not given up the demand for self-determination, self-government nor a Tamil homeland––all of which together mean a separate state. LTTE chief negotiator Anton Balasingham said at the talks that the LTTE was now making the above-mentioned demands but not a separate Eelam. He claimed that the talks were merely a means of tricking the Sinhala people in the South and speeding up the establishment of a separate state for the LTTE in a constitutional set-up. Weerawansa said, "The peace talks make no sense for people who want true peace but it has a purpose for the government and the LTTE." The LTTE’s purpose, he explained, was a separate state and the government’s purpose was single-party rule.
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September - 20 
Media reports said India supports the Norwegian-facilitated peace talks between the Sri Lankan government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Commenting on the ongoing peace talks, Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal, on September 20, in New Delhi, said, on the one hand Anton Balasingham had
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Media reports said India supports the Norwegian-facilitated peace talks between the Sri Lankan government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Commenting on the ongoing peace talks, Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal, on September 20, in New Delhi, said, on the one hand Anton Balasingham had said nothing 'frightfully new', on the other his position was important in the context of the current peace talks. Sibal denied that Balasingham would make 'transit halt' in India in the future. He observed that the peace talks showed building trust between the negotiating parties. He further said India had an 'abiding interest' in the reconstruction and development of Sri Lanka. "The Government of India has in the past and continues to support efforts to take the peace process towards a settlement that meets the just aspirations of all elements of Sri Lankan society within a sovereign, united Sri Lanka" he added. The first round of talks in the current phase of the peace process concluded on September 18, 2002, in Thailand.
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September - 21 
According to press reports, the much-awaited next round of the ongoing peace talks between Indian government and the leadership of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Issack- Muivah (NSCN-IM) are set to commence today, September 21, in Bangkok. Union government chief interlocutor K. Padmanab
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According to press reports, the much-awaited next round of the ongoing peace talks between Indian government and the leadership of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Issack- Muivah (NSCN-IM) are set to commence today, September 21, in Bangkok. Union government chief interlocutor K. Padmanabhaiah and Intelligence Bureau (IB) chief K. P. Singh have left for the Thai capital Bangkok, reports added.
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September - 21 
Media reports from Nepal said the Maoist insurgents made yet another offer appeal for a cease-fire. In a statement released on September 22, Maoist leaders ‘comrade’ Prachanda and Baburam Bhattarai issued an appeal for peace talks but warned they would continue with the insurrection if the governmen
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Media reports from Nepal said the Maoist insurgents made yet another offer appeal for a cease-fire. In a statement released on September 22, Maoist leaders ‘comrade’ Prachanda and Baburam Bhattarai issued an appeal for peace talks but warned they would continue with the insurrection if the government failed to make a timely response. "We would agree on a ceasefire if the government comes forward for peace talks," the statement held. They appealed for a round table conference to find a solution to the ongoing clashes between insurgents and security forces. Reports said the latest offer by Maoists was eighth in two months. The government is yet to respond to the offer when reports last came in.
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September - 21 
Reports said the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), in a statement issued on September 21, had condemned a leaflet asking Muslims in the Mannar area to leave the place before end-September or face death. A group by the name ‘Elalan Force’, warned that ‘rivers of blood would flow’ if Muslim sch
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Reports said the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), in a statement issued on September 21, had condemned a leaflet asking Muslims in the Mannar area to leave the place before end-September or face death. A group by the name ‘Elalan Force’, warned that ‘rivers of blood would flow’ if Muslim schools in the district did not close down before end-September. "We strongly condemn those who are behind this leaflet, put out mischievously at a time when all are working towards peace and communal harmony", the LTTE said in its statement. It added, "We wish to take this opportunity to once again reiterate our stand that the Northeast is the homeland of the Tamils and Muslims." The LTTE asked Muslims to dismiss the threat and to prevent attempts by disruptive forces to "that are bent on opposing peace."
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September - 22 
Reports from Sri Lanka, on September 23, said 1,500 displaced families returned to their homes in Trincomalee district, following the February 2002-signing of the ‘permanent cease-fire agreement’ between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). When the war was raging, these f
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Reports from Sri Lanka, on September 23, said 1,500 displaced families returned to their homes in Trincomalee district, following the February 2002-signing of the ‘permanent cease-fire agreement’ between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). When the war was raging, these families moved to the Wanni reports said. As their homes are damaged, they were being issued with free dry rations, reports further said.
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September - 23 
According to media reports, the Union government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) have agreed to intensify the ongoing peace negotiations. The decision came at the ongoing parleys in the Thai capital Bangkok. Reports further said that the Naga outfit has agreed
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According to media reports, the Union government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) have agreed to intensify the ongoing peace negotiations. The decision came at the ongoing parleys in the Thai capital Bangkok. Reports further said that the Naga outfit has agreed to come to Delhi for further talks if ‘hurdles’ were removed. In a joint statement issued by Union government chief interlocutor K Padmanabhaiah and NSCN general secretary T. Muivah, both sides reaffirmed ‘the political importance of the broad frame-work agreement contained in the Amsterdam Joint Communiqué issued in July 2002’. The communiqué referred to the assurance in writing given by the NSCN (IM) leadership to the Union government to come to India to hold furthers rounds of talks. Both the parties have discussed a broad range of ‘substantive issues’ and agreed on measures to ensure a smooth continuation of negotiations and the need to intensify the talks. Quoting a senior member of the Steering Committee of the NSCN, Rai Sing, media sources informed, during the talks the Naga side had raised issues such as lifting the ban on the outfit, Armed Forces Special Powers Act and arrest warrants pending against leaders/cadres. Sing, however, did not elaborate on the ‘substantive issues’ touched upon during the talks, reports added.
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September - 24 
In an apparent reference to demands by political parties for holding of peace talks with the Maoist insurgents, Deuba said no government could be against the idea of negotiations. He also reminded that that it was he who had started the peace process with the insurgents, who later walked out of it t
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In an apparent reference to demands by political parties for holding of peace talks with the Maoist insurgents, Deuba said no government could be against the idea of negotiations. He also reminded that that it was he who had started the peace process with the insurgents, who later walked out of it to re-launch the insurrection. "I was the one who initiated the efforts for peace talks and it is well known to all that the Maoists pulled out of the talks unilaterally," he said. He said elections would be held as scheduled in November, and brushed aside the apprehension that Maoist violence would hamper the polls. Deuba said, "The government is committed to defeat the forces of terrorism by all means and accordingly hold the elections in the specified date."
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September - 24 
Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said the Maoist insurgents must remain sincere and keep their promises, if meaningful peace talks were to be held, media reports from Nepal said, on September 24, today. He stresses that the insurgents would have to convince the people about their proposal for tal
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Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said the Maoist insurgents must remain sincere and keep their promises, if meaningful peace talks were to be held, media reports from Nepal said, on September 24, today. He stresses that the insurgents would have to convince the people about their proposal for talks and assure that they will remain committed to their desire for peace talks.
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September - 26 
A media report of September 26 said the seventh round of talks between the Mizoram government and the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) stands deferred. The talks were to have been held this week, dates of which had not been announced either.
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A media report of September 26 said the seventh round of talks between the Mizoram government and the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) stands deferred. The talks were to have been held this week, dates of which had not been announced either.
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September - 26 
Reports said the LTTE Peace Secretariat would be headquartered in Kilinochchi and branches would be opened functioning in all districts of the province. Other reports said the Norwegian facilitators are holding discussions with the government and the LTTE to help establish the Joint Task Force (JTF
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Reports said the LTTE Peace Secretariat would be headquartered in Kilinochchi and branches would be opened functioning in all districts of the province. Other reports said the Norwegian facilitators are holding discussions with the government and the LTTE to help establish the Joint Task Force (JTF) on rehabilitation and reconstruction. The decision to form the JTF was taken at the now concluded first round of peace talks at Sattahip, Thailand, September 16-18.
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September - 27 
Two former Chief Ministers of Nagaland, Hokishe Sema and Vizol, are on their way to Bangkok to meet with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Issack-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leadership. According to media sources, they had left for Bangkok after briefing Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee about the
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Two former Chief Ministers of Nagaland, Hokishe Sema and Vizol, are on their way to Bangkok to meet with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Issack-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leadership. According to media sources, they had left for Bangkok after briefing Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee about the recent political developments in Nagaland. The sources added that both the former leaders submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister urging him to take all necessary steps for the smooth conduct of the upcoming State Legislative Assembly elections. The two ex-Chief Ministers also urged the Prime Minister to expedite the Naga peace process. Some Naga elders who are involved in Naga the peace process and reconciliation accompanied the two ex-Chief Ministers in their way to Bangkok. To recollect, NSCN (IM) leaders have recently held two rounds of talks in Bangkok with Union government chief interlocutor K Padmanabhaiah. The talks reportedly concluded on a positive note. Besides, the outfit’s leadership has agreed to go over to India for the next round of talks.
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September - 27 
Media reports from Sri Lanka said British High Commissioner in Sri Lanka Stephen Evans, on September 27, met with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) political-wing chief S. P. Thamilchelvan in Killinochchi and held discussions on undertaking development activities in the Northeast Province.
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Media reports from Sri Lanka said British High Commissioner in Sri Lanka Stephen Evans, on September 27, met with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) political-wing chief S. P. Thamilchelvan in Killinochchi and held discussions on undertaking development activities in the Northeast Province. Department of International Development director general Nicholas Brewer and other British officials accompanied Evans.
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September - 27 
Media reports said Asgiriya and Malwatte Chapters chief Prelates Udugama Sri Buddharakkhitha Maha Nayaka Thera and Rambukwelle Sri Vipassi Maha Nayaka Thera expressed their happiness at the successful conclusion of the first round of peace talks between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Ta
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Media reports said Asgiriya and Malwatte Chapters chief Prelates Udugama Sri Buddharakkhitha Maha Nayaka Thera and Rambukwelle Sri Vipassi Maha Nayaka Thera expressed their happiness at the successful conclusion of the first round of peace talks between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). They reportedly expressed the confidence that peace will dawn soon on the country. The first round of peace talks was held in Thailand at Sattahip, between September 16 and 18, 2002. The chief Prelates made these observations when chief government negotiator at the peace talks and Constitutional Affairs Minister Professor G.L.Peiris called on them to brief them on the outcome of peace talks and to receive their blessings for the second round of talks scheduled from October 31. Sri Vipassi Nayaka Thera suggested that the discussions should aim to bring in lasting peace within a unitary state under one government, safeguarding the rights of all citizens without discrimination. Buddharakkhitha Mahanayaka Thera sugested that the process must make progress taking one step at a time. He said solutions to problems would not appear suddenly and would have to be achieved gradually.
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October - 3 
The Naga Solidarity Group (NSG) based in various foreign countries has demanded of the Union government to fulfil certain procedures to enable the National Socialist Council of Nagaland––Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) leadership to hold parleys in Delhi. According to media reports, the procedures requested a
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The Naga Solidarity Group (NSG) based in various foreign countries has demanded of the Union government to fulfil certain procedures to enable the National Socialist Council of Nagaland––Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) leadership to hold parleys in Delhi. According to media reports, the procedures requested are: to lift the ban on the NSCN-IM outfit, withdrawal of arrest warrants served against NSCN-IM leaders and members, repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act and a safe passage to Naga leaders to leave India if the talks broke down. It also reportedly asked the release of all Naga political prisoners and practice of non-interference in the internal affairs of Nagas and in the efforts made by Naga organizations to seek reconciliation among warring Naga groups. Media reports added that the NSG also demanded that the Union government should respond to the proposal submitted by the NSCN-IM in 2001 for a peaceful negotiated settlement between Nagas and India.
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October - 13 
Other reports said a Peace Committee comprising civic and religious leaders has been formed to defuse tensions and create a climate of peaceful coexistence between the major communities
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Other reports said a Peace Committee comprising civic and religious leaders has been formed to defuse tensions and create a climate of peaceful coexistence between the major communities
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October - 15 
Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief negotiator Anton Balasingham and his wife Adele reached Wanni from London around on October 15 LTTE sources in Kilinochchi were quoted as having said. They were received in Mullaithivu LTTE political-wing chief S. P. Thamilselvan, Sea Tigers special comm
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Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief negotiator Anton Balasingham and his wife Adele reached Wanni from London around on October 15 LTTE sources in Kilinochchi were quoted as having said. They were received in Mullaithivu LTTE political-wing chief S. P. Thamilselvan, Sea Tigers special commander ‘col.’ Soosai, Tamil Eelam Police Force chief Nadesan. From Mulllaithivu they proceeded to Wanni. Balasingham’s visit comes two weeks ahead of the second round of direct peace talks between the government and the LTTE. Reports also held that LTTE spokesman Daya Master told the state-run Daily News that "Balasingham will brief [LTTE chief] Prabhakaran on the peace process and the duo will work out the LTTE stance on the second round of talks". Balasingham and Prabhakaran are expected to discuss the outcome of the first round of talks held at Pattya in Thailand, and the setting-up of a Joint Task Force agreed upon by both parties at the first round o talks, Daya Master reportedly said.
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October - 16 
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, while talking to a news agency in Guwahati, said, "We want the ULFA to come forward for unconditional peace talks and our doors are always open".
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Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, while talking to a news agency in Guwahati, said, "We want the ULFA to come forward for unconditional peace talks and our doors are always open".
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October - 16 
The state-run Daily News said Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief negotiator and ideologue Anton Balasingham, on October 15 afternoon and again on October 16, met with LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran and discussed preparations for the second round of direct peace talks with the governme
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The state-run Daily News said Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief negotiator and ideologue Anton Balasingham, on October 15 afternoon and again on October 16, met with LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran and discussed preparations for the second round of direct peace talks with the government, due to be held towards the end of this month (October). An LTTE spokesman was quoted as saying "Balasingham updated Prabhakaran on the peace process…" The two were reportedly chalking out the stance that the LTTE should take on "core issues due to be discussed at the second round of talks". The spokesman also said, the core issue for the LTTE at the second round is reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Northeast, but gave no details.
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October - 17 
Media reports said the seventh round of talks between the Mizoram government and Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) leaders were held in Aizawl, on October 17. Reports further said both sides discussed various matters relating to the Reang issue, including the for the Bru Development Council and r
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Media reports said the seventh round of talks between the Mizoram government and Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) leaders were held in Aizawl, on October 17. Reports further said both sides discussed various matters relating to the Reang issue, including the for the Bru Development Council and repatriation of Reang refugees from Kanchanpur in North Tripura. The meeting also decided to continue negotiations further in December 2002. However, the dates have not yet been specified in the report.
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October - 17 
Media reports said the seventh round of talks between the Mizoram government and the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) would to be held on October 17, today, in Aizawl. The outfit, which is responsible for many terrorist activities in the State, has been talking to the authorities for a secure pl
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Media reports said the seventh round of talks between the Mizoram government and the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) would to be held on October 17, today, in Aizawl. The outfit, which is responsible for many terrorist activities in the State, has been talking to the authorities for a secure place for the Reangs, a tribe in Mizoram.
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October - 18 
On October 18, Union government chief interlocutor in the Naga peace talks K Padmanabhaiah briefed Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani on the progress of latest parleys with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) leadership. According to media reports, the briefing lasted for
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On October 18, Union government chief interlocutor in the Naga peace talks K Padmanabhaiah briefed Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani on the progress of latest parleys with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) leadership. According to media reports, the briefing lasted for 45 minutes and was attended by senior Union Home Ministry officials. To recollect, in September 2002 parleys were held in Bangkok between Padmanabhaiah and NSCN-IM leaders, where they had agreed to visit India to take the political dialogue further. Also, in a joint statement issued after the discussions in Bangkok, the two sides had agreed to intensify the peace process and both sides reaffirmed "the political importance of the broad framework agreement contained in the Amsterdam Joint Communiqué.
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October - 18 
The Union government would assist Jharkhand in tackling left-wing extremist—Naxalite—problem in the State. This assurance was reportedly given by Deputy Prime Minister LK Advani during his meeting with State Chief Minister Babu Lal Marandi, in New Delhi, on October 17.
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The Union government would assist Jharkhand in tackling left-wing extremist—Naxalite—problem in the State. This assurance was reportedly given by Deputy Prime Minister LK Advani during his meeting with State Chief Minister Babu Lal Marandi, in New Delhi, on October 17.
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October - 18 
The delegation would be meeting with President Chandrika Kumaratunga, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe, members of the Peace Secretariat, the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission, several other government officials and the LTTE leadership. It is also set to meet with Leader of the Opposition Mahinda Raja
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The delegation would be meeting with President Chandrika Kumaratunga, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe, members of the Peace Secretariat, the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission, several other government officials and the LTTE leadership. It is also set to meet with Leader of the Opposition Mahinda Rajapakse, civil society leaders and the business community the Royal Norwegian Embassy said in a statement issued in Colombo. The talks will focus on preparations for the second round of talks, its agenda and the formation of the Joint Task Force agreed to by at the first round of talks in Sattahip, Thailand, between government and the LTTE. Besides, the Implementation of the ‘permanent cease-fire agreement and the recent tensions in the East will also be discussed, reports said.
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October - 19 
A Norwegian delegation, headed by Deputy Foreign Minister Vidar Helgesen, is expected in Sri Lanka today, October 19, to discuss instituting the Joint Task Force and the arrangements for the second round of direct peace talks in Thailand between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eela
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A Norwegian delegation, headed by Deputy Foreign Minister Vidar Helgesen, is expected in Sri Lanka today, October 19, to discuss instituting the Joint Task Force and the arrangements for the second round of direct peace talks in Thailand between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). The delegation will be meeting with both government officials and the LTTE. Other members of the delegation include Ambassador in Sri Lanka Jon Westborg, Second Secretary Thomas Stangeland, Special Advisor Erik Solheim, Hans Brattskar and Foreign Ministry Advisor Lisa Golden.
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October - 21 
An unnamed LTTE Political Headquarters spokesman, in Kilinochchi, was quoted as having said that LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran will lead the LTTE delegation at the talks with Hegelsen Ambassador Jon Westborg and special peace envoy Erik Solheim. The LTTE delegation would consist of Prabhakaran,
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An unnamed LTTE Political Headquarters spokesman, in Kilinochchi, was quoted as having said that LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran will lead the LTTE delegation at the talks with Hegelsen Ambassador Jon Westborg and special peace envoy Erik Solheim. The LTTE delegation would consist of Prabhakaran, chief negotiator Anton Balasingham, his wife Adele and LTTE political-wing chief S P Thamilchelvam.
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October - 21 
Media reports from Sri Lanka said Deputy Foreign Minister Vidar Helgesen of Norway, the facilitating country in the ongoing peace process in Sri Lanka, is likely to meet with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and peace delegation members, on October 21, today. He is expected to discuss with them t
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Media reports from Sri Lanka said Deputy Foreign Minister Vidar Helgesen of Norway, the facilitating country in the ongoing peace process in Sri Lanka, is likely to meet with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and peace delegation members, on October 21, today. He is expected to discuss with them the formation of the Joint Task Force and preparations for the second round of direct peace talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) due later in the month. Hegelsen is also likely to meet with Leader of the Opposition Mahinda Rajapakse today. Hegelsen has already met with some of the Ministers and government officials, besides Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) chief Maj Gen (Retd) Trond Furuhovde. The latter had briefed the former "on the implementation of the cease-fire agreement––what we have achieved yet and what have to," SLMM spokesman Teitur Torkelsson was quoted in the state-run Daily News as having said.
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October - 22 
Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Vidar Helgesen lead a delegation that met with the Government Agent in Jaffna, divisional secretaries, Mayor, heads of department of the Jaffna secretariat and others, on October 22, ahead of a meeting with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leadership, lat
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Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Vidar Helgesen lead a delegation that met with the Government Agent in Jaffna, divisional secretaries, Mayor, heads of department of the Jaffna secretariat and others, on October 22, ahead of a meeting with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leadership, later in the day. Speaking at a press conference following the meeting, Helgesen said he was optimistic about the ongoing peace process in Sri Lanka, despite political turmoil and said 84 per cent of the people of the country support the peace process.
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October - 23 
In a related development, Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga, who was in Bangkok to extend an invitation to NSCN-IM Th Muivah and Issac Swu on behalf of the Union government, said his mission was successful, while he is believed to have assured them about the Union government’s motive. The governmen
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In a related development, Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga, who was in Bangkok to extend an invitation to NSCN-IM Th Muivah and Issac Swu on behalf of the Union government, said his mission was successful, while he is believed to have assured them about the Union government’s motive. The government, according to sources, is keen to take the peace process to its logical conclusion and break the stalemate. However, reports hold, this time round there is hope that the NSCN (IM) could soften its hard-line stand.
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October - 23 
Media reports, on October 23, indicated the Mizoram government has beefed-up security arrangements in Mamit, Aizawl and Kolasib districts. The step was reportedly taken as the seventh round of talks with the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF), held on October 17 in the Sate capital Aizawl, could n
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Media reports, on October 23, indicated the Mizoram government has beefed-up security arrangements in Mamit, Aizawl and Kolasib districts. The step was reportedly taken as the seventh round of talks with the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF), held on October 17 in the Sate capital Aizawl, could not succeed in reaching an agreement. The BNLF has accused the Mizoram government of insincerity. The outfit has also reportedly announced it would not participate in the proposed eighth round of talks scheduled in December.
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October - 23 
Media reports said the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has announced its delegation for the second round of direct peace talks with the government in Thailand, scheduled to be held later in the month. LTTE chief negotiator and ideologue Anton Balasimngham will continue to lead the team that
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Media reports said the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has announced its delegation for the second round of direct peace talks with the government in Thailand, scheduled to be held later in the month. LTTE chief negotiator and ideologue Anton Balasimngham will continue to lead the team that would comprise of team secretary Adele Balasingham, LTTE legal advisor V. Rudrakumar and rehabilitation and development expert Jay Maheswaran––all of who participated in the first round of talks as well. The additional members announced for the second round are LTTE political wing chief S. P. Thamilselvan, and LTTE special commander for Batticaloa-Amparai district Col. Karuna.
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October - 24 
The apex Naga tribal body, Naga Hoho, urged the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Issac-Muivah (NSCN-IM) to take the initiative to talk with different factions for an ‘honourable, acceptable and workable settlement’ to the Naga problem. According to media reports, Hoho president M Vero, in a me
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The apex Naga tribal body, Naga Hoho, urged the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Issac-Muivah (NSCN-IM) to take the initiative to talk with different factions for an ‘honourable, acceptable and workable settlement’ to the Naga problem. According to media reports, Hoho president M Vero, in a message, reportedly said that the NSCN-IM, at its Bangkok meet, had accepted that healing and reconciliation could not take place and accordingly the Naga Hoho started contact with other groups. To recollect, the Hoho, Church leaders and other Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) launched a combined Naga reconciliation initiative, in December 2001, in Kohima, which was participated by 35 Naga tribes and sub-tribes from all Naga areas.
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October - 25 
A ‘white paper’ by the Naga Hoho has reportedly incorporated all Nagas, irrespective of the place where they reside, as member of one family. According to media reports, the apex tribal body of Nagaland said it would protect the identity of all Naga tribes, despite ‘arbitrary political boundaries’,
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A ‘white paper’ by the Naga Hoho has reportedly incorporated all Nagas, irrespective of the place where they reside, as member of one family. According to media reports, the apex tribal body of Nagaland said it would protect the identity of all Naga tribes, despite ‘arbitrary political boundaries’, which divide the Naga people. However, the Hoho urged the people to honour the traditional boundary, which is the basis of conflict among Naga tribes, and further assured that the tribal body would try to impartially solve inter-tribe strife.
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October - 25 
According to media reports, the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) termed the proposed Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) as a non-pragmatic move. NDFB ‘chief’ D.R. Nabla alias Ranjan Daimari proclaimed that his outfit is capable of solving the Bodo issue. In a statement published in the
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According to media reports, the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) termed the proposed Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) as a non-pragmatic move. NDFB ‘chief’ D.R. Nabla alias Ranjan Daimari proclaimed that his outfit is capable of solving the Bodo issue. In a statement published in the online of NDFB mouthpiece Gwdan Mahari (New nation), on October 25, Nabla said, ‘…The NDFB is left with no other option but to consider the very issue of dialogue with utmost discretion’. He also said, ‘Although we are waging an armed struggle for freedom, we are not against talks with the Indian government.’
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October - 29 
The government delegation to the second round of peace talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), that begins on October 31, is set to leave for Thailand today, October 29, the state-run Daily News said. The team leaving today includes Peace Secretariat Director General Bernard Gunatik
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The government delegation to the second round of peace talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), that begins on October 31, is set to leave for Thailand today, October 29, the state-run Daily News said. The team leaving today includes Peace Secretariat Director General Bernard Gunatiklake, Sri Lankan Army Major General Kottegoda,.John Gunaratne and Chanaka Jayasekera. The other members would follow them, on October 30. There were, however, no reports of the travel plans of the LTTE team. Chief among the issues to be discussed id the setting-up of the Joint Task Force to undertake reconstruction and rehabilitation work, as has already been reported.
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October - 30 
Another report said Cabinet Minister and Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) chief Rauf Hakim, also a member of the government team in the peace talks with the LTTE, on October 30, met with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe. The meeting was held in the backdrop of SLMC Members of Parliament demanding
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Another report said Cabinet Minister and Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) chief Rauf Hakim, also a member of the government team in the peace talks with the LTTE, on October 30, met with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe. The meeting was held in the backdrop of SLMC Members of Parliament demanding an administrative district for the Muslims and announcing they would boycott Parliament indefinitely till their demand is met. Senior Muslim leaders too, on October 29, discussed the demand. Hakim, reports said, would after the meeting with Wickremasinghe join the government delegation in Thailand.
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October - 30 
Media reports said the government and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) delegations to the second round of peace talks, on October 30, left on the same plane from Colombo to Thailand. The talks commence today, October 31, and would be held for four days.
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Media reports said the government and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) delegations to the second round of peace talks, on October 30, left on the same plane from Colombo to Thailand. The talks commence today, October 31, and would be held for four days.
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Media reports from the capital Colombo said clashes occurred between Sinhala and Muslim communities on October 30. These resulted in the death of a Muslim and injuries to 12 more. A curfew was immediately clamped on the area and subsequently lifted. Meanwhile, even as the government and Liberation T
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Media reports from the capital Colombo said clashes occurred between Sinhala and Muslim communities on October 30. These resulted in the death of a Muslim and injuries to 12 more. A curfew was immediately clamped on the area and subsequently lifted. Meanwhile, even as the government and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) sat down for the second round of peace negotiations, on October 31, in Thailand, clashes recurred between the two communities and curfew was re-imposed. The clashes on the second day were reported while mourners were taking out the funeral procession of the person killed on October 30. In these clashes, a Buddhist monk was attacked, besides a Muslim wounded when police opened fire to disperse the crowd. A high-level security meeting was held in Colombo, on October 31, to assess the situation and was presided over by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe. Minister Tilak Marapone, Interior Minister John Amaratunge, the Inspector General of Police, Minister Mohamed Maharoof and top officials of the three armed forces attended the meeting. President Chandrika Kumaratunga, meanwhile appealed to people to stay calm and maintain peace. "There are people with selfish motives trying to incite the public. I appeal to you to remain calm and not be deceived by such rumours", Kumaratunga said in a statement, on October 31. She further said, "Any clash or conflict which has ethnic or religious undertones is an obstacle to national unity and progress. It is essential that we maintain a peaceful environment in and around Colombo, which is our Commercial Capital, inhabited by people of different communities and religions". Leaders of the Muslim community in Colombo, too, made appeals for peace and restraint.
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