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January - 1 
A media report of January 1, 2003 said various Dimasa civil society groups, including the Dimaraji Revival Demand Committee, Dimaraji Statehood Party, All Dimasa Students’ Union and Dimaraji Mohila Samaj, have welcomed the cease-fire agreement between the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) and the government.
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A media report of January 1, 2003 said various Dimasa civil society groups, including the Dimaraji Revival Demand Committee, Dimaraji Statehood Party, All Dimasa Students’ Union and Dimaraji Mohila Samaj, have welcomed the cease-fire agreement between the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) and the government. These groups also extended their full cooperation to find a solution to the Dimaraji issue through peaceful and democratic process.
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January - 1 
The process of finalising the ground rules of the ceasefire agreement between the government and the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) is underway. A media report of January 2 indicated that the Assam government has started the process of setting up four designated camps for DHD cadres. The outfit had announc
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The process of finalising the ground rules of the ceasefire agreement between the government and the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) is underway. A media report of January 2 indicated that the Assam government has started the process of setting up four designated camps for DHD cadres. The outfit had announced suspension of all 'hostilities' with the security forces for six months, from January 1. According to official sources, the designated camps would be set up for purposes of board and lodging of DHD cadres during the ceasefire-period. The government has also asked the Special Branch (SB) of Assam police to chalk out a list of arms and ammunition DHD cadres would be allowed to keep for their personal security during this period. A monitoring cell headed by a joint secretary in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs will be set up to ensure adherence to the ground rules by both the security forces and DHD cadres.
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January - 6 
In a further development, a red alert has been sounded in Nagaland ahead of the Naga peace talks scheduled for January 9. Security in the State has been beefed-up following intelligence reports that some terrorists have entered the State to create trouble and to derail the peace talks.
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In a further development, a red alert has been sounded in Nagaland ahead of the Naga peace talks scheduled for January 9. Security in the State has been beefed-up following intelligence reports that some terrorists have entered the State to create trouble and to derail the peace talks.
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January - 6 
Some 60 leaders of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isack-Muivah(NSCN-IM) have reportedly left Dimapur, Nagaland, for New Delhi after the two top leaders, Th. Muivah and Isack Swu, had cancelled their visit to Nagaland. As per reports, both the NSCN-IM leaders had limited their trip only t
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Some 60 leaders of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isack-Muivah(NSCN-IM) have reportedly left Dimapur, Nagaland, for New Delhi after the two top leaders, Th. Muivah and Isack Swu, had cancelled their visit to Nagaland. As per reports, both the NSCN-IM leaders had limited their trip only to New Delhi due to certain undisclosed reasons. Meanwhile, reports added that no invitation has been sent to the Naga Hoho, the apex tribal body of the Nagas, or other Nagaland-based NGOs by the NSCN-IM to visit New Delhi.
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January - 6 
The fourth round of government-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) peace talks will commence at the Rose garden resort in Nakhon Pathorn, Thailand, today, January 6, amidst uncertainty about the agenda. At the end of the third round of talks in Oslo, Norway, in December 2002, the government agr
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The fourth round of government-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) peace talks will commence at the Rose garden resort in Nakhon Pathorn, Thailand, today, January 6, amidst uncertainty about the agenda. At the end of the third round of talks in Oslo, Norway, in December 2002, the government agreed with the LTTE’s proposal that the fourth round should focus mainly on a federal structure for the north-east. The government subsequently said human rights issues in the north-east would also figure prominently at the fourth round. However, things have changed over the last month, with the focus now being on resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in High Security Zones surrounding army camps in the Jaffna Peninsula. Media reports quoted LTTE chief negotiator Anton Balasingham as saying core issues will not be discussed until the government considers resettlement of IDPs.
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January - 7 
The Naga Hoho, the apex body of all Naga tribes, indicated optimism about the proposed talks between he Union government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isack-Muivah (NSCN-IM), scheduled to be held in New Delhi between January 9 and 10. Naga Hoho chief M Vero reportedly said the NSCN
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The Naga Hoho, the apex body of all Naga tribes, indicated optimism about the proposed talks between he Union government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isack-Muivah (NSCN-IM), scheduled to be held in New Delhi between January 9 and 10. Naga Hoho chief M Vero reportedly said the NSCN (IM) should know what people want and added, ‘If they are really working for the people, they should sort out the problem’.
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January - 9 
According to media reports, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) deputy kilonser (minister) Khughalu Mulatonu indicated that chairman S.S. Khaplang could return to India later in the year for "political negotiations" with the Union government. Quoting him, reports added, on Janua
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According to media reports, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) deputy kilonser (minister) Khughalu Mulatonu indicated that chairman S.S. Khaplang could return to India later in the year for "political negotiations" with the Union government. Quoting him, reports added, on January 10, the outfit had lined up "something very positive" for Nagaland. He said Khaplang ‘was keen to come to India and lay the stepping stone for a political process’. Khaplang is based in Myanmar. Although the Union government and the Khaplang faction announced a cease-fire on April 29, 2000, both are yet to commence talks.
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January - 9 
Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ideologue and chief negotiator Anton Balasingham firmly declared on the last day, January 9, of the now concluded fourth round of peace talks with the government that the LTTE would not disarm till its goals were met. Stating that "disarming would be suicidal"
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Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ideologue and chief negotiator Anton Balasingham firmly declared on the last day, January 9, of the now concluded fourth round of peace talks with the government that the LTTE would not disarm till its goals were met. Stating that "disarming would be suicidal", he added, "The strength of this (LTTE) army is the protection of our people, the bargaining power of our people and we will not disarm until the aspirations of our people are met." Seeking to dispel the notion that several thousand Sri Lankan troops were alive and in LTTE custody, he said, "… hundreds of soldiers died. When we tried to return the bodies… the Army… refused to accept them [to avoid] problems … as these soldiers were listed as missing". He estimated that some 25,000 government troops and 17,5000 LTTE cadres were killed in the nearly two decade-old ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka.
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January - 9 
The fourth round of peace talks between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) concluded in Thailand, focussing primarily on humanitarian issues. Both sides agreed there was the need for the speedy implementation of humanitarian programmes to improve the daily lives of the pe
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The fourth round of peace talks between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) concluded in Thailand, focussing primarily on humanitarian issues. Both sides agreed there was the need for the speedy implementation of humanitarian programmes to improve the daily lives of the people. A significant agreement reached at was an action plan on resettling in Jaffna outside the High Security Zones (HSZs) of internally displaced person (IDPs), in the first phase. In the second phase, IDPs would be resettled within the HSZs. It was also agreed that the World Bank should be made the ‘custodian’ of financial assistance extended by donor countries to undertake rehabilitation and reconstruction projects. While differences persisted on the Sub-Committee on De-escalation and Normalisation (SDN), both sides agreed to conduct monthly meetings, with the participation of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission, to review the implementation of and adherence to the cease-fire. The two sides also announced the formation of the Sub-Committee on Women.
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January - 10 
According to an unnamed NSCN-IM source, the outfit’s leadership has directed both the military and civil wings to be on full alert in case of a break down of the ongoing peace talks in New Delhi. However, while speaking to the media, the Naga leaders reaffirmed their January 9-statement of ‘uncondit
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According to an unnamed NSCN-IM source, the outfit’s leadership has directed both the military and civil wings to be on full alert in case of a break down of the ongoing peace talks in New Delhi. However, while speaking to the media, the Naga leaders reaffirmed their January 9-statement of ‘unconditional talks' to find a peaceful solution to the Naga problem.
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January - 10 
According to media reports, the Union government would like to start negotiations with the proscribed A’chik National Volunteers’ Council (ANVC) terrorist outfit of Meghalaya, after the ongoing Naga peace talks in Delhi. Quoting official sources, though a date is yet to be fixed, talks could most li
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According to media reports, the Union government would like to start negotiations with the proscribed A’chik National Volunteers’ Council (ANVC) terrorist outfit of Meghalaya, after the ongoing Naga peace talks in Delhi. Quoting official sources, though a date is yet to be fixed, talks could most likely take place in early February. Reportedly, the government and the ANVC agreed to meet in New Delhi and to work out a settlement. Unnamed sources in Garo Hills claimed the outfit has already held two meetings with the Union government’s representatives where it has agreed to meet Union government leaders without any preconditions. However, the only condition reportedly set by the ANVC was security cover to its leaders— chairman Dilash Marak and general secretary Jerome Momin, in hiding in Bangladesh.
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January - 10 
On January 10, the two top National Socilist Council of Nagaland-Isack-Muivah(NSCN-IM) leaders—Th. Muivah and Isack Swu met with Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani and reiterate that their goal of a single administrative unit comprising all Naga-dominated areas remained intact. According to media repo
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On January 10, the two top National Socilist Council of Nagaland-Isack-Muivah(NSCN-IM) leaders—Th. Muivah and Isack Swu met with Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani and reiterate that their goal of a single administrative unit comprising all Naga-dominated areas remained intact. According to media reports, after a 50-minute long meeting, general secretary Th. Muivah said Nagaland was the place of their natural habitation and they (the Nagas) were asking nothing more or nothing less. Both the leaders reportedly said the outfit neither would participate nor interfere in the forthcoming Legislative Assembly elections in Nagaland.
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January - 10 
The Opposition People’s Alliance said, on January 10, Cabinet Minister and government chief negotiator in the peace talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) G L Peiris’ statement on High Security Zones (HSZs) was "absurd". PA spokesman Sarath Amunugama claimed the Armed Forces did not
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The Opposition People’s Alliance said, on January 10, Cabinet Minister and government chief negotiator in the peace talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) G L Peiris’ statement on High Security Zones (HSZs) was "absurd". PA spokesman Sarath Amunugama claimed the Armed Forces did not share the government’s view. Speaking at a press conference he demanded that the LTTE decommission its weapons before the security forces vacated the HSZs. He said, "Under no circumstances, as has been pointed out by the Army to the government, can we jeopardize the safety and security of our Armed Forces station in these two places (Palaly and Kankesanthurai in Jaffna). The government’s writ is maintained in the northern peninsula through these two points", he said. He also said the Army linking vacating HSZs to the LTTE decommisiioning its weapons was "pragmatic and realistic". The LTTE has already rejected the demand.
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January - 12 
Japanese special envoy for peace building, rehabilitation and reconstruction in Sri Lanka Yasushi Akashi said in Bangkok, Thailand, on January 12, his country would host the sixth round of government-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) peace talks, in March 2003. The announcement was following a
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Japanese special envoy for peace building, rehabilitation and reconstruction in Sri Lanka Yasushi Akashi said in Bangkok, Thailand, on January 12, his country would host the sixth round of government-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) peace talks, in March 2003. The announcement was following a meeting with LTTE ideologue and chief negotiator Anton Balasingham, reports said. The two discussed the Japan’s aid plans for Sri Lanka, the outcome of the now concluded fourth round of peace talks and provision for Japanese aid for reconstruction projects in the former war zones in the north and east of Sri Lanka. Also, Akashi is due to visit the Wanni to participate in a meeting, on January 16, of the Sub-Committee on Immediate Humanitarian and Rehabilitation Needs (SIHRN). He is also likely to meet with LTTE chief Prabhakaran sometime in February 2003.
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January - 13 
Deputy Premier L.K. Advani, on January 13, said the Union government was ready with a blueprint to resolve the Naga issue. He, however, gave no details. While talking to the media in Guwahati, he further said the visit of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN -IM) leaders, Thuingaleng M
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Deputy Premier L.K. Advani, on January 13, said the Union government was ready with a blueprint to resolve the Naga issue. He, however, gave no details. While talking to the media in Guwahati, he further said the visit of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN -IM) leaders, Thuingaleng Muivah and Isak Chisi Swu, to New Delhi and the subsequent talks was an important development in this direction. He said, "The Naga peace process has shifted its focus from foreign soil to India. This itself is a very positive sign".
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January - 14 
Media reports of January 15 claimed talks on ‘substantive issues’ between Union government chief interlocutor K Padmanabhaiah and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isack-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leaders—Isak Swu and Th. Muivah––would start on January 19. Both the leaders are expected to leave India on
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Media reports of January 15 claimed talks on ‘substantive issues’ between Union government chief interlocutor K Padmanabhaiah and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isack-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leaders—Isak Swu and Th. Muivah––would start on January 19. Both the leaders are expected to leave India on January 23. Substantive issues which would be addressed are: demand for a homeland under a single administrative unit, separate flag, right to open trade and investment, common defence mechanism, missions abroad, control over natural resources and tax laws.
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January - 14 
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and the Sri Lankan government held discussions on the voluntary repatriation of Sri Lankan Tamil refugees from India, in Kilinochchi, on January 14. The meeting concluded that further investment is ne
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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and the Sri Lankan government held discussions on the voluntary repatriation of Sri Lankan Tamil refugees from India, in Kilinochchi, on January 14. The meeting concluded that further investment is necessary to create conditions conducive for the safe and dignified repatriation of refugees from India. They expressed readiness to accord high priority to programmes aimed at creating the right conditions for the return of refugees. They also said returning refugees should be given support equitable to that extended to returning internally displaced persons. The participants said, to enable voluntary repatriation there was the need to further improve conditions of physical security by addressing human rights concerns, violence against civilians and reducing the risk from landmines and unexploded ordnance. They called for improving legal security by restoring common administrative, independent judicial and democratic policing systems. Material security through investing in restoring basic services was another area that required further improvement, they said. Stating that transport facilities also needed to be improved, they said special attention was needed for the restoration of Talaimannar jetty for use as the principal port of entry.
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January - 16 
Visiting National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leaders Isak Swu and Th Muivah had met with leaders of Opposition parties in Parliament on January 16, at the residence of former Prime Minister VP Singh in New Delhi. According to media reports, the meeting was not attended by th
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Visiting National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leaders Isak Swu and Th Muivah had met with leaders of Opposition parties in Parliament on January 16, at the residence of former Prime Minister VP Singh in New Delhi. According to media reports, the meeting was not attended by the Congress-I. Quoting VP Singh, reports said, when Congress president and Leader of the Opposition Sonia Gandhi was invited for the meeting, she reportedy said the timing was not appropriate to attend the meeting. Other prominent leaders who attended the meeting included former Premier I K Gujural, Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader Sitaram Yechury, Lok Janshakti leader Ram Vilas Paswan and Communist Party of India (CPI) leader A B Bardhan, as well as Consumer Affairs Minister and Janata Dal (United) leader Sharad Yadav .
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January - 16 
Cabinet Spokesman and government chief negotiator G. L. Peiris said, on January 16, the government will not compromise on the vital interests of the Sri Lanka at the peace negotiations with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). He said the government and the LTTE have demonstrated a high leve
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Cabinet Spokesman and government chief negotiator G. L. Peiris said, on January 16, the government will not compromise on the vital interests of the Sri Lanka at the peace negotiations with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). He said the government and the LTTE have demonstrated a high level of commitment to surmount difficult situations. "At the last [fourth] session of peace talks we demonstrated that the Government will not hesitate to assert itself and take a strong stand when required", Peiris said. As evidence, he said there were differences of opinion on resettling internally displaced persons (IDPs) in High Security Zones (HSZs) and "at the end of the talks both parties agreed to complete resettlement outside the HSZ in the first phase and then go into the HSZs later." He also added that resettlement in HSZs will commence based on the report of General Satish Nambiar of India who gas been asked to prepare a technical report on the situation in the HSZs. He also said the fifth round of peace talks would be held in Thailand between February 7 and 10. The core political, economic and humanitarian issues will be taken up at these talks. He disclosed that Amnesty International former chief Ian Martin would attend the talks and help in drawing up a comprehensive programme to safeguard human rights, for the final solution as well as during the negotiations period as well.
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January - 17 
Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran, on January 17, sent a message to delegates attending the meeting of the Sub-Committee on Immediate Humanitarian and Rehabilitation Needs (SIHRN) that met in Killinochchi, the LTTE’s Voice of Tigers (VoT) radio said. Foreign delega
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Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran, on January 17, sent a message to delegates attending the meeting of the Sub-Committee on Immediate Humanitarian and Rehabilitation Needs (SIHRN) that met in Killinochchi, the LTTE’s Voice of Tigers (VoT) radio said. Foreign delegates attending the meeting include World Bank vice president for South Asia Meiko Nishimizu, Japanese special peace envoy Yasushi Akashi, World Bank country director for Sri Lanka Peter Harold. The World Bank is the custodian of funds that would be extended by donor countries for rehabilitation and reconstruction in war-torn Sri Lanka. Japan has emerged as a prospective major donor and is set to host the donors’ conference as well as the sixth round of government-LTTE peace talks.
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January - 17 
The state-run Daily News said, on January 18, the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) has asked the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to replace its representative in the Batticaloa Peace Committee, Sinnaiah, immediately. SLMM deputy chief Hakrup Haukland was quoted in the Daily News as saying
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The state-run Daily News said, on January 18, the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) has asked the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to replace its representative in the Batticaloa Peace Committee, Sinnaiah, immediately. SLMM deputy chief Hakrup Haukland was quoted in the Daily News as saying, "We are not satisfied with his behaviour. We are very displeased over the manner [in which] he handled the issue of the LTTE member who took cyanide," he said. Reports quoting unnamed police officials in Batticaloa said an LTTE cadre had taken cyanide and was admitted to a hospital through the SLMM. Following his recovery, Sinnaiah mediated to hand over the cadre back to LTTE. Reports, however, made no mention of the date on which the cadre was admitted to a hospital or handed over to the LTTE.
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January - 18 
According to media reports of January 18, the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) might also join the peace process if the Union government succeeded in resolving the Naga issue, currently being negotiated with the Isak-Muivah faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM). The o
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According to media reports of January 18, the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) might also join the peace process if the Union government succeeded in resolving the Naga issue, currently being negotiated with the Isak-Muivah faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM). The outfit, in its mouthpiece Freedom, reportedly said, "ULFA does heartily wish for a peaceful solution of this decades’ old conflict. If there is a peaceful solution, we will definitely pursue the footsteps of the process." The outfit considered the present peace talks with the NSCN-IM as an acid test for the Union government to find a political solution to conflicts in the north-eastern region. So far, the outfit has been insisting on three preconditions for talks––that the negotiations should be held in a third country; should include Assamese 'sovereignty' on the agenda; and should be held in the presence of a United Nations representative.
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January - 20 
According to media reports, the Union government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) will hold official-level talks in New Delhi, on January 20, today. Both the visiting Naga leaders—Isak Swu and Th. Muivah––are likely to meet Union government chief interlocutor in N
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According to media reports, the Union government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) will hold official-level talks in New Delhi, on January 20, today. Both the visiting Naga leaders—Isak Swu and Th. Muivah––are likely to meet Union government chief interlocutor in Naga peace talks K Padmanabhaiah, Intelligence Bureau (IB) chief K P Singh and Secretary (Border Management) in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) R C Jain. Reports said both the sides are expected to discuss several issues, such as the NSCN-IM's demand for the creation of a greater homeland for Naga tribes, demand for greater political and financial autonomy, a separate flag for the State and setting up cultural and liaison offices abroad.
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January - 21 
The BLT is observing a cease-fire with the government since March 2000, and on January 20 it was extended till February 21, 2003.
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The BLT is observing a cease-fire with the government since March 2000, and on January 20 it was extended till February 21, 2003.
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The official-level talks between the Union government and the NSCN-IM have been deferred by a day and are now scheduled to be held on January 21 and 22, in New Delhi. According to official sources, the two sides are likely to issue a joint statement at the end of the talks.
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The official-level talks between the Union government and the NSCN-IM have been deferred by a day and are now scheduled to be held on January 21 and 22, in New Delhi. According to official sources, the two sides are likely to issue a joint statement at the end of the talks.
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January - 21 
The government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) are set to meet in less than a fortnight to discuss cease-fire violations, the state-run Daily News said on January 21. The meeting follows an agreement reached during the fourth round of peace talks in Thailand that the two sides should
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The government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) are set to meet in less than a fortnight to discuss cease-fire violations, the state-run Daily News said on January 21. The meeting follows an agreement reached during the fourth round of peace talks in Thailand that the two sides should meet once every month to resolve disputes arising from truce violations. The forthcoming meeting will take up issues such as truce violations, child conscription and abductions of government soldiers. The two sides will meet in the presence of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM). SLMM spokesman Teitur Torkelsson said, on January 20, "Now that the last round of peace talks have provided this opportunity, we are hopeful that all thorny issues will be resolved", and added that it was important to resolve the issue of truce violations. The first meeting is expected to take up the detention of a government soldier in Kilinochchi, forcible removal of an LTTE prisoner while being transported at Mankulam, disappearance of a soldier gathering intelligence and the conscription of child soldiers.
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January - 22 
The ongoing peace talks between the Union government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah(NSCN-IM) have been extended by a day and are scheduled to conclude today, January 23. According to official sources, two more sessions of peace talks would be held. In the previous session
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The ongoing peace talks between the Union government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah(NSCN-IM) have been extended by a day and are scheduled to conclude today, January 23. According to official sources, two more sessions of peace talks would be held. In the previous sessions both the parties have explained their respective stand and expressed satisfaction over the developments so far.
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January - 22 
The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) said in a press release, on January 22, there has been an overall decline in the monthly number complaints of cease-fire violations. In December 2002, a total of 142 valid complains were received by the SLMM––118 against Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)
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The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) said in a press release, on January 22, there has been an overall decline in the monthly number complaints of cease-fire violations. In December 2002, a total of 142 valid complains were received by the SLMM––118 against Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and 24 against government forces. Of these, in 19 cases it has already been ruled that the LTTE has committed violation, and in one case it has been ruled that government forces have committed violation. Among the 19 ruled against the LTTE, 10 cases relate to abduction of adults and six to recruitment of child combatants. The ruling against government forces related to harassment. Beginning late February 2002, when the ongoing truce between the government and the LTTE came into force, till December 31, 2002, ruling has been made 556 cases––502 against the LTTE 54 against government forces. Ruling against the LTTE was made in 89 cases of abducting adults, 313 cases of recruiting child combatants and 41 cases of harassment. The government was found to have committed violation in 20 cases of harassment, 13 cases of extortion and seven cases of restriction of movement.
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January - 23 
The Naga peace talks between the Union government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) concluded on January 23, in New Delhi. After three rounds of official level talks, a joint communiqué has been released. According to media reports, both sides reaffirmed the need t
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The Naga peace talks between the Union government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) concluded on January 23, in New Delhi. After three rounds of official level talks, a joint communiqué has been released. According to media reports, both sides reaffirmed the need to maintain a ‘peaceful and violence-free environment’ and agreed to continue the parleys to find a lasting solution to the Naga problem. Quoting government sources, reports added that substantive issues were raised during talks and negotiations proceeded in the right direction. However, NSCN-IM chairman Swu maintained that all substantive issues had not been touched upon but some of them were discussed.
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January - 24 
Media reports said peace talks facilitator Norway announced on January 24, 2003 that the fifth session of government, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) talks will be held on February 7 and 8, at the Norwegian Embassy in Berlin.
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Media reports said peace talks facilitator Norway announced on January 24, 2003 that the fifth session of government, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) talks will be held on February 7 and 8, at the Norwegian Embassy in Berlin.
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January - 24 
Pro-Tamil sources said, on January 24, Jaffna Government Agent S. Pathmanathan has asked the Assistant Government Agents to obtain details of civilian residences and private lands occupied by Sri Lanka Army (SLA) in Jaffna peninsula. He also directed that details of buildings that lie within the Hig
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Pro-Tamil sources said, on January 24, Jaffna Government Agent S. Pathmanathan has asked the Assistant Government Agents to obtain details of civilian residences and private lands occupied by Sri Lanka Army (SLA) in Jaffna peninsula. He also directed that details of buildings that lie within the High Security Zone (HSZ) be categorized separately from those outside it. At the fourth round of peace talks in Thailand, between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) it was agreed that internally displaced persons (IDPs) would be resettled outside HSZs in the first phase, and within HSZs in the second phase.
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January - 29 
In a signed statement sent to media houses in Nepal, on January 29, Maoist insurgents leader ‘comrade’ Prachanda announced a cease-fire and said he was ready for negotiations with the government. He disclosed the government agreed to pre-conditions for talks, including de-listing the insurgents as
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In a signed statement sent to media houses in Nepal, on January 29, Maoist insurgents leader ‘comrade’ Prachanda announced a cease-fire and said he was ready for negotiations with the government. He disclosed the government agreed to pre-conditions for talks, including de-listing the insurgents as terrorists, lifting Interpol Red Corner notices, forming an interim government and halting all offensives against the insurgents. The government has also withdrawn ‘head money’ on key Maoist leaders.
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February - 8 
At the fifth round of peace talks held in Berlin, Germany, on February 7-8, the Sri Lankan government and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) negotiators agreed to work out safeguards to prevent the February-8 type of sea incidents (three LTTE cadres blew themselves up together with an arms-lade
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At the fifth round of peace talks held in Berlin, Germany, on February 7-8, the Sri Lankan government and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) negotiators agreed to work out safeguards to prevent the February-8 type of sea incidents (three LTTE cadres blew themselves up together with an arms-laden trawler off the island of Delft) from happening in the future, agreed to establish three committees in the Eastern Province to address local land and other issues and also agreed to request Amnesty International’s Ian Martin to prepare for discussion a roadmap of human rights issues. The LTTE is reported to have also agreed to work with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) on an action plan for child soldiers, a Norwegian embassy press release said on February 8.
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February - 9 
The sixth round of peace talks between the Sri Lankan government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) are to be held at Tokyo, Japan, from March 18. Meanwhile, the fifth round concluded at Berlin on February 8 with both the parties agreeing to advance to core political issues at the next
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The sixth round of peace talks between the Sri Lankan government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) are to be held at Tokyo, Japan, from March 18. Meanwhile, the fifth round concluded at Berlin on February 8 with both the parties agreeing to advance to core political issues at the next round of talks. The government and LTTE also agreed to commence discussions on the fiscal aspects of a federal structure at the next session. Chief Government Negotiator G. L. Peiris told a media briefing that followed the peace talks, "We will be taking up the political dimension for the first time at the next round." Separately, his counterpart in the LTTE, Anton Balasingham, while denying charges of child proscription claimed that children who came to join the outfit were handed over to rehabilitation centres. He also said that the LTTE had returned 350 children to their parents in the last six months and the process was continuing. According to him, "We have worked out an action programme with the UNICEF to ensure there will be no further recruitment of children."
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February - 17 
The government has called for an all-party meeting in Kathmandu, on February 17, today, on the proposed peace talks with the Maoist insurgents. The venue and dates of the talks are yet to be decided. Calling upon the government to create an atmosphere conducive for peace talks, insurgents leader ‘co
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The government has called for an all-party meeting in Kathmandu, on February 17, today, on the proposed peace talks with the Maoist insurgents. The venue and dates of the talks are yet to be decided. Calling upon the government to create an atmosphere conducive for peace talks, insurgents leader ‘comrade’ Prachanda alleged that the security forces have intensified search operations and patrolling after the government and insurgents announced a truce in January 2003. Besides, reports said government coordinator in the peace process with the insurgents and Minister Narayan Singh Pun said, on February 15, he is in constant touch with insurgent Maoist coordinator Baburam Bhattarai. Pun said at Biratnagar airport, "Peace talks are always held with a certain degree of confidentiality, they are not open forums and the details cannot be made public. He also informed that a code of conduct for the talks has been prepared and would be made public soon.
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February - 24 
Media reports from Sri Lanka said Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief negotiator Anton Balasingham will reach Sri Lanka on March 2 to hold important discussions with LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran ahead of the sixth round of peace talks in Hakone, Japan, due next month. He is reportedly
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Media reports from Sri Lanka said Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief negotiator Anton Balasingham will reach Sri Lanka on March 2 to hold important discussions with LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran ahead of the sixth round of peace talks in Hakone, Japan, due next month. He is reportedly set to discuss the core political issue of power sharing between the government and the Tamils. The sixth round of peace talks are to be held from March 18 to 21 and the sharing of financial resources in a federal structure are to be discussed. Government chief negotiator and Cabinet Minister G.L. Peiris was quoted as saying that the modalities of incorporating the fiscal policy in the entire scheme of power sharing would be the main issue of discussion at the talks in Japan.
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March - 3 
Senior insurgent leaders Krishna Bahadur Mahara and Deena Nath Sharma met with leaders of various political parties on March 3, and had reportedly conveyed their dissatisfaction with the government not creating a congenial atmosphere for peace talks. They also told Communist Party of Nepal––United-M
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Senior insurgent leaders Krishna Bahadur Mahara and Deena Nath Sharma met with leaders of various political parties on March 3, and had reportedly conveyed their dissatisfaction with the government not creating a congenial atmosphere for peace talks. They also told Communist Party of Nepal––United-Marxist-Leninist [CPN-UML] general secretary Madhav Kumar Nepal that their cadres were not indulging in extortion.
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March - 4 
New chief of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission Maj. Gen. (Retd.) Tryggve Tellefsen met with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) senior commander Col. Karuna, in Karadiyanaru, Batticaloa district, on March 4, reports said. LTTE Batticaloa-Ampara special commander T. Ramesh and other LTTE represent
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New chief of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission Maj. Gen. (Retd.) Tryggve Tellefsen met with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) senior commander Col. Karuna, in Karadiyanaru, Batticaloa district, on March 4, reports said. LTTE Batticaloa-Ampara special commander T. Ramesh and other LTTE representatives, besides SLMM Batticaloa district head Heikki Hulkkonen and other SLMM members participated in the meeting. The LTTE and the SLMM discussed the cease-fire agreement and its implementation. After the meeting, Tellefsen visited the 53-3 brigade of the Sri Lanka Army and held extensive discussions with brigade commander Rajitha de Silva, reports added.
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March - 5 
Reports said Union government’s interlocutor on Jammu and Kashmir, N. N. Vohra held intensive discussions over the ‘roadmap to peace talks’ during his visit to Jammu on March 5. He met with the State Governor, G. C. Saxena, Chief Minister (CM) Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and other members of the State Cab
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Reports said Union government’s interlocutor on Jammu and Kashmir, N. N. Vohra held intensive discussions over the ‘roadmap to peace talks’ during his visit to Jammu on March 5. He met with the State Governor, G. C. Saxena, Chief Minister (CM) Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and other members of the State Cabinet and the leader of the opposition in the State Legislative Assembly, Ghulam Mohi-ud-Shah, among others. Vohra said initially he would discuss the approach and method to be adopted for the ‘peace talks’ with the elected representatives in the State. He also said that he is open to talk to everybody as he wishes to hear everyone. It is upon the parties concerned who wish to talk with him to make up their mind, he added.
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March - 5 
Media reports said on March 6 that Prime Minister Lokendra Bahadur Chand would convene, for the second time, an all-party meeting to secure the support of Opposition parties in resolving the Maoist insurgency problem. All major Opposition parties and Chand's Rashtriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) had boy
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Media reports said on March 6 that Prime Minister Lokendra Bahadur Chand would convene, for the second time, an all-party meeting to secure the support of Opposition parties in resolving the Maoist insurgency problem. All major Opposition parties and Chand's Rashtriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) had boycotted the first meeting in February. Talks between the government and the insurgents have been delayed because of differences between the two sides on a 20-point code of conduct to guide the negotiation process.
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March - 6 
Vohra, on March 6, described his first round of meetings held in the State on March 5 as "very fruitful". He said, "I am happy the way talks are progressing and meetings held with Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed, ministers and other political leaders were very fruitful."
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Vohra, on March 6, described his first round of meetings held in the State on March 5 as "very fruitful". He said, "I am happy the way talks are progressing and meetings held with Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed, ministers and other political leaders were very fruitful."
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March - 7 
LTTE chief negotiator Anton Balasingham and political wing head S.P.Thamilselvan held discussions with TNA Members of Parliament led by R.Sampanthan. Eelam Peoples Revolutionary Liberation Front (EPRLF) leader Suresh Premachandran, too, participated I the meeting, held in Kilinochchi.
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LTTE chief negotiator Anton Balasingham and political wing head S.P.Thamilselvan held discussions with TNA Members of Parliament led by R.Sampanthan. Eelam Peoples Revolutionary Liberation Front (EPRLF) leader Suresh Premachandran, too, participated I the meeting, held in Kilinochchi.
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March - 7 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), a four-party coalition, on March 7, agreed to work jointly to take the ongoing peace process forward and to strengthen the relationship between the Tamils and Muslims, media reports said.
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), a four-party coalition, on March 7, agreed to work jointly to take the ongoing peace process forward and to strengthen the relationship between the Tamils and Muslims, media reports said.
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March - 7 
The LTTE briefed TNA leaders on the results of the various rounds of peace talks between the LTTE and the government and pointed out the drawbacks. Also, the present status and the future of Tamil political prisoners detained at Kalutara prison under the Prevention of Terrorism Act was discussed.
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The LTTE briefed TNA leaders on the results of the various rounds of peace talks between the LTTE and the government and pointed out the drawbacks. Also, the present status and the future of Tamil political prisoners detained at Kalutara prison under the Prevention of Terrorism Act was discussed.
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March - 11 
Eleven left parties in Nepal have, for the first time, invited the Maoist insurgents to participate in a meeting of the left front, which is taking place today, March 11, media reports said. The meeting has been convened to discuss the present political situation in the country and oppose King Gyane
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Eleven left parties in Nepal have, for the first time, invited the Maoist insurgents to participate in a meeting of the left front, which is taking place today, March 11, media reports said. The meeting has been convened to discuss the present political situation in the country and oppose King Gyanendra’s assuming of executive powers, following the dismissal of Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba in October 2002.
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March - 12 
Government chief negotiator Narayan Singh Pun and Maoist insurgents parallel government leader head Baburam Bhattarai signed a code of conduct on March 12, reports said quoting Birendra Jhapali, the facilitator for the peace talks between the government and the insurgents. The code of conduct came i
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Government chief negotiator Narayan Singh Pun and Maoist insurgents parallel government leader head Baburam Bhattarai signed a code of conduct on March 12, reports said quoting Birendra Jhapali, the facilitator for the peace talks between the government and the insurgents. The code of conduct came into force immediately and will govern the conduct of the peace talks. Already the two sides have announced a cease-fire on January 29, 2003. Pun later said the code would be fully implemented within three weeks, while announcing the contents of the 22-point code. The important points in the code include, "Both sides will not deploy and use armed forces to spread terror amongst the general public"; establishing a monitoring committee to oversee the implementation of the code; and the release of prisoners by both sides. However, there is no news yet on the dates, venue and agenda of the proposed peace talks.
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March - 12 
Students aligned with the Maoist insurgents and pressing five demands announced, on March 12, a three-member negotiating team to hold talks with the government. Minister Narayan Singh Pun invited them for talks after they had indefinitely locked up campuses affiliated with the Tribhuvan University a
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Students aligned with the Maoist insurgents and pressing five demands announced, on March 12, a three-member negotiating team to hold talks with the government. Minister Narayan Singh Pun invited them for talks after they had indefinitely locked up campuses affiliated with the Tribhuvan University and the Mahendra Sanskrit University. Maoist student’s union secretary Himal Sharma will lead the negotiating team. They have asked for a formal invitation for talks and termed Pun’s earlier offer was an informal invitation. Chiefly, the students have demanded the release of colleagues arrested by the security forces.
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March - 12 
Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) chief Triggve Teleffsen reached Kilinochchi on March 12 and discussed with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) the Sri Lankan Navy’s attack on an LTTE vessel on March 10, near Mullaithivu, in which the vessel sank and 11 cadres were killed.
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Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) chief Triggve Teleffsen reached Kilinochchi on March 12 and discussed with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) the Sri Lankan Navy’s attack on an LTTE vessel on March 10, near Mullaithivu, in which the vessel sank and 11 cadres were killed.
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March - 13 
Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Vidar Helgesen met with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ideologue Anton Balasingham and political-wing head S.P. Tamilselvan, on March 13, in Killinochchi, reports said. They had discussed the March 10-attack on an LTTE vessel that resulted in the death of 1
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Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Vidar Helgesen met with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ideologue Anton Balasingham and political-wing head S.P. Tamilselvan, on March 13, in Killinochchi, reports said. They had discussed the March 10-attack on an LTTE vessel that resulted in the death of 11 LTTE cadres, and the proposed sixth round of government-LTTE peace talks due to begin on March 18 in Tokyo.
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March - 13 
President Chandrika Kumaratunga met with a delegation of Members of Parliament of the Muslim community, on March 13, and discussed representation to community in the ongoing peace talks between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Minister Noordeen Mashoor, president of th
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President Chandrika Kumaratunga met with a delegation of Members of Parliament of the Muslim community, on March 13, and discussed representation to community in the ongoing peace talks between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Minister Noordeen Mashoor, president of the North East Muslim Parliamentarians Union, said they sought the President’s support to their demand for an independent Muslim delegation at the talks and that she had expressed support. Others present at the meeting included Minister and Sri Lanka Muslim Congress chief Rauff Hakim and parliamentarian Ms Ferial Ashraff
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March - 16 
Preparations are being made for the sixth round of peace talks between the Government and the LTTE in Japan, at Hakone. The talks will commence tomorrow, March 18, and would focus on the Mullaithivu sea incident, resettlement in High Security Zones and the implementation of the cease-fire agreement,
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Preparations are being made for the sixth round of peace talks between the Government and the LTTE in Japan, at Hakone. The talks will commence tomorrow, March 18, and would focus on the Mullaithivu sea incident, resettlement in High Security Zones and the implementation of the cease-fire agreement, besides the fiscal framework and monitory policy for the federal system.
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March - 18 
The sixth round of the peace talks between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTE) began on March 18, 2003 in Hakone, near Tokyo. Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Vidar Helgesen and Japanese special peace envoy to Sri Lanka Yasushi Akashi chaired the opening session. Reportedl
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The sixth round of the peace talks between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTE) began on March 18, 2003 in Hakone, near Tokyo. Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Vidar Helgesen and Japanese special peace envoy to Sri Lanka Yasushi Akashi chaired the opening session. Reportedly, the two sides agreed to accord an enhanced for the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM). Government chief negotiator and Minister G L Peiris said, "The peace process is on even keel. Those who thought the process would breakdown following the recent incident will have to be disappointed." After the March 10-Mullaithivu incident in which an LTTE vessel was sunk doubts arose if the LTTE would stay away from the talks.
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March - 20 
The government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) broke fresh ground at the sixth round of peace talks on March 20, at Haokone, Japan, and discussed core issues. The fiscal aspect of power sharing between the centre and the units was discussed, in the main, and preliminary discussions o
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The government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) broke fresh ground at the sixth round of peace talks on March 20, at Haokone, Japan, and discussed core issues. The fiscal aspect of power sharing between the centre and the units was discussed, in the main, and preliminary discussions on the political aspects of power sharing were also initiated. "We are paying our attention on the matter of the availability of resources to the units, and how well these resources can be raised within various models", government chief negotiator and Minister G. L. Peiris said. Fiscal imbalances and inequality would be further discussed at the succeeding rounds of talks, Peiris informed. Besides, the two sides accepted the report of Amnesty International former head Ian Martin on addressing human rights, including the re-habilitation of child soldiers.
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March - 22 
Setting preconditions for peace talks to commence, the Maoist insurgents asked the government to set free at least five central-level leaders and withdraw the cases filed at the Patan Appellate Court against many Maoists, including top leaders Prachanda and Baburam Bhattarai, media reports said on M
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Setting preconditions for peace talks to commence, the Maoist insurgents asked the government to set free at least five central-level leaders and withdraw the cases filed at the Patan Appellate Court against many Maoists, including top leaders Prachanda and Baburam Bhattarai, media reports said on March 22. "The talks would commence immediately once the government fulfils these demands," Krishna Bahadur Mahara, a member of Maoist negotiation team, said. The central-level leaders whose release has been demanded are Krishna Dhoj Khadka, Rekha Sharma, Mumaram Khanal, Rabindra Shrestha and Bam Dev Chhettri. Reports said the government has indicated that they would soon be released.
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March - 25 
The Defence Ministry said on March 25 that the Maoist insurgents were violating the ‘code of conduct’, agreed to between them and the Government on March 1, that would govern the peace process, following the January 29-cease-fire.
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The Defence Ministry said on March 25 that the Maoist insurgents were violating the ‘code of conduct’, agreed to between them and the Government on March 1, that would govern the peace process, following the January 29-cease-fire.
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March - 26 
A delegation of Muslim parliamentarians met with Norway’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka Jon Westborg, on March 26, and told him that Muslims of the North-East should be given separate representation in the peace talks between the Government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), media reports sa
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A delegation of Muslim parliamentarians met with Norway’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka Jon Westborg, on March 26, and told him that Muslims of the North-East should be given separate representation in the peace talks between the Government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), media reports said. Norway is the facilitator in the peace talks. Members of the delegation included Minister and chief of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) Rauff Hakeem, Deputy Housing Minister Basheer Segu Dawood, M.L.A.M. Hisbullah, and parliamentarians Ferial Ashraff, S.M. Haris, M.I.Thowfeeq, Izad Badiudeen and Hafrath. They said the interests of the Muslim community should also be discussed at the peace talks. The delegation expressed its displeasure at the LTTE’s view that Muslims do not need separate representation at the talks.
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March - 28 March - 29
Insurgent’s parallel government head Baburam Bhattarai will lead the rebel negotiating team. He is scheduled to hold a press conference today, March 29, in Kathmandu. Bhattarai and his colleagues have reached Kathmandu, on March 28, yesterday. Ram Bahadur Thapa alias Badal, Matrika Yadav, Deb Bahadu
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Insurgent’s parallel government head Baburam Bhattarai will lead the rebel negotiating team. He is scheduled to hold a press conference today, March 29, in Kathmandu. Bhattarai and his colleagues have reached Kathmandu, on March 28, yesterday. Ram Bahadur Thapa alias Badal, Matrika Yadav, Deb Bahadur Gurung and Krishna Bahadur Mahara are the other members of the rebel negotiating team.
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April - 2 
Peace talks between the Government and the Maoist insurgents scheduled today, April 3 have been stalled, Prime Minister Lokendra Chand said in Dhangadi, on April 2, that "The talks process will start only after the formation of an official talks monitoring team. The time has not come to form such a
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Peace talks between the Government and the Maoist insurgents scheduled today, April 3 have been stalled, Prime Minister Lokendra Chand said in Dhangadi, on April 2, that "The talks process will start only after the formation of an official talks monitoring team. The time has not come to form such a team". Maoist leader and negotiation team member Krishna Bahadur Mahara said, "… the date has not been finalized as yet because an atmosphere has not been created." The insurgents have already demanded the release of five top leaders and lifting cases filed against Maoists’ chairman ‘Prachanda’ and chief negotiator Baburam Bhattarai before talks commenced.
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April - 8 
The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) met on April 8 at Sampoor, Trincomalee district, media reports said. At the meeting, the LTTE assured SLMM chief Tryggve Telefssen that it would ‘suspend’ the movement of its cadres through government-controlled
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The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) met on April 8 at Sampoor, Trincomalee district, media reports said. At the meeting, the LTTE assured SLMM chief Tryggve Telefssen that it would ‘suspend’ the movement of its cadres through government-controlled areas, during nights, until due procedures are formulated in this regard. The SLMM and the LTTE also decided to hold a meeting between the LKTTE and local heads of Government Forces on April 21 in Mutur, to discuss procedures of cadre movement. Trincomalee district commander Colonel Pathuman led the LTTE team at the meeting. Colonel Pathuman later told the media that if the talks failed, the LTTE "will have no alternative" but to move through government-controlled areas, "without waiting for permission from the Sri Lankan government troops. He added, "It cannot be considered as a cease-fire violation."
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April - 9 
Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission chief Tryggve Telefssen met with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) political-wing head Thamilselvam in Kilinochchi, on April 9, to work out modalities for sea and land movement of LTTE cadres, SLMM spokesman Pekka Vihervas told the state-run Daily News. The two dis
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Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission chief Tryggve Telefssen met with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) political-wing head Thamilselvam in Kilinochchi, on April 9, to work out modalities for sea and land movement of LTTE cadres, SLMM spokesman Pekka Vihervas told the state-run Daily News. The two discussed the SLMM’s draft proposals on sea and land movement, earlier sent to the LTTE. The LTTE would be responding with its comments in the next two or three days. The LTTE and the Government are set to meet April 19 and 20, in Batticaloa and Trincomalee respectively, to discuss the same subject. The final arrangement will be arrived at on April 19, at a meeting to be attended by the Government, the LTTE and the SLMM, in Omanthai.
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April - 13 
The Government and the Maoist insurgents attended ‘goodwill talks’ on April 13, hours after two central committee members of the insurgents, Krishna Dhoj Khadka and Rekha Sharma, were released from prison. Led by insurgents’ parallel government head Baburam Bhattarai, the insurgents’ five-member neg
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The Government and the Maoist insurgents attended ‘goodwill talks’ on April 13, hours after two central committee members of the insurgents, Krishna Dhoj Khadka and Rekha Sharma, were released from prison. Led by insurgents’ parallel government head Baburam Bhattarai, the insurgents’ five-member negotiating team met with Government chief negotiator Narayan Singh Pun. Without naming anyone in particular, Pun said some people attempted to stall the peace talks and added that the Maoists are "positive on the talks". Meanwhile, the Royal Nepal Army said in a press release on April 13 that it hoped that the release of the two rebel leaders would have "a positive impact on the peace process".
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April - 17 
Maoist insurgents’ leader and a member of the negotiation team in the peace talks with the Government Krishna Bahadur Mahara said, on April 17, the insurgents wish to conclude the peace talks by mid-June, rather than protracting them, in order to avoid the prevailing state of confusion. He said the
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Maoist insurgents’ leader and a member of the negotiation team in the peace talks with the Government Krishna Bahadur Mahara said, on April 17, the insurgents wish to conclude the peace talks by mid-June, rather than protracting them, in order to avoid the prevailing state of confusion. He said the inordinate delay in announcing the Government team for the talks gave the impression that the Government would take two to three years to conclude them and arrive at a solution to the insurgency problem. "We are strictly against protracting the cease-fire, instead we wish to hold talks immediately and find a way out of the political crisis plaguing the country," Mahara said, while speaking at the Reporters' Club in Kathmandu. He also warned that the insurgents would return to the forests and re-launch the people’s war if the Government delayed the peace talks.
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April - 18 
Deputy Prime Minister and chief government negotiator in the peace talks with the Maoist insurgents Badri Prasad Mandal announced, on April 18, that the Government would form a committee to assist the negotiators and added that representatives of political parties, if interested, could join the comm
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Deputy Prime Minister and chief government negotiator in the peace talks with the Maoist insurgents Badri Prasad Mandal announced, on April 18, that the Government would form a committee to assist the negotiators and added that representatives of political parties, if interested, could join the committee. "We welcome all political parties to join the peace talks, but the general practice world over is that only the government representatives hold talks with the rebels," Mandal said in Biratnagar. He asked the political parties, intellectuals and the civil society to extend cooperation to the peace process and help find a lasting peace in the country. "We will finalise the agenda for the peace talks once we involve in preliminary parleys with the Maoists very soon," Mandal said.
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April - 21 
A report said, on April 21, that at a meeting held in New Delhi between Union Home Ministry officials and representatives of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang [NSCN-K], it has been agreed to extend the cease-fire for another year. The two sides did not discuss either the commencing
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A report said, on April 21, that at a meeting held in New Delhi between Union Home Ministry officials and representatives of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang [NSCN-K], it has been agreed to extend the cease-fire for another year. The two sides did not discuss either the commencing peace negotiations or the ongoing peace talks with the other Naga terrorist group, NSCN-Issac-Muivah [NSCN-IM]. Nagaland Chief Minister N Rio supported the Union government’s decision to extend the cease-fire with NSCN-K.
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April - 21 
Union Government interlocutor N N Vohra arrived in Srinagar, on April 21, to begin the second round of talks on the Kashmir issue. Vohra, who is on a weeklong visit, is scheduled to hold talks with political leaders and various functionaries of the ruling and opposition parties, besides academicians
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Union Government interlocutor N N Vohra arrived in Srinagar, on April 21, to begin the second round of talks on the Kashmir issue. Vohra, who is on a weeklong visit, is scheduled to hold talks with political leaders and various functionaries of the ruling and opposition parties, besides academicians, lawyers and youth leaders. The first round of peace talks were held in March, in Jammu, during which Vohra met with a number of leaders, including Governor Girish Chandra Saxena, Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed, National Conference leader Ghulam Mohiuddin Shah, and presiding officers of the State Legislature, besides some Legislators.
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April - 21 
Four main Opposition parties declined to send representatives to a proposed committee, which would monitor peace negotiations with the Maoist insurgents and would be headed by Prime Minister Lokendra Bahadur Chand. "We have already declared the government illegal. There is no point in joining the co
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Four main Opposition parties declined to send representatives to a proposed committee, which would monitor peace negotiations with the Maoist insurgents and would be headed by Prime Minister Lokendra Bahadur Chand. "We have already declared the government illegal. There is no point in joining the committee," Nepali Congress spokesperson Arjun Narsingh said, on April 21. Meanwhile, Pradip Nepal of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified-Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) said his party, too, would not send representatives to the committee. The Samyuakta Janamorcha and the Nepal Majdoor Kishan Party also declined to join the committee. Chand had written to leaders of political parties, on April 20, asking them to send their representatives.
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April - 21 
Representatives of the Government and the Maoist insurgents discussed, on April 21, fresh dates for the ‘preliminary’ talks that were deferred on April 20-night. Originally, it was agreed that the talks would be held on April 21, yesterday. Deputy Prime Minister and chief government negotiator Badri
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Representatives of the Government and the Maoist insurgents discussed, on April 21, fresh dates for the ‘preliminary’ talks that were deferred on April 20-night. Originally, it was agreed that the talks would be held on April 21, yesterday. Deputy Prime Minister and chief government negotiator Badri Prasad Mandal said on April 21 that the Government is still determined to make the peace talks a success. Minister and government negotiating team member Narayan Singh Pun met with members of the Maoist negotiating team, including rebel parallel government head Baburam Bhattarai, on April 21, and discussed fresh dates for the talks, reports added. The dates are yet to be announced. Pun said, "I singly brought the talks to this level. Normal talks will begin only after introductory meetings between members of the two negotiating teams."
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April - 21 
The first round of peace talks, termed as preliminary talks, which was to have been held today, April 21, has been postponed after a meeting, on April 20, between Government negotiating team member and Minister Narayan Singh Pun and Maoist insurgent leader and parallel government head Baburam Bhatta
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The first round of peace talks, termed as preliminary talks, which was to have been held today, April 21, has been postponed after a meeting, on April 20, between Government negotiating team member and Minister Narayan Singh Pun and Maoist insurgent leader and parallel government head Baburam Bhattarai. Another Maoist leader and talks team member Krishna Bahadur Mahara was quoted as saying on April 20 that the Government was not "putting forward any concrete agenda," and hence the insurgents sought the postponement
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April - 21 
Representatives of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and the Majlis al Shura of Muttur division, on April 21, agreed to ensure that both the Tamils and Muslims stopped attacking one another and damaging the others’ properties, the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) said in a press release
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Representatives of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and the Majlis al Shura of Muttur division, on April 21, agreed to ensure that both the Tamils and Muslims stopped attacking one another and damaging the others’ properties, the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) said in a press release. The two sides agreed that both the communities live together without fear and suspicion and would work together for peace and amity between them. Further, the LTTE and the Majlis would ‘prevail upon’ the Tamils and Muslims respectively to put a halt to ‘violence against each other’. Besides, the two would make a joint appeal to the authorities in areas under government control be impartial in maintaining law and order. Also, the LTTE assured that it would ensure the safety of Muslims in areas under its control.
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April - 24 
Peace talks between the Government and Maoist insurgents are to resume on April 27. Government negotiator, Minister for Physical Planning Narayan Singh Pun, informed this to media persons on April 24. Maoists had withdrawn from the ‘introductory talks’ on April 21 demanding discussions on ‘substitut
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Peace talks between the Government and Maoist insurgents are to resume on April 27. Government negotiator, Minister for Physical Planning Narayan Singh Pun, informed this to media persons on April 24. Maoists had withdrawn from the ‘introductory talks’ on April 21 demanding discussions on ‘substitutive issues’. The new date was decided following a meeting between Pun and another Government negotiator, the Communications Minister Ramesh Nath Pandey and Maoist leaders Krishna Bahadur Mahara and Ram Bahadur Thapa alias Badal.
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April - 24 
Representatives of the Government and the Maoist insurgents will informal talks beginning today, April 24. In fact, formal talks were scheduled to commence on April 20, but had been postponed as the insurgents said the Government was not coming up with a firm agenda, and hence they would not commenc
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Representatives of the Government and the Maoist insurgents will informal talks beginning today, April 24. In fact, formal talks were scheduled to commence on April 20, but had been postponed as the insurgents said the Government was not coming up with a firm agenda, and hence they would not commence the talks. At the informal talks, the two sides are expected to discuss procedures for the formal talks and formulate the code of conduct for the committee that would monitor the talks, Maoist leader and negotiating team member Krishna Bahadur Mahara said. Maoist chief negotiator and parallel government head Baburam Bhattarai has reached Kathmandu, after completing a tour, to participate in the talks. A day earlier, on April 23, Bhattarai threatened at a public meeting, in Dhangadi, to return to the jungles and re-launch the insurgency if King Gyanendra did not announce ‘a concrete agenda’, reports said. He declared, "Such kind of behavior would not help to materialise the talks," Criticizing the political parties, Bhattarai said, "The only aim of the present movement (for the restoration of the dissolved Parliament) of the political parties is to rise to power."
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April - 27 
Maoist leaders resumed talks with the Government negotiators on April 27. Those who participated in the talks included, among others, Maoists leaders Baburam Bhattarai, Krishna Bahadur Mahara and Ram Bahadur Thapa, and Government negotiators, Minister for Physical Planning Narayan Singh Pun and Comm
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Maoist leaders resumed talks with the Government negotiators on April 27. Those who participated in the talks included, among others, Maoists leaders Baburam Bhattarai, Krishna Bahadur Mahara and Ram Bahadur Thapa, and Government negotiators, Minister for Physical Planning Narayan Singh Pun and Communications Minister Ramesh Nath Pandey. Maoists had withdrawn from the ‘introductory talks’ on April 21 demanding discussions on ‘substitutive issues’. The two sides also nominated two persons each to act as facilitators during the talks. While former speaker Damannath Dhungana, ex-member of parliament and human rights activist Padma Ratna Tuladhar would act as facilitators from the Maoists’ side, former minister Shailendra Kumar Upadhaya and former chief secretary Karna Dhoj Adhikari were nominated by the Government. Mahara and Pun were also nominated as spokespersons for the talks. Further, a ‘homework team’ was formed to finalise a team that would monitor the ‘code of conduct,’ already been agreed to by both the sides. This team will also decide the date and venue for the next round of talks. Later talking to the media, Maoist leader Mahara said the first round of talks were "good and fruitful. We have decided to make it a success".
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April - 29 
The Consultative Committee for Peace, set up by the ruling Democratic Alliance Government in Nagaland in its first meeting held in Kohima on April 29 has decided not to recommend the extension of ‘Disturbed Area’ notification under Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 in the 20 km belt bordering
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The Consultative Committee for Peace, set up by the ruling Democratic Alliance Government in Nagaland in its first meeting held in Kohima on April 29 has decided not to recommend the extension of ‘Disturbed Area’ notification under Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 in the 20 km belt bordering Assam beyond May 4, 2003.
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April - 29 
A report on April 29 indicated that the second round of peace talks between Government and Maoist insurgents could be held within a fortnight. Spokesman for talks from the Government side, Minister for Physical Planning Narayan Singh Pun said, "We were not surprised by the agenda presented by the re
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A report on April 29 indicated that the second round of peace talks between Government and Maoist insurgents could be held within a fortnight. Spokesman for talks from the Government side, Minister for Physical Planning Narayan Singh Pun said, "We were not surprised by the agenda presented by the rebels. That was expected." During the first round of talks the Maoists had presented a list of demands that included, information on the whereabouts of central committee member Dandapani Neupane and release of politburo and central committee members Rabindra Shrestha and Bamdeb Cheerti within 15 days. However, they did not specify if these demands were pre-conditions for the next phase of talks.
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May - 1 
Facilitators for peace talks, former Foreign Minister Shailendra Kumar Upadhaya, former Chief Secretary Karna Dhoj Adhikari, former Speaker Damannath Dunghana and human rights activist Padma Ratna Tuladhar met with the Prime Minister Lokendra Bahadur Chand in Kathmandu on May 1 and discussed the fur
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Facilitators for peace talks, former Foreign Minister Shailendra Kumar Upadhaya, former Chief Secretary Karna Dhoj Adhikari, former Speaker Damannath Dunghana and human rights activist Padma Ratna Tuladhar met with the Prime Minister Lokendra Bahadur Chand in Kathmandu on May 1 and discussed the further course of peace negotiations. The negotiators also discussed the same with the Chief Maoist Negotiator Baburam Bhattarai on April 30.
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May - 5 
The Royal Nepal Army through its fortnightly television programme has warned the Maoists that they would have to pay a ‘heavy price’ if they withdrew from the peace talks this time. The programme mentioned that thousands of Nepalese citizens had to bear a huge loss due to the violence perpetrated by
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The Royal Nepal Army through its fortnightly television programme has warned the Maoists that they would have to pay a ‘heavy price’ if they withdrew from the peace talks this time. The programme mentioned that thousands of Nepalese citizens had to bear a huge loss due to the violence perpetrated by the Maoists in the past years. It also referred to the Maoists’ workers at the grassroots level saying that as the Maoist party was being run for the vested interests of a few individuals, the cadres would no longer involve themselves in anti-national activities.
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May - 5 
The second round of peace talks between the Government and Maoist insurgents will be held in two weeks again in Kathmandu. Government talks spokesperson and Minister for Physical Planning Narayan Singh Pun stated this on Nepal Television on May 5. The first round was held on April 27.
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The second round of peace talks between the Government and Maoist insurgents will be held in two weeks again in Kathmandu. Government talks spokesperson and Minister for Physical Planning Narayan Singh Pun stated this on Nepal Television on May 5. The first round was held on April 27.
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May - 6 
Other reports have said that General Secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal (United Marxist-Leninist) Madhav Kumar Nepal has alleged that the Government and the Maoists both are piling up weapons to go back to war again even though they appear to ‘clinch a permanent peace deal’. He said this whil
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Other reports have said that General Secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal (United Marxist-Leninist) Madhav Kumar Nepal has alleged that the Government and the Maoists both are piling up weapons to go back to war again even though they appear to ‘clinch a permanent peace deal’. He said this while addressing a district convention of the party in Kailali, on May 6.
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May - 6 
LTTE spokesman Daya Master said on May 6, "We will be able to say something about the resumption of peace talks following Yasushi Akashi's meeting with our leadership tomorrow in the Vanni." The LTTE is expected to decide on the resumption of the peace talks and their participation at the Tokyo dono
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LTTE spokesman Daya Master said on May 6, "We will be able to say something about the resumption of peace talks following Yasushi Akashi's meeting with our leadership tomorrow in the Vanni." The LTTE is expected to decide on the resumption of the peace talks and their participation at the Tokyo donor conference following a meeting with the Japanese special envoy Yasushi Akashi on May 7, today in Vanni.
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May - 7 
A report on May 7 has indicated that Kathmandu based embassies have jointly decided not to meet Maoists at ambassadorial level, when the peace talks were on.
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A report on May 7 has indicated that Kathmandu based embassies have jointly decided not to meet Maoists at ambassadorial level, when the peace talks were on.
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May - 7 
A report on May 8 indicated that the Government would present its agenda during the second round of peace talks on May 10. Second round of peace talks with Maoist insurgents are scheduled to begin on May 9. Maoists had presented their agenda in the first round of talks on April 27.
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A report on May 8 indicated that the Government would present its agenda during the second round of peace talks on May 10. Second round of peace talks with Maoist insurgents are scheduled to begin on May 9. Maoists had presented their agenda in the first round of talks on April 27.
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May - 8 
Reports said the Norwegian Peace envoy Erik Solheim met Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief peace negotiator Anton Balasingham and political chief Thamilselvam in Kilinochchi and discussed possibilities of an early resumption of the ‘temporarily suspended’ peace talks. However, Balasingham
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Reports said the Norwegian Peace envoy Erik Solheim met Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief peace negotiator Anton Balasingham and political chief Thamilselvam in Kilinochchi and discussed possibilities of an early resumption of the ‘temporarily suspended’ peace talks. However, Balasingham later informed the media that the LTTE had not yet changed its position in this regard. LTTE is asking for the resettlement of Internally displaced People and implementation of the programmes agreed at the Sub Committee of Immediate Humanitarian and Rehabilitation needs as a prerequisite for the resumption of talks. The LTTE spokesperson Daya Master said in this regard, "We are awaiting the government response to our concerns. When the Government addresses our concerns, we will return to talks."
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May - 9 
Reports said, the second round of peace talks between Government and Maoist insurgents began in Kathmandu on May 9. Details of the talks were not available when reports last came in. The first round was held at the same venue on April 27.
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Reports said, the second round of peace talks between Government and Maoist insurgents began in Kathmandu on May 9. Details of the talks were not available when reports last came in. The first round was held at the same venue on April 27.
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May - 11 
According to a media report, the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) indicated in Lahore on May 11 that only Jehad could guarantee world peace and the Kashmir issue was still ‘alive’ only because of Jehad. Qazi Hussein Ahmad, JeI chief, addressing a conference at Nishter Town said people in the Indian State of Ja
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According to a media report, the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) indicated in Lahore on May 11 that only Jehad could guarantee world peace and the Kashmir issue was still ‘alive’ only because of Jehad. Qazi Hussein Ahmad, JeI chief, addressing a conference at Nishter Town said people in the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir were fighting for their right to self-determination. He also said that the JeI would not allow the closure of Jehadi camps in Pakistan.
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May - 11 
Representatives of the Ghorkas have asked the Maoists to withdraw the demand of non-recruitment of Ghorkas in Indian and British armies, from their 24-point demands put forth during the ongoing peace talks.
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Representatives of the Ghorkas have asked the Maoists to withdraw the demand of non-recruitment of Ghorkas in Indian and British armies, from their 24-point demands put forth during the ongoing peace talks.
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May - 14 
Maoist leaders Baburam Bhattarai and Matrika Yadav discussed the ongoing peace process and other political activities with members of the civil society in Kathmandu on the same day.
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Maoist leaders Baburam Bhattarai and Matrika Yadav discussed the ongoing peace process and other political activities with members of the civil society in Kathmandu on the same day.
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May - 15 
Another report, on May 15 has indicated that the outfit was considering the Government’s offer of peace talks. The report quoted an unnamed official as saying "There is a strong possibility that the NDFB has undertaken the massive extortion drive to collect enough funds to survive the period when th
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Another report, on May 15 has indicated that the outfit was considering the Government’s offer of peace talks. The report quoted an unnamed official as saying "There is a strong possibility that the NDFB has undertaken the massive extortion drive to collect enough funds to survive the period when they sit for talks. Once they come forward for talks, there will be several restrictions on such illegal and forced collection of funds."
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May - 15 
In another development, Bhattarai and another Government Spokesperson for the peace talks, the Physical Planning Minister Narayan Singh Pun, attended a signature campaign launched by the Civil Solidarity Committee for Peace in support of the ongoing peace talks.
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In another development, Bhattarai and another Government Spokesperson for the peace talks, the Physical Planning Minister Narayan Singh Pun, attended a signature campaign launched by the Civil Solidarity Committee for Peace in support of the ongoing peace talks.
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May - 16 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), an outfit of the Nagas, has reportedly urged that ‘peace and unity of the Nagas’ should be the primary criteria while negotiating political issues in Nagaland. The NSCN-K in a press release of May 16 also termed the 16-point agreement conclud
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), an outfit of the Nagas, has reportedly urged that ‘peace and unity of the Nagas’ should be the primary criteria while negotiating political issues in Nagaland. The NSCN-K in a press release of May 16 also termed the 16-point agreement concluded in July 1960 between the Naga People's Convention (NPC) and the Government of India that stipulated inter alia full statehood of Nagaland, as the ‘seed of hatred and division’ among the Nagas. The press release also appealed to the Nagas to revive and protect the ‘old regent and political philosophy of the Nagas for sovereignty’.
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May - 21 
According to media reports, talks between the Union Government’s chief interlocutor K. Padmanabhaiah and the leaders of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) are scheduled to resume in Bangkok, the Thailand capital, on May 21, today. Padmanabhaiah’s reported statement on ‘
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According to media reports, talks between the Union Government’s chief interlocutor K. Padmanabhaiah and the leaders of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) are scheduled to resume in Bangkok, the Thailand capital, on May 21, today. Padmanabhaiah’s reported statement on ‘disarming the outfit’, among others, are likely to be discussed during the talks.
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May - 25 
According to a report, a meeting was held at Kathmandu between the chief Maoist negotiator Krishna Bahadur Mahara and his counterpart on Government side, the Physical Planning Minister Narayan Singh Pun, on May 25 to discuss any anticipated shortcomings in the peace process. The meeting also deliber
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According to a report, a meeting was held at Kathmandu between the chief Maoist negotiator Krishna Bahadur Mahara and his counterpart on Government side, the Physical Planning Minister Narayan Singh Pun, on May 25 to discuss any anticipated shortcomings in the peace process. The meeting also deliberated likely date for the third round of peace talks.
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May - 26 
Quoting diplomatic sources, media reports said on May 26 that Japan and Norway have commenced discussions at the highest level to resume the stalled peace talks between the Sri Lankan Government and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). In this regard, the Norwegian Premier Kjell Magne Bondevik a
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Quoting diplomatic sources, media reports said on May 26 that Japan and Norway have commenced discussions at the highest level to resume the stalled peace talks between the Sri Lankan Government and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). In this regard, the Norwegian Premier Kjell Magne Bondevik arrived on May 26 in Tokyo on a three-day visit for talks with his Japanese counterpart Junichiro Koizumi. The LTTE had on April 21 temporarily withdrawn from the ongoing peace process.
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May - 28 
A media report on May 28 has claimed that four National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) leaders met Assam Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi in Dispur, on May 22 in a prelude to anticipated negotiations between the outfit and the Government. The NDFB "finance and home secretary", Nileswar Basumatar
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A media report on May 28 has claimed that four National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) leaders met Assam Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi in Dispur, on May 22 in a prelude to anticipated negotiations between the outfit and the Government. The NDFB "finance and home secretary", Nileswar Basumatary alias B. Jabda reportedly led the visiting group, and its "judicial secretary" B. Jwkhrub was among the other three members. Details of the talks were not available. However, the report added that both sides have agreed to hold another round of informal talks either in Meghalaya’s capital Shillong or in Dimapur, in Nagaland in two months’ time.
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May - 28 
On May 28, K Padmanabhaiah, Union Government’s chief interlocutor in the Naga peace process briefed the Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani on his recent informal talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) leaders. Later Padmanabhaiah reportedly said that more discussio
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On May 28, K Padmanabhaiah, Union Government’s chief interlocutor in the Naga peace process briefed the Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani on his recent informal talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) leaders. Later Padmanabhaiah reportedly said that more discussions with the NSCN-IM leaders, Isak Chishi Swu and Thuingaleng Muivah, the chairman and the general secretary of the group respectively were necessary for the peace process to take a ‘final shape’. To recollect, after the two-day peace talks in the Thailand’s capital Bangkok, which ended on May 23, Muivah had indicated that ‘unification of the Naga territories’ was a key issue.
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May - 28 
According to official sources, on May 28, Security Force (SF) commanders and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leaders met in the no man's zone in Kattaparichchan, Trincomalee, to reportedly overcome differences and also open new channels of communications between the two parties. It was r
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According to official sources, on May 28, Security Force (SF) commanders and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leaders met in the no man's zone in Kattaparichchan, Trincomalee, to reportedly overcome differences and also open new channels of communications between the two parties. It was reportedly the first meeting after the signing of a cease-fire agreement in February 2002. The leaders present at the meeting included the Head of the Trincomalee Sri Lanka Monitoring Missions (SLMM) Jan Ledang and LTTE’s leader in Trincomalee ‘colonel’ Pathuman.
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June - 3 
Chief of the Maoists negotiating team, Baburam Bhattarai, in an article published in a weekly has expressed apprehensions at the success of the peace talks and also re-affirmed the Maoist stance on the change of Government by indicating that a change of Premier alone would not resolve the crisis. He
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Chief of the Maoists negotiating team, Baburam Bhattarai, in an article published in a weekly has expressed apprehensions at the success of the peace talks and also re-affirmed the Maoist stance on the change of Government by indicating that a change of Premier alone would not resolve the crisis. He further wrote that the interim Constitution and Government should incorporate people from all the three conflicting sections–pro-monarchist, parliamentary and ‘revolutionary’ forces to find a common solution.
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June - 3 
Maoist chief Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias comrade Prachanda has criticised the Government saying that it would be responsible for any failure of the ongoing peace talks.
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Maoist chief Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias comrade Prachanda has criticised the Government saying that it would be responsible for any failure of the ongoing peace talks.
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June - 4 
The Kathmandu-based Maoists’ contact office sources said that until the Government fulfills its demands, including release of three central committee members from the prison, the insurgents would not participate in the third round of peace talks.
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The Kathmandu-based Maoists’ contact office sources said that until the Government fulfills its demands, including release of three central committee members from the prison, the insurgents would not participate in the third round of peace talks.
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June - 4 
Media reports have said that a team of Dutch, Swiss and German Ambassadors are scheduled to meet Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leaders in Wanni on June 4, today, to discuss the currently stalled peace talks and also prevail upon the outfit to participate in the donor parleys to be held in
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Media reports have said that a team of Dutch, Swiss and German Ambassadors are scheduled to meet Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leaders in Wanni on June 4, today, to discuss the currently stalled peace talks and also prevail upon the outfit to participate in the donor parleys to be held in Tokyo on June 9-10.
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June - 5 
According to a media report, the Tripura Governor Dinesh Nandan Sahay has asked terrorist outfits active in the State to eschew violence and come forward for peace talks without laying any preconditions. He further said that terrorism and the resultant ethnic feuds in the last few years had adversel
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According to a media report, the Tripura Governor Dinesh Nandan Sahay has asked terrorist outfits active in the State to eschew violence and come forward for peace talks without laying any preconditions. He further said that terrorism and the resultant ethnic feuds in the last few years had adversely affected the pace of development in the State. He added, "Acceleration of the pace of development in the region, besides weaning away the youth of the State from the path of violence will be my topmost priority." Sahay was sworn in the new Governor on June 2.
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June - 8 
Chief Maoist negotiator Baburam Bhattarai while speaking on June 8 at a public meeting in Harmatari, Gorkha district, has reportedly alleged that the Royal Nepal Army (RNA) of spying Maoists’ activities in the rural areas. He further said that the insurgents were serious about permanent peace in the
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Chief Maoist negotiator Baburam Bhattarai while speaking on June 8 at a public meeting in Harmatari, Gorkha district, has reportedly alleged that the Royal Nepal Army (RNA) of spying Maoists’ activities in the rural areas. He further said that the insurgents were serious about permanent peace in the country and that they would not abandon the peace talks.
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June - 8 
Maoists have also announced a ‘peaceful movement’ for the success of the peace talks and to stop foreign intervention in the affairs of the country. A nine-member committee was also formed under Chitra Bahadur Shrestha to continue the ‘movement’ along with other political parties.
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Maoists have also announced a ‘peaceful movement’ for the success of the peace talks and to stop foreign intervention in the affairs of the country. A nine-member committee was also formed under Chitra Bahadur Shrestha to continue the ‘movement’ along with other political parties.
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June - 9 
Former Minister and member of the Government peace talks team, Narayan Singh Pun, refuted the reported statement of the Maoists chief negotiator Baburam Bhattarai that Pun and another member of the Government’s negotiating team Ramesh Nath Pandey had familiarized the Maoists about the King’s views o
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Former Minister and member of the Government peace talks team, Narayan Singh Pun, refuted the reported statement of the Maoists chief negotiator Baburam Bhattarai that Pun and another member of the Government’s negotiating team Ramesh Nath Pandey had familiarized the Maoists about the King’s views on talks before the second round was held on May 9.
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June - 9 
The Communist Party of Nepal –Maoist (CPN-M) politburo member and a member of the peace talks team, Ram Bahadur Thapa alias Badal, announced at Baglung on June 9 that his party was ready to give up arms if the Government forces also disarm. He claimed that the Maoists hold the rural areas of the cou
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The Communist Party of Nepal –Maoist (CPN-M) politburo member and a member of the peace talks team, Ram Bahadur Thapa alias Badal, announced at Baglung on June 9 that his party was ready to give up arms if the Government forces also disarm. He claimed that the Maoists hold the rural areas of the country and the Government was left with no option but to consider their demands of convening a round table conference, interim Government and Constituent Assembly. Further, he alleged that removal of the old Government and appointment of the new Prime Minister was a conspiracy against the peace talks. Also, he condemned the Royal Nepal Army’s (RNA) presence in the villages.
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June - 9 
While speaking at the donors conference on Reconstruction and Development of Sri Lanka in Tokyo, Japan, on June 9, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe reportedly offered to meet the key demand of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) for an interim administration in the North-East P
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While speaking at the donors conference on Reconstruction and Development of Sri Lanka in Tokyo, Japan, on June 9, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe reportedly offered to meet the key demand of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) for an interim administration in the North-East Province (NEP). Media reports have indicated that the move is aimed to revive the peace talks stalled since April 21 after six rounds. He also said that his Government would consider calling a referendum to endorse changes to the country's Constitution that could be part of a final solution of the ‘conflict’. According to Sri Lankan reports, the donors have pledged US dollars 4 billion aid over the next four years to rebuild the country.
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June - 10 
While speaking in Baglung on June 10, Maoist leader, Ram Bahadur Thapa alias Badal reportedly said that the ‘people’s movement’ launched by five major political parties had lost its rationale as King Gyanendra had already fulfilled their major demand by transferring executive powers to the newly app
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While speaking in Baglung on June 10, Maoist leader, Ram Bahadur Thapa alias Badal reportedly said that the ‘people’s movement’ launched by five major political parties had lost its rationale as King Gyanendra had already fulfilled their major demand by transferring executive powers to the newly appointed Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Thapa. Further, he also asked the agitating political parties to participate in the peace talks and forge a broader national consensus on the issue.
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June - 11 
Inadequate coordination among various agencies of the Government might be one of the reasons that conflict in the North-Eastern (NE) region has not been resolved, a media report quoted Mizoram Law Minister F Malasawma as saying, on June 11. He also reportedly said, "If the Army is doing something th
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Inadequate coordination among various agencies of the Government might be one of the reasons that conflict in the North-Eastern (NE) region has not been resolved, a media report quoted Mizoram Law Minister F Malasawma as saying, on June 11. He also reportedly said, "If the Army is doing something then the Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau (SIB) will try to undermine that. And if the SIB is doing something then the Assam Rifles will undermine it as a result many efforts to resolve the insurgency problem of the State were unsuccessful". He further informed the media persons that five terrorist groups from Manipur, Tripura and Meghalaya were in touch with the Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga seeking ways for peace talks with the Government. However, he gave no details in this regard. The Minister was in Guwahati, Assam to attend the seventh annual North-East Region Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (NERCPA).
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June - 12 
Government spokesperson Kamal Thapa on June 12 announced that Finance Minister Prakash Chandra Lohini and Communications Minister Kamal Thapa would be the official negotiators for peace talks with Maoist insurgents that he hoped would be resumed "as soon as possible". He also said that a peace coord
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Government spokesperson Kamal Thapa on June 12 announced that Finance Minister Prakash Chandra Lohini and Communications Minister Kamal Thapa would be the official negotiators for peace talks with Maoist insurgents that he hoped would be resumed "as soon as possible". He also said that a peace coordination committee would be established at the Prime Minister’s Office to institutionalise peace and top priority would be given, among other things, to the peace talks and early elections.
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June - 13 
On June 13, leaders of the Dimasa and Hmar tribes agreed to revive their friendship and also help authorities to restore peace in North Cachar Hills district of Assam. According to reports, the State Health Minister Bhumidhar Barman, who led a Cabinet fact-finding team to the district, brokered an a
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On June 13, leaders of the Dimasa and Hmar tribes agreed to revive their friendship and also help authorities to restore peace in North Cachar Hills district of Assam. According to reports, the State Health Minister Bhumidhar Barman, who led a Cabinet fact-finding team to the district, brokered an accord between the Hmar Inpi (tribal council) and the Dimasa Zadike (tribal council) leaders Nubak Thanga Hmar and Gunin Langthasa respectively that was signed at the Haflong Circuit House. As per the agreements arrived at, a district level monitoring committee would monitor the situation in the district, which has witnessed bitter fratricidal clashes between the two tribes for the past two months.
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June - 13 
The Government spokesperson and Information Minister Kamal Thapa and the Maoist leader Krishna Bahadur Mahara held an informal meeting on June 13 to reportedly discuss developments in the ongoing peace process. However, dates for the third round of talks were not finalized. Thapa later said that the
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The Government spokesperson and Information Minister Kamal Thapa and the Maoist leader Krishna Bahadur Mahara held an informal meeting on June 13 to reportedly discuss developments in the ongoing peace process. However, dates for the third round of talks were not finalized. Thapa later said that the new Government would study the previous Government’s commitments in this regard before finalising dates for the third round.
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June - 13 
A media report has said, on June 13, that the US has asked the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to resume negotiations with the Government. LTTE had announced a momentary suspension of their participation on April 21 after six rounds of talks. The US statement has come reportedly two days aft
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A media report has said, on June 13, that the US has asked the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to resume negotiations with the Government. LTTE had announced a momentary suspension of their participation on April 21 after six rounds of talks. The US statement has come reportedly two days after the LTTE alleged that the US and Japan were interfering in the Sri Lankan ethnic conflict.
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June - 14 
Communication Minister and Government spokesperson Kamal Thapa announced on June 14 that former Foreign Minister Shailendra Kumar Upadhaya and retired chief secretary Karna Dhoj would be the facilitators for Government in the peace talks with the Maoist insurgents. Media reports said that former Spe
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Communication Minister and Government spokesperson Kamal Thapa announced on June 14 that former Foreign Minister Shailendra Kumar Upadhaya and retired chief secretary Karna Dhoj would be the facilitators for Government in the peace talks with the Maoist insurgents. Media reports said that former Speaker of Parliament Daman Dhungana and a human rights activist Padma Tuladhar are the Maoists’ nominees for the same. Thapa reportedly said, "The team is authoritative to hold talks… we are doing our homework for the third round of peace talks and it will take some time". He added that peace talks have to be concluded before the next national elections are held.
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June - 15 
According to media reports, the Maoist insurgents have announced to hold a rally in Kathmandu on June 20, purportedly to pressurise the Government on the issue of peace talks and also to garner public support for the "cause" they are ‘fighting’ for. According to media reports, the decision to hold t
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According to media reports, the Maoist insurgents have announced to hold a rally in Kathmandu on June 20, purportedly to pressurise the Government on the issue of peace talks and also to garner public support for the "cause" they are ‘fighting’ for. According to media reports, the decision to hold the rally was taken following a meeting of its National People’s Movement Committee (NPMC) on June 15. The committee also reportedly alleged that a conspiracy was being hatched within the country and out side to disrupt the peace talks and the ‘street agitation’ would raise, among others, this issue.
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June - 16 
The British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, on June 16 reportedly agreed with the Indian view that no dialogue with Pakistan could be meaningful unless cross-border terrorism was terminated and the terrorist infrastructure in that country was fully dismantled. He also reportedly assured the visiting Ind
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The British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, on June 16 reportedly agreed with the Indian view that no dialogue with Pakistan could be meaningful unless cross-border terrorism was terminated and the terrorist infrastructure in that country was fully dismantled. He also reportedly assured the visiting Indian Deputy Premier, L.K. Advani, that he would take up the issue with the Pakistani President, Pervez Musharraf, whom he was expected to meet in London today, June 17. Advani, who met Blair at the Downing Street, told him that there had been no appreciable change in the situation even after the renewed initiative by the Prime Minister, Atal Behari Vajpayee, to extend a hand of friendship to Pakistan.
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June - 18 
The Premier also met important figures the Government and Maoist peace talks team and the four facilitators nominated by both the sides.
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The Premier also met important figures the Government and Maoist peace talks team and the four facilitators nominated by both the sides.
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June - 18 
Top ranking Maoist leader, Krishna Bahadur Mahara, has warned the Government that there would be bloodshed again if the peace talks failed.
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Top ranking Maoist leader, Krishna Bahadur Mahara, has warned the Government that there would be bloodshed again if the peace talks failed.
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June - 18 
According to the LTTE’s ‘Peace Secretariat’, Norway’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Hans Brattskar, visited Killinochchi and met the Head of the Political section of the LTTE, S P Thamilselvan, on an unspecified date. Both the sides reportedly discussed the current deadlock in the peace talks and possibl
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According to the LTTE’s ‘Peace Secretariat’, Norway’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Hans Brattskar, visited Killinochchi and met the Head of the Political section of the LTTE, S P Thamilselvan, on an unspecified date. Both the sides reportedly discussed the current deadlock in the peace talks and possible avenues for resolving it.
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June - 19 
An official announcement has said that the Government has opened a peace talks coordination secretariat at the Prime Minister’s Office in Kathmandu. The secretariat started functioning on June 19.
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An official announcement has said that the Government has opened a peace talks coordination secretariat at the Prime Minister’s Office in Kathmandu. The secretariat started functioning on June 19.
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June - 19 
Media reports on June 19 have indicated that Prime Minister Surya Bahadur Thapa has ruled out appointing any ‘coordinator’ to supplement the government-Maoist peace talks.
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Media reports on June 19 have indicated that Prime Minister Surya Bahadur Thapa has ruled out appointing any ‘coordinator’ to supplement the government-Maoist peace talks.
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June - 19 
The LTTE has reportedly declined the Government’s offer to discuss an "interim administrative council" and said that they would join talks only when the Government unveils a "practical conceptual framework." The LTTE chief peace negotiator, Anton Balasingham, reportedly said that the Premier had fai
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The LTTE has reportedly declined the Government’s offer to discuss an "interim administrative council" and said that they would join talks only when the Government unveils a "practical conceptual framework." The LTTE chief peace negotiator, Anton Balasingham, reportedly said that the Premier had failed to elaborate details of the latest proposal for the interim council.
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June - 20 
In a rally organised on June 20 by the Maoist insurgents to press upon the Government to resume talks, Maoist leader and a negotiating team member, Krishna Bahadur Mahara, alleged that the Government was not interested in further peace talks. He also alleged that the Army was playing foul. He furthe
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In a rally organised on June 20 by the Maoist insurgents to press upon the Government to resume talks, Maoist leader and a negotiating team member, Krishna Bahadur Mahara, alleged that the Government was not interested in further peace talks. He also alleged that the Army was playing foul. He further said that the ‘movement’ would continue unless ‘a new regime replaces the old one’. Further, the insurgents have also renewed their demand for a roundtable conference, interim government, constituent assembly and the release of imprisoned Maoists.
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June - 22 
Maoist ‘militia-coordinator’ and a peace talk’s committee member, Ram Bahadur Thapa alias Badal on June 22 reportedly said that before the third round of peace talks, the insurgents would want to meet King Gyanendra to know his opinion on the talks and the future of Nepal. He also informed that prep
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Maoist ‘militia-coordinator’ and a peace talk’s committee member, Ram Bahadur Thapa alias Badal on June 22 reportedly said that before the third round of peace talks, the insurgents would want to meet King Gyanendra to know his opinion on the talks and the future of Nepal. He also informed that preparations were underway to ‘launch’ a common movement of Maoists and five other political parties. He also sought India and China’s help to make the peace talks successful.
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June - 23 
Government spokesperson and peace talks’ team member, Kamal Thapa, on June 23 reportedly said that the third round of peace talks with Maoist insurgents would be held very soon. He further said that the Government has completed consultations with the former Government negotiators and the current fou
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Government spokesperson and peace talks’ team member, Kamal Thapa, on June 23 reportedly said that the third round of peace talks with Maoist insurgents would be held very soon. He further said that the Government has completed consultations with the former Government negotiators and the current four peace talks facilitators. He also called the June 18 clash between the Maoists and Royal Nepal Army (RNA) at Jajarkot as ‘unfortunate’ and appealed to the Maoists not to obstruct the humanitarian work being carried out by the security forces. He added that ‘controversial’ issues, including restriction of the movement of the RNA should be resolved amicably.
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June - 24 
On June 24, the LTTE Chief Negotiator Anton Balasingham reportedly declared that the LTTE leadership was awaiting Government-proposals on interim administration to resume the peace talks. Balasingham made these observations after a three-hour discussion with unnamed Norwegian facilitators in London.
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On June 24, the LTTE Chief Negotiator Anton Balasingham reportedly declared that the LTTE leadership was awaiting Government-proposals on interim administration to resume the peace talks. Balasingham made these observations after a three-hour discussion with unnamed Norwegian facilitators in London. The LTTE unilaterally decided to suspend talks after six rounds of discussions in April.
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June - 25 
According to a media report on June 25, the Mizoram Government has decided to resume talks with the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF). The outfit has also reportedly agreed to resume talks, likely to be held on July 10 in the State capital Aizawl. The talks have been stalled since October 17, 200
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According to a media report on June 25, the Mizoram Government has decided to resume talks with the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF). The outfit has also reportedly agreed to resume talks, likely to be held on July 10 in the State capital Aizawl. The talks have been stalled since October 17, 2002 when the seventh round was held.
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June - 25 
Media reports of June 25 have indicated that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland –Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) leaders Isak Chishi Swu and Thuingaleng Muivah have appealed to the Union Government to appoint persons with a political background for the forthcoming talks likely to be held during early
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Media reports of June 25 have indicated that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland –Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) leaders Isak Chishi Swu and Thuingaleng Muivah have appealed to the Union Government to appoint persons with a political background for the forthcoming talks likely to be held during early July 2003. Reports also quoted NSCN-IM’s ‘home minister’, A K Lungalang, as saying that the Union Government ‘should not appoint a bureaucrat like K Padmanabhaiah’ for the purpose.
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June - 25 
A Home Ministry communiqué has reiterated that forcible collection was illegal and the Maoists have been banned from collecting ‘donations’ under the code of conduct governing peace talks between the Government and insurgents.
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A Home Ministry communiqué has reiterated that forcible collection was illegal and the Maoists have been banned from collecting ‘donations’ under the code of conduct governing peace talks between the Government and insurgents.
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June - 25 
On June 25, the Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga reportedly warned that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), which pulled out of the peace talks on April 21, was preparing for war. She further said that security forces are ill prepared to meet the any eventual offence in the northe
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On June 25, the Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga reportedly warned that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), which pulled out of the peace talks on April 21, was preparing for war. She further said that security forces are ill prepared to meet the any eventual offence in the northern peninsula of Jaffna. According to the President's spokesperson Harim Peiris, she also expressed that the LTTE might repeat the events following the 1995 peace process when after abruptly pulling out of the negotiations they returned to war.
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June - 26 
On June 26, asking the Maoists to resume peace talks, the Nepali Congress (NC) leader Narhari Acharya reportedly also urged them to submit their agenda for the same to the political parties. Further, pointing out the differences between political parties and the Maoists he said, "(while the) latter
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On June 26, asking the Maoists to resume peace talks, the Nepali Congress (NC) leader Narhari Acharya reportedly also urged them to submit their agenda for the same to the political parties. Further, pointing out the differences between political parties and the Maoists he said, "(while the) latter regard arms to be their strength while the former emphasize on peaceful movements." He also said that holding of elections was ‘impossible’ without including the Maoists in the national political mainstream. The second round of peace talks was held on May 9 in Kathmandu.
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June - 27 
Government spokesman and peace negotiator Kamal Thapa has suggested that Maoists and Government both "should try to resolve the controversial matter (of limiting the Army within five kms of their barracks in ‘Maoist areas’) taking into consideration the seriousness of the issue". He also said that t
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Government spokesman and peace negotiator Kamal Thapa has suggested that Maoists and Government both "should try to resolve the controversial matter (of limiting the Army within five kms of their barracks in ‘Maoist areas’) taking into consideration the seriousness of the issue". He also said that the differences, which surfaced after the second round of peace talks, would be discussed at the third round of negotiations, likely to be held shortly.
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June - 27 
Minister for Physical Planning Buddhi Man Tamang said that Prime Miniser Surya Bahadur Thapa on June 27 had expressed his desire that the opposition parties should play a lead role in the peace talks. The reports indicated that post of the coordinator for the Government’s peace talks team has also b
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Minister for Physical Planning Buddhi Man Tamang said that Prime Miniser Surya Bahadur Thapa on June 27 had expressed his desire that the opposition parties should play a lead role in the peace talks. The reports indicated that post of the coordinator for the Government’s peace talks team has also been kept vacant for this purpose.
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June - 27 
The Maoists’ leader Puspa Kamal Thapa Dahal alias Prachanda forwarded a 24-point demand to the five opposition political parties on June 27 and urged them to consider the same ‘seriously’. These demands were also put forth during the first round of peace talks between the Government and Maoists in K
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The Maoists’ leader Puspa Kamal Thapa Dahal alias Prachanda forwarded a 24-point demand to the five opposition political parties on June 27 and urged them to consider the same ‘seriously’. These demands were also put forth during the first round of peace talks between the Government and Maoists in Kathmandu on April 27. In these demands the Maoists have asked, inter alia, round table conference, constituent assembly, general elections within six months, return of the Army to the barracks, immediate release of Maoists prisoners from jail and constituting a commission to investigate cases of human rights violations between 1996-2003.
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June - 29 
Government spokesperson for peace talks Kamal Thapa during an interview on June 29 said that the government was ready to seat for third round of peace talks.
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Government spokesperson for peace talks Kamal Thapa during an interview on June 29 said that the government was ready to seat for third round of peace talks.
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June - 30 
On June 30, the SLMM asked the LTTE to remove a camp, which was being constructed in the Government controlled area of Kinniya terming the act as a violation of the cease-fire agreement.
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On June 30, the SLMM asked the LTTE to remove a camp, which was being constructed in the Government controlled area of Kinniya terming the act as a violation of the cease-fire agreement.
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July - 1 
On July 1, Maoist peace talks facilitator, Padma Ratna Tuladhar, has announced that the Government and insurgents have agreed for the third round of talks and an informal meeting in this regard would be held within a week. Tuladhar along with Daman Nath Dhungana, another Maoist nominated facilitator
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On July 1, Maoist peace talks facilitator, Padma Ratna Tuladhar, has announced that the Government and insurgents have agreed for the third round of talks and an informal meeting in this regard would be held within a week. Tuladhar along with Daman Nath Dhungana, another Maoist nominated facilitator, and Shailendra Kumar Upadhyay and Karna Dhoj Adhikari, facilitators from the Government side, also met the Government peace team member and Communication Minister, Kamal Thapa and Maoist leader Ram Bahadur Thapa and Maoist spokesperson Krishna Bahadur Mahara. Tuladhar also reportedly said that both the parties had agreed to review the issue of Army’s restriction within five kilometers of the barracks. Also, the Maoist leader Krishna Bahadur Mahara has reportedly said that the right to ‘revolt’ and ‘multi-party democracy’ would be the two key elements of the political set up envisaged by them. Besides, the ‘New People’s democracy for the 21st Century’ was also being considered by the Maoist leaders as a step ahead from Maoism.
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July - 3 
According to media reports, the Government and Maoist talks team held an informal meeting at an undisclosed location in Kathmandu on July 3. The meeting, however, could not reach any agreement.
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According to media reports, the Government and Maoist talks team held an informal meeting at an undisclosed location in Kathmandu on July 3. The meeting, however, could not reach any agreement.
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July - 3 
The Government and Maoist insurgents reportedly held an informal meeting at an undisclosed location in Kathmandu on July 3. The meeting, however, ended inconclusively. Members of the Maoist talks team reportedly reiterated its demand for the implementation of the agreements reached at the second rou
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The Government and Maoist insurgents reportedly held an informal meeting at an undisclosed location in Kathmandu on July 3. The meeting, however, ended inconclusively. Members of the Maoist talks team reportedly reiterated its demand for the implementation of the agreements reached at the second round of talks on May 9. It also claimed that the Government had agreed, among others, to release three of their central members — Rabindra Shrestha, Bamdev Chhetri and Mumaram Khanal. Meanwhile, the Government has denied that an agreement had been reached with the Maoists over the confinement of the Army within five-kilometer of its barracks in the insurgency-affected areas. The Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) has also said that it had not received any order from the Government over the same.
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July - 4 
Member of the Maoist talks team pressed their case for the Government implementing the agreements reached at the second round of talks. They claimed that the Government agreed to release three of their central members — Rabindra Shrestha, Bamdev Chhetri and Mumaram Khanal. The Government refused to
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Member of the Maoist talks team pressed their case for the Government implementing the agreements reached at the second round of talks. They claimed that the Government agreed to release three of their central members — Rabindra Shrestha, Bamdev Chhetri and Mumaram Khanal. The Government refused to comment on this claim.
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July - 4 
The Government refuted the claims of the Maoists that an agreement was reached between both the parties with regard to the confinement of the army to a five kilometer area outside its barracks.
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The Government refuted the claims of the Maoists that an agreement was reached between both the parties with regard to the confinement of the army to a five kilometer area outside its barracks.
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July - 5 
According to a media report, Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga on July 5 said that he had held discussions with the leaders of "several" terrorist outfits active in the North-East during his recent visit to Bangkok, the Thailand capital. While talking to the media in New Delhi after his meeting wit
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According to a media report, Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga on July 5 said that he had held discussions with the leaders of "several" terrorist outfits active in the North-East during his recent visit to Bangkok, the Thailand capital. While talking to the media in New Delhi after his meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani he said, "My mission was to act as a bridge between them and the government and it was with the full knowledge of the government. My job was not to discuss their political demands." However, he gave no details. He said, "I do not want to reveal the identities of the groups I contacted, barring the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM)". While referring to the demand of the NSCN-IM for the replacement of K Padmanabhaiah with a person of political background as an official interlocutor in the Naga peace process, he added, "A stage has to come in the peace process where a political leader has to come into the picture."
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July - 8 
Former Norwegian Ambassador and special peace envoy Jon Westborg met the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) political wing chief Thamilselvam in Kilinochchi on July 8 reportedly in a bid to revive the currently stalled peace talks between the Government and the LTTE. The talks were unilaterally
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Former Norwegian Ambassador and special peace envoy Jon Westborg met the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) political wing chief Thamilselvam in Kilinochchi on July 8 reportedly in a bid to revive the currently stalled peace talks between the Government and the LTTE. The talks were unilaterally ‘suspended’ by the LTTE after six rounds in April. ‘Interim Administration’ and possibilities to revive the talks, among other things, were discussed during the meeting. Earlier, Westborg also held talks with the LTTE representatives of the now defunct Sub Committee on Immediate Rehabilitation Need (SIHRN) and the Tamil Eelam Rehabilitation Organisation (TRO).
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July - 11 
Eighth round of peace talks between the Mizoram Government and the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) was held in Aizawl on July 11. According to reports, both sides expressed their resolve to address the issues including repatriation of Bru refugees and creation of Bru Autonomous District Council
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Eighth round of peace talks between the Mizoram Government and the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) was held in Aizawl on July 11. According to reports, both sides expressed their resolve to address the issues including repatriation of Bru refugees and creation of Bru Autonomous District Council through peaceful means.
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July - 11 
On July 11, negotiators on behalf of the Government and the Maoists insurgents met unofficially for three hours at an undisclosed location in Kathmandu and discussed, among other things, the possibilities of holding the third round of talks. However, there was no agreement over the issue of restrict
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On July 11, negotiators on behalf of the Government and the Maoists insurgents met unofficially for three hours at an undisclosed location in Kathmandu and discussed, among other things, the possibilities of holding the third round of talks. However, there was no agreement over the issue of restricting the Army within five-km of its barrack in Maoist affected areas. But, the two sides decided to implement other agreements that were reached earlier at two rounds of talks held on April 27 and May 9.
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July - 13 
The Government Spokesperson and Communications Minister Kamal Thapa reportedly sent a formal letter to the Convenor of the Maoist peace negotiating team Baburam Bhattarai on July 13 asking the insurgents to suggest a date for the third round of peace talks. Two rounds of talks were held earlier on A
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The Government Spokesperson and Communications Minister Kamal Thapa reportedly sent a formal letter to the Convenor of the Maoist peace negotiating team Baburam Bhattarai on July 13 asking the insurgents to suggest a date for the third round of peace talks. Two rounds of talks were held earlier on April 27 and May 9 respectively.
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July - 14 
According to media reports, the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) chief Tryggve Tellefsen arrived in Kilinochchi on July 14 during his three day visit to Vanni to obtain Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) opinion over the report the SLMM had forwarded to both Government and the LTTE over th
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According to media reports, the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) chief Tryggve Tellefsen arrived in Kilinochchi on July 14 during his three day visit to Vanni to obtain Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) opinion over the report the SLMM had forwarded to both Government and the LTTE over the incidents that occur on sea. Tellefsen also met LTTE political wing leader S P Thamilselvan and LTTE Peace Secretariat head S Pulithevan in Kilinochchi. The leaders also discussed, among other things, alleged cease-fire violations by the LTTE in Kinniya and their refusal to abide by the SLMM ruling over construction of camp by it there.
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July - 16 
Other reports added that a three-member delegation of the Union Government under chief interlocutor K. Padmanabhaiah met the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) chairman Isak Chisi Swu and general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah in the Thailand capital Bangkok and discussed, am
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Other reports added that a three-member delegation of the Union Government under chief interlocutor K. Padmanabhaiah met the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) chairman Isak Chisi Swu and general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah in the Thailand capital Bangkok and discussed, among other things, the cease-fire status in Nagaland.
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July - 16 
SLMM chief Triggve Teleffsen held talks with ‘colonel’ Soosai, chief of LTTE’s "sea tigers" division, in Mullaitivu on July 16.
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SLMM chief Triggve Teleffsen held talks with ‘colonel’ Soosai, chief of LTTE’s "sea tigers" division, in Mullaitivu on July 16.
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July - 17 
According to media reports, the Union Government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on July 17 decided to extend the cease-fire in Nagaland by another year beyond July 31. "We had very good but tough discussions. Both sides have agreed to extend the ceasefire by a
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According to media reports, the Union Government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on July 17 decided to extend the cease-fire in Nagaland by another year beyond July 31. "We had very good but tough discussions. Both sides have agreed to extend the ceasefire by another year," Union Government emissary K Padmanabhaiah said after holding three days of talks with the NSCN-IM general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah and eight other senior members of the outfit in Bangkok. Reportedly, Padmanabhaiah along with Intelligence Bureau chief K P Singh had left Delhi for the Thai capital earlier this week to hold a dialogue with the NCSN-IM leadership on the issue of cease-fire extension, which first came into force in year 1997.
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July - 17 
The Maoist leadership, including supreme leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda, Ram Bahadur Thapa alias Badal, Krishna Bahadur Mahara, Matrika Yadav, reportedly held a meeting near the Surkhet-Jajarkot area to discuss the government proposal for the third round of peace talks.
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The Maoist leadership, including supreme leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda, Ram Bahadur Thapa alias Badal, Krishna Bahadur Mahara, Matrika Yadav, reportedly held a meeting near the Surkhet-Jajarkot area to discuss the government proposal for the third round of peace talks.
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July - 21 
Further, peace-talks facilitators held talks with two representatives of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) members on July 21 and discussed the ways to continue the peace process. While NHRC members suggested that effective monitoring and full implementation of a code of conduct be done du
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Further, peace-talks facilitators held talks with two representatives of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) members on July 21 and discussed the ways to continue the peace process. While NHRC members suggested that effective monitoring and full implementation of a code of conduct be done during peace talks period, the facilitators said that efforts had been made to re-establish contacts between the Government and Maoists.
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July - 22 
Peace talks convener and Government spokesperson, Kamal Thapa, on July 22 has assured full security to Maoist negotiators even if the peace talks would fail. He also urged them to re-open their contact office in Kathmandu.
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Peace talks convener and Government spokesperson, Kamal Thapa, on July 22 has assured full security to Maoist negotiators even if the peace talks would fail. He also urged them to re-open their contact office in Kathmandu.
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July - 26 
The Government letter addressed to the Maoist talks-negotiators has been reportedly handed over to the insurgents, who immediately left Kathmandu for a secret place on July 26, said talks-facilitator Padma Ratna Tuladhar. "Receiving the government letter from me, Maoist cadres have gone to a confide
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The Government letter addressed to the Maoist talks-negotiators has been reportedly handed over to the insurgents, who immediately left Kathmandu for a secret place on July 26, said talks-facilitator Padma Ratna Tuladhar. "Receiving the government letter from me, Maoist cadres have gone to a confidential place to meet their talks-negotiators," Tuladhar said. After closing their Kathmandu contact office a few days back, Maoist insurgent leaders and cadres have reportedly gone underground. Meanwhile, some reports have indicated that the Maoist leadership was holding an emergency meeting at an undisclosed location between the Surkhet and Jajarkot districts to formulate their future strategy. In the ongoing communication between the two sides, the Government's letter written on July 25 was the third. The letter has reportedly urged the Maoist insurgents to participate in the third round of peace talks.
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July - 27 
A meeting of the peace talks facilitators team was held on July 27 to facilitate the contacts between the Government and the Maoists. The meeting also discussed about the third round of peace talks.
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A meeting of the peace talks facilitators team was held on July 27 to facilitate the contacts between the Government and the Maoists. The meeting also discussed about the third round of peace talks.
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July - 28 
After discussing the demands forwarded by the Maoist insurgents at an official meeting on July 28, the Finance Minister and peace talks team member, Prakash Chandra Lohani, expressed hope that peace would continue in Nepal. He also called upon the Maoists not to withdraw from the cease-fire agreemen
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After discussing the demands forwarded by the Maoist insurgents at an official meeting on July 28, the Finance Minister and peace talks team member, Prakash Chandra Lohani, expressed hope that peace would continue in Nepal. He also called upon the Maoists not to withdraw from the cease-fire agreement. He further said that the Maoists had only added the aspect of talks with King Gyanendra to their earlier demands that included restriction on Army movement and release of central committee members, among others. The Maoists reportedly have given a five-day ultimatum to the Government to meet five of their demands for the resumption of the peace process.
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July - 28 
Reports on July 28 said that Maoists’ have sent a response letter to the Government, proposing five demands as a precondition before the third round of peace talks. The letter quoted the demands on implementation of agreements in the first and second round of talks, King and Army’s stand in the peac
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Reports on July 28 said that Maoists’ have sent a response letter to the Government, proposing five demands as a precondition before the third round of peace talks. The letter quoted the demands on implementation of agreements in the first and second round of talks, King and Army’s stand in the peace talks, expulsion of US Army specialists from Nepal and clear political agenda of the Government. The facilitators would submit the letter to the Government today, on July 28. Separately, Finance Minister and negotiating team member, Prakash Chadra Lohini called the Maoists on July 27 to stop the politics of exchange of letters and sit for third round of talks. He also said three detained central committee members would be released as soon as official talks get underway. He further said that Government was doing its homework to withdraw ‘anti-terrorism Act’ and refuted the third party mediation in the peace process.
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July - 28 
The ‘cease-hostilities’ agreement between the Horensing Bey faction of the United Peoples’ Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) and Government has been extended till July 2004. While an agreement in this regard had been signed on May 23, 2002, this has been in force since August 1, 2002. A decision in this
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The ‘cease-hostilities’ agreement between the Horensing Bey faction of the United Peoples’ Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) and Government has been extended till July 2004. While an agreement in this regard had been signed on May 23, 2002, this has been in force since August 1, 2002. A decision in this regard was taken at a meeting held in Guwahati on July 9 between representatives of the Union Home Ministry, the Assam Government, and the UPDS.
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August - 2 
Speaking in a Rashtriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) meeting on August 2, the Government Spokesperson Kamal Thapa proposed August 12 as the date for third round of peace talks with Maoist insurgents.
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Speaking in a Rashtriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) meeting on August 2, the Government Spokesperson Kamal Thapa proposed August 12 as the date for third round of peace talks with Maoist insurgents.
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August - 12 
At a press conference held at Sanchar Gram (communication village), Kathmandu, on August 12, Government talks negotiator Kamal Thapa informed that the third round of peace talks with the Maoist insurgents will begin on August 17 in the city of Nepalgunj. Thapa also informed that during the talks, "T
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At a press conference held at Sanchar Gram (communication village), Kathmandu, on August 12, Government talks negotiator Kamal Thapa informed that the third round of peace talks with the Maoist insurgents will begin on August 17 in the city of Nepalgunj. Thapa also informed that during the talks, "The government will present its own political agenda. Plus, it will present remarks on Maoists' political agenda proposed during the first round of peace talks." However, he gave no details of the same, but it would be "forward-looking", he added.
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August - 18 
Government representatives and the Maoist leaders continued discussions at Hapurey village in the Dang district on August 18 over the Government’s political agenda presented in Nepalgunj on August 17 during the third round of talks. The status of 233 persons, including SF personnel abducted allegedl
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Government representatives and the Maoist leaders continued discussions at Hapurey village in the Dang district on August 18 over the Government’s political agenda presented in Nepalgunj on August 17 during the third round of talks. The status of 233 persons, including SF personnel abducted allegedly by the insurgents, was also reportedly discussed.
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September - 11 
A meeting held on September 11 between the representatives of the Union and Assam Governments and the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) to discuss the inclusion of 93 additional villages in the proposed district administrative council for the Bodo tribe in the State, the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC
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A meeting held on September 11 between the representatives of the Union and Assam Governments and the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) to discuss the inclusion of 93 additional villages in the proposed district administrative council for the Bodo tribe in the State, the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) remained inconclusive. Status of these villages could not be decided during the agreement signed on February 10 that had stipulated that the proposed administrative body would have jurisdiction over 3,082 villages in four districts--Kokrajhar and three yet to be created Sirang, Udalguri and Buxa.
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September - 11 
Official sources indicated on September 11 that the ninth round of talks between the Mizoram Government and Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF), a terrorist outfit of the Reang tribe active in the State would be held later in September 2003. Eighth round of talks held on July 11, 2003 over the repa
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Official sources indicated on September 11 that the ninth round of talks between the Mizoram Government and Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF), a terrorist outfit of the Reang tribe active in the State would be held later in September 2003. Eighth round of talks held on July 11, 2003 over the repatriation of Reang refugees staying in six camps of the Kanchanpur sub division (administrative unit) in North Tripura district of Tripura, surrender of arms by the BNLF and a separate administrative body for the Reangs in Mizoram had remained inconclusive.
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September - 17 
Media reports have indicated that the Union Government’s chief emissary K Padmanabhaiah and Intelligence Bureau (IB) Director K P Singh commenced fresh round of talks on September 17 with Isak Chishi Swu and Thuingaleng Muivah, president and general secretary respectively of the National Socialist C
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Media reports have indicated that the Union Government’s chief emissary K Padmanabhaiah and Intelligence Bureau (IB) Director K P Singh commenced fresh round of talks on September 17 with Isak Chishi Swu and Thuingaleng Muivah, president and general secretary respectively of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM), at Amsterdam, capital city of the Netherlands. Reports further indicated that the talks would continue for three days during which approximately 31 issues relating to greater autonomy for the State of Nagaland raised by the NSCN-IM, among other aspects, would be discussed.
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September - 28 
According to media reports, the next round of talks between the representatives of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the Government of India will be held in November 2003 at an unspecified location outside the country.
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According to media reports, the next round of talks between the representatives of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the Government of India will be held in November 2003 at an unspecified location outside the country.
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September - 29 
Media reports have indicated that the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) has decided not to participate in the Meghalaya Government backed peace talks with the Garo Baptist Convention (GPC) after the September 26 incident in which eight ANVC terrorists were killed by the Meghalaya Police. Citin
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Media reports have indicated that the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) has decided not to participate in the Meghalaya Government backed peace talks with the Garo Baptist Convention (GPC) after the September 26 incident in which eight ANVC terrorists were killed by the Meghalaya Police. Citing ANVC ‘commander-in-chief’ Jerome Momin, reports said that the outfit has decided to take this step since "it had lost faith in Meghalaya Government's commitment to end insurgency in the state." Also the ANVC leader reportedly threatened to retaliate against police personnel posted in the Garo Hills area. Meanwhile, other reports have indicated that the ANVC has reportedly signed an agreement with the Cachar (Assam) based terrorist outfit Dima Halim Daoga (DHD) to intensify ‘mutual cooperation and understanding’.
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October - 1 
A Liberation of Tigers Tamil Eelam (LTTE) delegation led by its Political Wing leader S.P. Thamilselvan will leave for Ireland’s capital Dublin on a seven-day visit to reportedly finalise the Interim Administration proposals. The delegation is also expected to participate in a peace seminar organise
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A Liberation of Tigers Tamil Eelam (LTTE) delegation led by its Political Wing leader S.P. Thamilselvan will leave for Ireland’s capital Dublin on a seven-day visit to reportedly finalise the Interim Administration proposals. The delegation is also expected to participate in a peace seminar organised by the Irish Government from October 5 to 10 in Dublin.
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October - 22 
On October 22, India proposed 12 Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) with Pakistan, including full resumption of cricketing and other sporting links and launching of a bus service between Srinagar and Muzaffarabad in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). However, the Government made it clear that there w
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On October 22, India proposed 12 Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) with Pakistan, including full resumption of cricketing and other sporting links and launching of a bus service between Srinagar and Muzaffarabad in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). However, the Government made it clear that there will be no let up in the fight against cross-border terrorism. be no let up in the fight against cross-border terrorism. These decisions, taken during a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security presided over by Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, were later conveyed to Pakistan High Commissioner Aziz Ahmed Khan by Indian Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal. India has also offered a second round of talks to restore air links and overflights, technical-level discussions for resumption of Samjhauta Express rail service and increasing the capacity of Delhi-Lahore bus service. "We will expect Pakistan to respond positively," External Affairs Minister Yashwant Sinha told the media while announcing the measures, which, he said, were in continuation of Vajpayee’s April 18 peace initiative. India also proposed setting up of links between the coast guards of the two countries on the pattern of Directors General of Military Operations (DGMO), non-arrest of fishermen within certain specified areas in the Arabian sea, holding of visa-giving camps and allowing senior citizens above the age of 65 years to cross Wagah border check point in Punjab by foot. New Delhi also suggested ferry service between Mumbai and Karachi, bus or rail link between Khokrapur in Rajasthan and Munnabao in Sindh besides the Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus connection and free medical treatment for another 20 ailing Pakistani children in India and mutual increase in staff strength of the two High Commissions.
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October - 22 
The Union Government on October 22 announced that Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani will hold the first-ever dialogue with the separatist All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) on the Kashmir issue. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security, presided over by Prime Minis
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The Union Government on October 22 announced that Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani will hold the first-ever dialogue with the separatist All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) on the Kashmir issue. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security, presided over by Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee. Hurriyat chief Maulana Abbas Ansari has welcomed the decision and said he would hold an emergency meeting of the Hurriyat Executive on October 23, today, in Srinagar to "discuss this new initiative".
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October - 22 
On October 22, India proposed 12 Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) with Pakistan, including full resumption of cricketing and other sporting links and launching of a bus service between Srinagar and Muzaffarabad in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). However, the Government made it clear that there w
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On October 22, India proposed 12 Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) with Pakistan, including full resumption of cricketing and other sporting links and launching of a bus service between Srinagar and Muzaffarabad in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). However, the Government made it clear that there will be no let up in the fight against cross-border terrorism. be no let up in the fight against cross-border terrorism. These decisions, taken during a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security presided over by Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, were later conveyed to Pakistan High Commissioner Aziz Ahmed Khan by Indian Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal. India has also offered a second round of talks to restore air links and overflights, technical-level discussions for resumption of Samjhauta Express rail service and increasing the capacity of Delhi-Lahore bus service. "We will expect Pakistan to respond positively," External Affairs Minister Yashwant Sinha told the media while announcing the measures, which, he said, were in continuation of Vajpayee’s April 18 peace initiative. India also proposed setting up of links between the coast guards of the two countries on the pattern of Directors General of Military Operations (DGMO), non-arrest of fishermen within certain specified areas in the Arabian sea, holding of visa-giving camps and allowing senior citizens above the age of 65 years to cross Wagah border check point in Punjab by foot. New Delhi also suggested ferry service between Mumbai and Karachi, bus or rail link between Khokrapur in Rajasthan and Munnabao in Sindh besides the Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus connection and free medical treatment for another 20 ailing Pakistani children in India and mutual increase in staff strength of the two High Commissions.
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November - 12 
On November 12, India and Russia in a joint declaration signed in Moscow called for giving up "double standards" in the war against terrorism and proposed a "consistent and uncompromising" approach in tackling the menace. The declaration was signed by the visiting Indian Premier Atal Behari Vajpayee
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On November 12, India and Russia in a joint declaration signed in Moscow called for giving up "double standards" in the war against terrorism and proposed a "consistent and uncompromising" approach in tackling the menace. The declaration was signed by the visiting Indian Premier Atal Behari Vajpayee and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kremlin. Further, India and Russia favoured the effective implementation of the UN Security Council Resolution 1373 aimed against "those" who support, fund, or abet terrorists or provide them shelter or asylum to engage in cross-border terrorism.
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November - 13 
Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran on November 13 assured the Norwegian facilitators, Deputy Foreign Minister Vidar Helgesen and Special Envoy Erik Solheim in Kilinochchi, that the LTTE remain committed to the peace process and cease-fire but insisted that political
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Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran on November 13 assured the Norwegian facilitators, Deputy Foreign Minister Vidar Helgesen and Special Envoy Erik Solheim in Kilinochchi, that the LTTE remain committed to the peace process and cease-fire but insisted that political instability in the South must end for dialogue to resume. Prabhakaran while reaffirming the outfit’s commitment to the negotiations asked for a security guarantee for the LTTE’s political offices in the Government controlled areas and an assurance for the LTTE to continue the truce agreement which the Norwegians granted, LTTE political chief S.P. Thamilselvam later told the media.
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November - 14 
India and Tajikistan set up a Joint Working Group (JWG) to combat international terrorism and also singed on extradition treaty in Dushanbe, on November 14. The JWG was formed during the Indian Premier Atal Behari Vajpayee’s ongoing official visit to Tajikistan.
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India and Tajikistan set up a Joint Working Group (JWG) to combat international terrorism and also singed on extradition treaty in Dushanbe, on November 14. The JWG was formed during the Indian Premier Atal Behari Vajpayee’s ongoing official visit to Tajikistan.
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November - 20 
According to a media report, the next round of peace talks between representatives of Union Government and the leaders of National Socialist Council of Nagaland Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) is likely to be held on December 5, 2003, in the Thailand capital Bangkok. NSCN-IM sources have reportedly indicated
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According to a media report, the next round of peace talks between representatives of Union Government and the leaders of National Socialist Council of Nagaland Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) is likely to be held on December 5, 2003, in the Thailand capital Bangkok. NSCN-IM sources have reportedly indicated that the talks would focus on making the political dialogue more substantive and productive, and added that in the last round of talks the Naga outfit had hinted that it would like the Union Government to address all political issues including, integration of the Naga-inhabited areas and the degree of political sovereignty.
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November - 22 
According to a November 22 report in The Kuensel, the Bhutanese Government has held talks with leaders of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), a terrorist group active in the Indian State of Assam, and is scheduled to hold another round of talks in the near future. However, the venue and date
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According to a November 22 report in The Kuensel, the Bhutanese Government has held talks with leaders of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), a terrorist group active in the Indian State of Assam, and is scheduled to hold another round of talks in the near future. However, the venue and dates of both rounds of talks have not been disclosed. Quoting the Bhutanese Premier Lyonpo Jigmi Thinley, the report said that the Government had asked the ULFA leadership to close down their camps and remove their cadres from Bhutanese soil in accordance with the National Assembly’s decision. Leaders of the other terrorist group, the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), were also expected to meet with the Government, said Thinley. He also said that the Government would resort to military action if the terrorist groups failed to comply with this request.
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December - 5 
Media reports have indicated that another round of Naga peace talks between the Union Government’s representatives and National Socialist Council of Nagaland –Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leadership has resumed in Thailand’s capital Bangkok on December 5. NSCN-IM chairman Isak Chisi Swu and General Secreta
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Media reports have indicated that another round of Naga peace talks between the Union Government’s representatives and National Socialist Council of Nagaland –Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leadership has resumed in Thailand’s capital Bangkok on December 5. NSCN-IM chairman Isak Chisi Swu and General Secretary Th. Muivah are expected to meet chief interlocutor K. Padmanabhaiah and Intelligence Bureau (IB) Director K.P. Singh during the scheduled talks.
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December - 10 
President Chandrika Kumaratunga and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe held extensive discussions on the peace process at the President House in Colombo on December 10. An unnamed Presidential aide said that the three-hour meeting focused primarily on issues concerning the peace process and the Gov
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President Chandrika Kumaratunga and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe held extensive discussions on the peace process at the President House in Colombo on December 10. An unnamed Presidential aide said that the three-hour meeting focused primarily on issues concerning the peace process and the Government's position on the proposals of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). The meeting was reportedly held in response to a request made by the President at the previous meeting to outline the Premier’s stance on the LTTE's proposals for an Interim Self Governing Authority in the North-East region. However, the talks failed to end the month-old political deadlock.
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