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January - 6 
The Political Affairs Committee (PAC) of Nagaland Government has asked the Centre to expedite the peace process with the NSCN-IM, reports Nagaland Post. The PAC during its first meeting held on January 6 adopted a resolution to appeal to the Govt of India and NSCN-IM to expedite the peace process.
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The Political Affairs Committee (PAC) of Nagaland Government has asked the Centre to expedite the peace process with the NSCN-IM, reports Nagaland Post. The PAC during its first meeting held on January 6 adopted a resolution to appeal to the Govt of India and NSCN-IM to expedite the peace process.
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January - 14 
A Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) leader on January 14 said the outfit was ready for “unconditional” talks with the state and the Centre as it wants peace, reports The Telegraph. The leader who identified himself as KLO ‘assistant general secretary’ Pradeep Roy alias P.N. Koch spoke over
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A Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) leader on January 14 said the outfit was ready for “unconditional” talks with the state and the Centre as it wants peace, reports The Telegraph. The leader who identified himself as KLO ‘assistant general secretary’ Pradeep Roy alias P.N. Koch spoke over phone to The Telegraph from an undisclosed location.“We have come to know that Trinamool leaders have expressed the desire to sit for talks with us. I am speaking on behalf of our outfit,” said Koch. The KLO leader said the outfit would sit for talks if the government approached it in a “respectful” manner. The KLO wants a separate state of Kamtapur to be carved out of the six north Bengal districts and four contiguous districts, Kokrajhar, Bongaigaon, Dhubri and Goalpara in Assam.
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January - 17 
Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on January 17 expressed his reluctance to hold peace talks with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) saying he lacks authority to do so, reports Dawn. Speaking at a press conference, Khan said he cannot hold talks with TTP as neither his party is in power a
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Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on January 17 expressed his reluctance to hold peace talks with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) saying he lacks authority to do so, reports Dawn. Speaking at a press conference, Khan said he cannot hold talks with TTP as neither his party is in power at the centre nor he has any authority over the services. “What powers we have because of which we are being asked to hold talks?” he asked referring to the Government’s proposal that Imran Khan and other leaders should hold talks with TTP. He said the All Parties Conference (APC) held on September 9 gave mandate to the Government to hold talks with the militants. The US drone attack (that killed former TTP ‘chief’ Hakimullah Mehsud) sabotaged these talks, he remarked.
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January - 18 
The Kamatapur Liberation Organization (KLO) has said that they are not ready for tripartite talks with the Government of India and the reports appeared in certain newspapers could be the sinister design of Government to create mistrust among the community, reports The Sentinel on January 19.
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The Kamatapur Liberation Organization (KLO) has said that they are not ready for tripartite talks with the Government of India and the reports appeared in certain newspapers could be the sinister design of Government to create mistrust among the community, reports The Sentinel on January 19.
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January - 19 
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘spokesman’ Shahidullah Shahid on January 19 said that TTP were ready for a “meaningful dialogue”, reports Daily Times. However, the militant group asked the Government to “prove its authority and sincerity with dialogue process”. In a letter issued to the media on J
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘spokesman’ Shahidullah Shahid on January 19 said that TTP were ready for a “meaningful dialogue”, reports Daily Times. However, the militant group asked the Government to “prove its authority and sincerity with dialogue process”. In a letter issued to the media on January 19 the TTP also said, “TTP wants to give clear-cut message to people of Pakistan that our war is for implementation of Sharia’h and we will never give up principles of Sharia’h.”
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January - 23 
A year after the draft peace pact, a tripartite meeting among the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) and its breakaway faction (ANVC-B), the State and Central Government officials will be held on January 23 (today) in Shillong to ensure that there is conducive atmosphere in Garo Hills before ar
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A year after the draft peace pact, a tripartite meeting among the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) and its breakaway faction (ANVC-B), the State and Central Government officials will be held on January 23 (today) in Shillong to ensure that there is conducive atmosphere in Garo Hills before arriving at a permanent settlement, reports The Shillong Times. Top leaders of ANVC and ANVC-B, officials of the Home Departments of State and Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will attend the meeting. The meeting will also scrutinize the ground reality after the draft peace pact was signed in January 5, 2013.
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January - 31 
Nawaz Sharif on January 31 (today) gave guidelines for holding negotiations to the four-member committee formed to facilitate talks with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, reports Dawn. The first meeting of the committee, chaired by Sharif, discussed in detail the framework and strategy for
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Nawaz Sharif on January 31 (today) gave guidelines for holding negotiations to the four-member committee formed to facilitate talks with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, reports Dawn. The first meeting of the committee, chaired by Sharif, discussed in detail the framework and strategy for the talks. Nawaz Sharif had only one precondition for talks, that there should be no terrorist attacks during negotiations.
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February - 4 
The State Government delegation for the 7th round of tripartite talk involving Government of India on United Naga Council (UNC) demand for an Alternative Arrangement (AA) for Nagas of Manipur pending a solution to the Indo-Naga peace talk scheduled on February 6 may be led by Industries Minister K G
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The State Government delegation for the 7th round of tripartite talk involving Government of India on United Naga Council (UNC) demand for an Alternative Arrangement (AA) for Nagas of Manipur pending a solution to the Indo-Naga peace talk scheduled on February 6 may be led by Industries Minister K Govindas. Further, two prominent Kuki bodies, Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) [apex organization of Kuki tribes in Manipur] and Kuki Organisation for Human Rights (KOHR) have petitioned the Prime Minister saying that they would not accept any outcome of the proposed AA talk with UNC, reports The Sangai Express. Ahead of the proposed tripartite talks among the UNC, Central Government and Government of Manipur slated for February 6 at Senapati District headquarters.
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February - 4 
The planned peace talks with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) stumbled as they began on February 4, with Government negotiators missing a preliminary meeting citing doubts over the militants’ team, reports Daily Times. Teams representing the Taliban and Government had been due to gather in Islamabad
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The planned peace talks with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) stumbled as they began on February 4, with Government negotiators missing a preliminary meeting citing doubts over the militants’ team, reports Daily Times. Teams representing the Taliban and Government had been due to gather in Islamabad at 2:00 p.m. on February 4 to chart a “roadmap” for talks. But the Government delegation did not show up. One of its members, senior journalist Rahimullah Yusufzai, said they wanted to clarify who was on the Taliban team and what powers they had. “We told them we are ready to meet them after we get an explanation about one issue, that their committee will consist of three members,” Yusufzai said, adding, “We also seek explanations on other issues, like how powerful this committee is.” The head of the Taliban team, Maulana Sami-ul-Haq, accused the Government of not taking the talks seriously. “Today it has been exposed how serious the Government is about talks,” Haq said, adding, “They are making a joke of talks and joking with the nation. On one side they are saying they are talking to the Taliban and on the other side they are making joke of these talks.” Haq said that the Government-constituted committee was powerless and certain powerful forces are bent on sabotaging the peace process with the TTP. He said that the TTP was serious about holding talks with the Government, while the Government, through its behaviour, has proved that it is powerless. The TTP’s ‘spokesman’ Shahidullah Shahid said that Haq and his two colleagues had their blessing. “The three-member committee is final now and we have our full confidence in it to hold talks,” he said.
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February - 5 
The head of the caretaker committee of the TTP, Qari Shakil, on February 5 said that the roads were too hazardous and a helicopter should be used to protect the dialogue committee from any danger, reported The News. "I do not want any force to harm them on their way or any kind of delay to take plac
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The head of the caretaker committee of the TTP, Qari Shakil, on February 5 said that the roads were too hazardous and a helicopter should be used to protect the dialogue committee from any danger, reported The News. "I do not want any force to harm them on their way or any kind of delay to take place in the holding of dialogue", he said. According to sources, Qari Shakil made telephonic contact with a member of the Taliban committee Maulana Abdul Aziz, the Khateeb of Lal Masjid in Islamabad, and said that the TTP caretaker negotiation team was waiting for the arrival of the dialogue committees for an early initiation of peace talks. Qari Shakil said that the Taliban wanted to start a meaningful and result-oriented dialogue as early as possible. Maulana Aziz told Qari Shakil that he would inform the Government committee about this threat. The committees constituted by the Government and Taliban agreed to hold talks within 72 hours in Islamabad and the clauses for the talks would be finalized. The Government sources revealed that both sides would give a written guarantee that they would not resort to any kind of violence against each other until something conclusive comes out of the peace process. The Taliban-nominated committee would formulate their demands while remaining within the ambit of the Constitution and present the same to the Government committee, which would put them before the prime minister for deliberation.
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February - 5 
There is no chance of peace in Pakistan until the Government embraces Sharia (Islamic Law) and United States (US)-led forces withdraw completely from Afghanistan, said negotiators representing Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on February 5, reports The Express Tribune. Maulana Sami-ul-Haq, the head
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There is no chance of peace in Pakistan until the Government embraces Sharia (Islamic Law) and United States (US)-led forces withdraw completely from Afghanistan, said negotiators representing Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on February 5, reports The Express Tribune. Maulana Sami-ul-Haq, the head of the TTP’s three-man talks team, said there could be “no peace” in the region while there were still US troops across the border. Another TTP negotiator Maulana Abdul Aziz, said, “Without Sharia law, the Taliban won’t accept (the talks) even one percent. If some factions accept it, then the others won’t accept it. Their real agenda is Sharia. All secular courts based on the common law system be abolished. I don’t think the Government will accept this but they should, because war isn’t the way forward.”
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February - 6 
The Sangai Express reports that the United Naga Council (UNC) has stated that the seventh tripartite talk and first round of political level talk held at Senapati District on February 6 focusing on its primary agenda of Alternative Arrangement (AA) for the Nagas in Manipur outside the State Governme
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The Sangai Express reports that the United Naga Council (UNC) has stated that the seventh tripartite talk and first round of political level talk held at Senapati District on February 6 focusing on its primary agenda of Alternative Arrangement (AA) for the Nagas in Manipur outside the State Government and pending a final settlement to the ongoing negotiations between the NSCN-IM and the Government of India was cordial and positive though the Government representatives were tightlipped on the issue. Paul Leo, chairman of the committee for AA said that the upgradation of the talks to the political level was a positive development as the issue was directly discussed at this level.
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February - 6 
The Government and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) committees, in their first meeting on February 6, expressed the resolve to continue dialogue and vowed that the violent acts of the recent past would not hamper the peace process, reports Daily Times. The Government-nominated committee consists of
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The Government and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) committees, in their first meeting on February 6, expressed the resolve to continue dialogue and vowed that the violent acts of the recent past would not hamper the peace process, reports Daily Times. The Government-nominated committee consists of Irfan Siddiqui, Rahimullah Yousafzai, Rustam Shah Mohmand and Major (retired) Amir, while Maulana Samiul Haq-chief of Jama'at Ulema-e-Islam-Sami-ul-Haq (JUI-S); Maulana Abdul Aziz-chief cleric of Lal Masjid and Ibrahim are members of the committee announced by the TTP. Addressing a joint press conference at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) House, Irfan Siddiqui and Maulana Samiul Haq said the committees agreed that both sides should stop giving statements against each other and the process of talks should not be long, as the nation is hoping for good news. During the talks, the Government committee said it should be conveyed to the TTP that peace talks should be held within the ambit of the Constitution and there should be end to the violent attacks in the country. It said that the talks should be held only on the militancy-hit areas and these should not be about the whole country. It also asked the TTP committee about its authority in the presence of the nine-member monitoring committee of the TTP.
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February - 7 
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) said on February 7 that the negotiations with the Government will be aimed at imposing Sharia (Islamic law) in the country, reports The News. Shahidullah Shahid, the central ‘spokesman’ for the TTP, told media from an undisclosed location that they had fought for Sha
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) said on February 7 that the negotiations with the Government will be aimed at imposing Sharia (Islamic law) in the country, reports The News. Shahidullah Shahid, the central ‘spokesman’ for the TTP, told media from an undisclosed location that they had fought for Sharia. He said that had any other law except Sharia been acceptable to TTP, they would not have waged war. TTP wouldn’t be waging a war against the Government if they followed a law or a constitution other than Islamic Sharia. He said that the issue of Maulana Abdul Aziz’s warning about staying away from talks would be discussed at a meeting with the members of committee representing the TTP. Earlier, Maulana Abdul Aziz, one of the TTP intermediaries, has refused to attend future meetings with Government negotiators until the implementation of Sharia law is on the agenda. “I’ll remain part of this [Taliban intermediary] committee — but, yes, I will not sit for future talks until my demands are met,” Aziz told journalists in Islamabad on February 7 after a meeting of his Shura in Lal Masjid. “Peace talks may be delayed because the Government wants the talks within the limits of the Constitution but the Taliban believe only in the Holy Quran and Sunnah,” he added. Meanwhile, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairperson Imran Khan told Bloomberg that the peace negotiations between the Government and the TTP will probably fail and a resulting military operation would lead to more violence, The Express Tribune reported on February 8. Imran commented, “The most likely result is that the negotiations will start, there will be about three or four big explosions and terrorist attacks and the negotiations will be called off.” “There will be people baying for blood and the operation will start,” he claimed.
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February - 9 
The Shura (political council) and negotiations committee of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) met at an undisclosed location in North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) for the second consecutive day on February 9 and produced 15 demands to be put forward to the Gover
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The Shura (political council) and negotiations committee of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) met at an undisclosed location in North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) for the second consecutive day on February 9 and produced 15 demands to be put forward to the Government’s negotiation committee, reports Daily Times. TTP Shura had been meeting since February 8 under its Deputy Ameer (chief), Sheikh Khalid Haqqani. Professor Muhammad Ibrahim Khan and Maulana Yousuf Shah who are in Waziristan for a meeting with the TTP Shura are likely to convey these points to the committee formed by the Government for mediation. The points are as follows: Stop drone attacks; introduce Sharia law in courts; introduce Islamic system of education in both public and private educational institutions; free Pakistani and foreign TTP held in jails; restoration and remuneration for damage to property during drone attacks; hand over control of tribal areas to local forces; withdrawal of Army from tribal areas and close down check posts; all criminal allegations against the TTP be dropped; prisoners from both sides be released; equal rights for all, poor and rich; families of drone attack victims be offered jobs; end interest-based system; stop supporting the US on the war on terror; replace the democratic system of governance with the Islamic system; end all relations with the US. Meanwhile, the TTP ‘commanders’ and the members of their committee formed to holds talks with the Government kept changing the venue of their meeting amid continued flights of unmanned US drones in the tribal area, The News reported on February 10. The committee members had reached North Waziristan Agency in a military helicopter to apprise the TTP’s political Shura of the demands put forth by the committee representing the Government. The sources, however, said that the Shura and committee members had to change the venue many a time due to the drone flights. Further, the Federal Minister of Interior, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said on February 9 that any external attempt to sabotage the dialogue process will be considered as hostility against Pakistan, reports The News. According to sources, he was speaking to Maulana Samiul Haq, leader of the TTP committee for peace talks.
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February - 10 
The political Shura (Council) of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) said on February 10 that it gave a “positive response” to the Government’s list of demands, which had been handed over to it by the Taliban team during a meeting at an undisclosed location in North Waziristan Agency of Federally A
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The political Shura (Council) of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) said on February 10 that it gave a “positive response” to the Government’s list of demands, which had been handed over to it by the Taliban team during a meeting at an undisclosed location in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reported Daily Times. “After in-depth deliberations over the demands a positive response was given,” Shahidullah Shahid, the ‘spokesman’ for the TTP said in a press statement to media houses sent via email. Professor Ibrahim, a member of the Taliban team, and Maulana Yousafzai, special emissary of Maulana Sami-ul-Haq, had met the TTP political Shura in North Waziristan. Meanwhile, Parliamentarians in the Senate on February 10 strongly reacted to the TTP’s stance of not holding peace talks under the constitution of Pakistan, reports Daily Times. Opposition senators claimed that it was decided that there would be no terrorist activities during peace negotiations but the recent incidents clearly revealed that “third forces” are involved in such acts. Now it is duty of the Government to ascertain the third force, they said, and demanded that the Government hold talks with TTP under the constitution of Pakistan.
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February - 11 
The committees, formed by the Government and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to broker a peace pact between the two sides, held an informal meeting at an undisclosed location in Islamabad on February 11, reported Dawn. During the meeting, agenda for February 12, 2014’s formal meeting was discus
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The committees, formed by the Government and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to broker a peace pact between the two sides, held an informal meeting at an undisclosed location in Islamabad on February 11, reported Dawn. During the meeting, agenda for February 12, 2014’s formal meeting was discussed, said a press release issued after the meeting. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Affairs, Irfan Siddqui, who is coordinator of the Government committee, said that response from the TTP Political Shura (Council) over the Government’s conditions was ‘satisfactory.’ Jama’at Ulema-e-Islam-Sami (JUI-S) Chief Maulana Sami-ul-Haq, who is a member of the committee nominated by the TTP, said that Taliban’s demands were placed in front of Government negotiators, adding that attempts at a ceasefire would be made in the first stage of dialogue. The meeting was held after Professor Ibrahim and Maulana Yousuf Shah returned from North Waziristan Agency after meeting with the TTP’s political Shura and receiving their response regarding the demands of the Government.
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February - 11 
State Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain on February 11 stated that the State Government is committed to resolve the problem of insurgency without seeking any political mileage, reports The Assam Tribune. Hussain added that even while engaging in peace talks with militants, State would act tough on an
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State Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain on February 11 stated that the State Government is committed to resolve the problem of insurgency without seeking any political mileage, reports The Assam Tribune. Hussain added that even while engaging in peace talks with militants, State would act tough on any act of violence by the militants. Rockybul Hussain, also said that a full-scale offensive against the IK Songbijit faction of NDFB (NDFB-IKS) is going on under the Unified Command structure. “A total of 234 NDFB-IKS cadres have been apprehended since 2013, while 29 have died in encounters with police and security forces. Police also seized 73 firearms, nine bombs and 68 grenades during the period,” he added.
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February - 13 
Irfan Siddiqui, coordinator of the committee formed by the Government to hold talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), said that they had told the Taliban committee through a letter that terror activities will adversely affect the atmosphere needed for negotiations, reports Daily Times. Earl
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Irfan Siddiqui, coordinator of the committee formed by the Government to hold talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), said that they had told the Taliban committee through a letter that terror activities will adversely affect the atmosphere needed for negotiations, reports Daily Times. Earlier, the Taliban committee complained that they had not received the letter sent by the Government committee. However, the letter was faxed to the Taliban committee and Maulana Yousuf Shah had received it.
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February - 14 
The Government and Taliban negotiators on February 14, expressed concern over a wave of deadly attacks in the country, agreeing that both militants and Security Forces (SFs) should refrain from actions which undermine ongoing peace efforts, reports Daily Times. “Both the committees expressed deep gr
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The Government and Taliban negotiators on February 14, expressed concern over a wave of deadly attacks in the country, agreeing that both militants and Security Forces (SFs) should refrain from actions which undermine ongoing peace efforts, reports Daily Times. “Both the committees expressed deep grief and regret over anti-peace activities and declared that such incidents would have a negative impact on the peace efforts,” a joint statement said after Government and Taliban committees meeting. “Referring to the recent incident in Karachi, the Government committee adopted the stance that it would become difficult to continue the peace talks when anti-peace activities continue,” it said. “Therefore the Taliban must be asked to make an announcement that they are stopping all kinds of anti-peace activities and implementation of this announcement should be ensured,” the statement quoted the Government side as saying. It said that the Taliban committee “agreed” to the demand and asked the Government to also make an announcement that it will not take any action which would create unrest. “For lasting peace no side should use force,” the statement quoted the Taliban side as saying. The Taliban committee and TTP ‘spokesman’ Shahidullah Shahid made telephonic contact during the meeting of committees. According to reports, the Taliban committee apprised Shahidullah of the demand of Government committee for ceasefire. Shahidullah also said he would apprise the Taliban Shura (council) of this demand and would get back to the committee.
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February - 14 
TTP’s political Shura (advisory council) on February 13 agreed to directly meet the Government talks committee in Islamabad on February 14, 2014 (today), reports The Express Tribune. Sources said the Government negotiators would meet the Shura either at the end of this week or at the start of next w
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TTP’s political Shura (advisory council) on February 13 agreed to directly meet the Government talks committee in Islamabad on February 14, 2014 (today), reports The Express Tribune. Sources said the Government negotiators would meet the Shura either at the end of this week or at the start of next week. The meeting will most likely be held in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) but the exact location is not known as yet. The main agenda will likely be regarding a ceasefire which the TTP and Government Committees said was important as any activity from either side could potentially harm peace efforts.
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February - 16 
The newly formed vigilante group, Achik Peace Volunteers Council (APVC) headquartered in Ampati, South West Garo Hills, while terming the talks with the Garo Hills based militants as unconstitutional, has asked the Centre to send additional forces to the region to tackle the militants and end the su
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The newly formed vigilante group, Achik Peace Volunteers Council (APVC) headquartered in Ampati, South West Garo Hills, while terming the talks with the Garo Hills based militants as unconstitutional, has asked the Centre to send additional forces to the region to tackle the militants and end the sufferings of the people, reports The Shillong Times on February 17. In a letter addressed to Anil Goswami, Secretary, Union Ministry of Home Affairs, APVC convener, Che Guevara Marak said that Council was formed with the mission of establishing peace in Garo Hills. The Telegraph reports on February 17 the Centre has dubbed the deteriorating law and order situation in Garo hills of Meghalaya as “worst” and found that “underestimating” the problem in the beginning by the state administration led to mushrooming of militant outfits and its inability to tackle the situation.
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February - 16 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on February 16 claimed to have killed 23 Frontier Corps (FC) personnel kidnapped in June 14, 2010 from Shoonkri Post of Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Daily Times. According to reports, the TTP Mohmand Agency ‘spokesman’, Om
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on February 16 claimed to have killed 23 Frontier Corps (FC) personnel kidnapped in June 14, 2010 from Shoonkri Post of Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Daily Times. According to reports, the TTP Mohmand Agency ‘spokesman’, Omar Khurasani said that the kidnapped FC personnel were killed as revenge because the Government was continuously killing their men in different parts of the country, including Karachi, Peshawar and Swabi. He said if the Government does not stop killing the TTP supporters, they would also continue to kill Security Forces’ personnel. After the TTP claim, it was decided that the Government committee and TTP negotiators will not be meeting on February 17, reports The Express Tribune. Senior journalist Rahimullah Yousafzai, who is one of the members of the Government committee, said it was necessary to discuss the killings with the Government before the state committee meets TTP negotiators. TTP also confirmed that the meeting, which was scheduled to take place at 11am today, will not be held.
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February - 17 
The peace talks with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) broke down on February 17 following execution of 23 Frontier Corps (FC) soldiers by Mohmand Agency Chapter of TTP, reports Daily Times. The four-member government negotiating committee cancelled a scheduled visit to Akora Khattak for a meeting wi
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The peace talks with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) broke down on February 17 following execution of 23 Frontier Corps (FC) soldiers by Mohmand Agency Chapter of TTP, reports Daily Times. The four-member government negotiating committee cancelled a scheduled visit to Akora Khattak for a meeting with the Taliban committee. “It is a unanimous decision. I myself phoned Yousaf Shah and informed him that we are not coming,” Advisor to Prime Minister and coordinator of Government committee Irfan Siddiqui said. “We do not want to play meetings,” he said, and added that the martyrdom of FC personnel is a highly condemnable act that cannot be tolerated. “We regret to say that things are not moving in the right direction. Peace talks are purposeless after the sad and condemnable murders,” Siddiqui said. The ‘spokesman’ of the TTP Shahidullah Shahid on February 17 said that the Taliban in Mohmand Agency might have avenged the killing of their colleagues, reported Dawn. Shahid said custodial killings could further complicate the dialogue process. He alleged that 23 people who were in Government custody had been killed over the past three days 16 in Nowshera District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and seven in Karachi (Sindh). “The killing of 16 people belonging to the Mohmand Agency might have enraged the Taliban in the region and they killed the 23 soldiers,” he said. The spokesman said the government should stop its operation and avoid obstructing peace talks. Moreover, a letter posted on the social media, by ‘chief’ of Mohmand Agency chapter of TTP, Umar Khalid Khurasani claimed that the soldiers had been slain to avenge what he called killing of their fighters in custody in several parts of the country. The security official rejected the claim by TTP, termed the allegation unfounded and baseless. “The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan is just lying. No terrorist has been killed in the custody,” according to security official. Umar Khalid Khurasani, is a journalist-turned-jihadi ‘commander’ whose declared objectives as a staunch follower of Osama bin Laden are to overthrow the Government of Pakistan, impose Sharia, seize nuclear weapons and wage jihad until the Caliphate is established, reported The News quoting journalist Amir Mir. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on February 17 condemned the killing of FC by terrorists and termed it a “heinous and brutal” act, reports Daily Times. He said the incident would have a negative impact on the talks process, initiated for a peaceful resolution of the issue. Also, the Army on February 17 described the killing of 23 FC soldiers, a “blatant” and “highly provocative” act of terrorism, reported Daily Times. “The martyrdom of security officials is a blatant act of terrorism. It’s highly condemnable and provocative,” a security official said on condition of anonymity. Later, the Opposition leader in the National Assembly Khursheed Shah on February 17 said it is high time to take a firm decision regarding the talks with the Taliban because they are continuously attacking citizens, civilians and damaging public installations, reports Daily Times. Shah criticised the Taliban for continuously attacking security personnel despite being in dialogue with the Government. He said it seems that the Taliban wanted to carry on talks after weakening the Government’s position. Talking to media, he said the Taliban did not stop the attacks despite a letter by the government for no more casualties and destructions.
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February - 17 
Welcoming Meghalaya Governor K. K. Paul’s offer of peace talks, Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘commander in chief’ Sohan D Shira maintained that it can happen only if their ‘chairman’ Champion R Sangma is released from prison and leads the group in the deliberations, The Shillong Times report
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Welcoming Meghalaya Governor K. K. Paul’s offer of peace talks, Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘commander in chief’ Sohan D Shira maintained that it can happen only if their ‘chairman’ Champion R Sangma is released from prison and leads the group in the deliberations, The Shillong Times reports on February 18. Champion R Sangma is currently lodged in Shillong jail for subversive activities. He has obtained bail in several cases but needs to secure bail in two more cases to walk out free. Referring to A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK), Sohan D Shira, said, “We have reliable source that the floating of new outfit ASAK was masterminded by surrendered GNLA Mingran T Sangma”. Mingran was previously the ‘chief training instructor’ of GNLA, but had deserted the group with over a dozen cadres and substantial number of weapons. Also, the ‘deputy commander-in-chief’ of ASAK, Chue Dilsrang, refuting the allegations made against outfit’s ‘commander-in-chief’, Reding T Sangma by GNLA of fund misuse in a statement issued on February 17, claimed that during his stint as the ‘finance secretary’ of the GNLA, Reding was prevented from executing his duties as per his designation and had never extorted money for his own benefits.
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February - 17 
Government mediators suspended negotiations on February 17 just weeks after they were announced following weekend claims by a TTP faction that it killed 23 kidnapped Frontier Cops (FC) soldiers. The mediators set a ceasefire as a precondition for another round of talks. The reconciliation effort was
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Government mediators suspended negotiations on February 17 just weeks after they were announced following weekend claims by a TTP faction that it killed 23 kidnapped Frontier Cops (FC) soldiers. The mediators set a ceasefire as a precondition for another round of talks. The reconciliation effort was launched on January 29.
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February - 18 
ANVC-B on February 18 expressed doubt over the role of A'chik Peace Volunteers Council (APVC), the newly formed vigilante group, and source of the footage that was leaked to media where a GNLA cadre executed an unidentified victim mercilessly, reports The Shillong Times. “It is an old footage simila
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ANVC-B on February 18 expressed doubt over the role of A'chik Peace Volunteers Council (APVC), the newly formed vigilante group, and source of the footage that was leaked to media where a GNLA cadre executed an unidentified victim mercilessly, reports The Shillong Times. “It is an old footage similar to Taliban execution which is aimed to unleash fear and terror. Why was the footage leaked now when the GNLA is showing signs of coming for peace talks,” the ANVC-B questioned. The ANVC-B also added that if the GNLA is willing to join the peace talks, Government must process necessary steps at the earliest to bring them on board in the best interest of Garo hills. Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma, on February 18, said that the government will examine the demand of the GNLA to release its jailed chairman for peace talks. “We need to evaluate everything in hand before moving forward and examine their (GNLA) demand,” Sangma told journalists.
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February - 18 
The coordinator of Taliban-appointed negotiation committee, Yousuf Shah, on February 18 cautioned that there could be a surge in acts of violence in case peace negotiations were not held, reports The News. “The Government committee does not appear to be serious in holding the talks,” he said, adding
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The coordinator of Taliban-appointed negotiation committee, Yousuf Shah, on February 18 cautioned that there could be a surge in acts of violence in case peace negotiations were not held, reports The News. “The Government committee does not appear to be serious in holding the talks,” he said, adding, ‘the violent acts may witness a surge in case the dialogue was not held’. “If the Government and Taliban committees remained at distance, it could lead to an increase in the acts of terror,” he cautioned. Separately, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on February 18 claimed that it is serious about peace talks with the Government, reports Dawn. TTP ‘spokesman’ Shahidullah Shahid said the Taliban leadership was in constant contact with all factions on the issue of ceasefire and a decision in this respect would be taken soon. He said all Taliban factions unanimously backed the dialogue process and there would be no problem in implementing TTP’s decisions, including the issue of ceasefire, claiming the TTP practised Sharia’h and any decision endorsed by the chief of the Tehreek was final and obligatory for all factions to abide by. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif chaired a meeting of the Government's committee formed to hold talks with negotiators representing the TTP, during which the committee expressed its inability to carry forward peace talks, reported Dawn. The committee said the talks could not progress without any solid steps and also asked the TTP to unconditionally cease all violent activities without any delay. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister House, the Government committee briefed Nawaz Sharif and told him that during the 13-day process of talks several acts of violence took place killing a number of people. The committee further said that the talks were progressing satisfactorily until the Taliban-claimed blast was carried out in Karachi on February 13, 2014. Following these developments, the committee members had unanimously decided that holding the scheduled talks with the Taliban committee was a meaningless effort. Also, the Government mediators on February 18 demanded a ceasefire from the Taliban before they resumed peace talks as another two soldiers were killed in separate attacks, reports Daily Times
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February - 19 
On February 19, TTP granted the authority to Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Samiul Haq (JUI-S) Chief Maulana Samiul Haq decide on ceasefire between the Government and the TTP, reports The Express Tribune. Haq is heading the TTP intermediary committee. The JUI-S central information secretary said that if there
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On February 19, TTP granted the authority to Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Samiul Haq (JUI-S) Chief Maulana Samiul Haq decide on ceasefire between the Government and the TTP, reports The Express Tribune. Haq is heading the TTP intermediary committee. The JUI-S central information secretary said that if there was a consensus between the Government peace talks committee and Haq, then a ceasefire can be announced between the two sides.
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February - 19 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on February 19 offered to observe a ceasefire to allow the resumption of stalled peace talks provided Security Forces stop killing and arresting them, reports Daily Times. “We are ready for the ceasefire if the government assures us that bodies of our colleagues
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on February 19 offered to observe a ceasefire to allow the resumption of stalled peace talks provided Security Forces stop killing and arresting them, reports Daily Times. “We are ready for the ceasefire if the government assures us that bodies of our colleagues will not be found in gunny bags and they will not be killed in encounters and arrested in raids,” TTP ‘spokesman’ Shahidullah Shahid said. “The Government has killed more than 60 TTP cadres since the start of the peace talks, in Karachi and the rest of Pakistan, under a secret operation codenamed Operation Root Out,” Shahid said. “The killings of soldiers in Mohmand were in response to the onslaught on TTP cadres by Security Forces during the talks between Government and TTP committees,” he added.
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February - 20 
Pointing towards the creation of a separate State of Telangana, the Progressive faction of NDFB (NDFB-P), on February 20, asked the Centre to adopt the same strategy and create a separate State of Bodoland without the approval of the Assam Assembly, reports The Assam Tribune. The third round of trip
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Pointing towards the creation of a separate State of Telangana, the Progressive faction of NDFB (NDFB-P), on February 20, asked the Centre to adopt the same strategy and create a separate State of Bodoland without the approval of the Assam Assembly, reports The Assam Tribune. The third round of tripartite talks among the Centre, Assam Government and NDFB-P was held on February 20, where the ceasefire with the Bodo militant outfit was extended for another six months. The third round of dialogue was chaired by Joint Secretary (North-East) Shambhu Singh, where the Centre’s interlocutor PC Haldar was also present. The five-member NDFB-P delegation was led by Govinda Basumatary. Emerging from the talks, the Home Ministry officials said that the discussion was confined to only extension of ceasefire and the demand for a separate State of Bodoland did not figure. However, Govinda Basumatary said they have reiterated the demand for creation of Bodoland, citing the Centre’s move for tabling the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill 2014, without approval of the Andhra Pradesh Assembly. The Centre meanwhile, is holding three separate rounds of dialogues with All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) and associated organisation, Bodo People's Progressive Front (BPPF), Bodo National Conference (BNC) and Bodo People’s Front (BPF).
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February - 20 
At least 40 militants were killed on February 20 as fighter jets targeted suspected insurgent hideouts in Dattakhel, Shawal and Mir Ali tehsils (revenue unit) of the North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Dawn. The bombardment comes a day after Tehreek-e-Talib
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At least 40 militants were killed on February 20 as fighter jets targeted suspected insurgent hideouts in Dattakhel, Shawal and Mir Ali tehsils (revenue unit) of the North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Dawn. The bombardment comes a day after Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) said a ceasefire can be negotiated upon if the Army stopped targeting its members. Other military sources said that the militants involved in the Peshawar cinema blast (February 10) and killing of an Army officer (February 18) in frontier region Peshawar two days ago were targeted in their hideouts situated in Khyber Agency. Improvised explosive device (IED) making factories and prepared explosives were also destroyed in the strikes. After being convinced by the top Army leadership, Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif gave a go ahead for the airstrikes, reports Dawn. High level civil military consultations continued for three days which culminated on these strikes. Army Chief, General Raheel Sharif and intelligence heads briefed the PM over rapid developments in the tribal areas and also shared images of militant hideouts procured through their own spy drones. Authorisation of the PM was sought for more strikes at other locations, which according to the sources has been granted. The News adds that Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Pervaiz Rasheed, on February 20 said the TTP in unequivocal terms commented “If you talk with us, we will respond with greater enthusiasm. But, if you would strike once, we would strike twice”. Pervaiz Rasheed said in a statement, soon after the Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhary Nisar announced that PM Nawaz Sharif in consultation with the military leadership has linked the peace talks to a halt to the bloodshed. Further, referring to the talks with the TTP, Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhary Nisar said, “Dialogue and violence cannot take place side by side. The military has been asked to retaliate in self-defence, which is their right. This [self-defence] is the right of the armed forces, which cannot be taken away from them,” he said. Members of the government’s peace committee were also consulted in this regard, the interior minister added. “We have burnt the midnight oil,” he said, explaining how the Government had worked overtime on how to resolve the issue. Meanwhile, Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief and member of the TTP talks committee Mohammad Ibrahim on February 20 condemned the shelling in North Waziristan Agency and Khyber Agency and described it as an action against innocent citizens, reports Dawn. In a statement issued by the JeI, he said that the air strikes would further complicate the situation, adding that the ultimate sufferers would be the innocent people because random firing and shelling could never prove useful for restoration of peace.
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February - 21 
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on February 21 made it clear that the Government is ready to hold dialogue only with those who have respect for the Constitution and integrity of the country, reports Dawn. “We are ready for talks for stability and peace in Pakistan but let me make it clear we are willing
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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on February 21 made it clear that the Government is ready to hold dialogue only with those who have respect for the Constitution and integrity of the country, reports Dawn. “We are ready for talks for stability and peace in Pakistan but let me make it clear we are willing to hold a dialogue only with those who have regard for the Constitution and integrity of the country...” he said. Separately, Rahimullah Yousufzai, a member of Government’s committee, on February 21 said that the Taliban, during the talks, did not abnegate the Constitution and had agreed to hold talks within the framework of the Constitution, reports The News. He said that the Taliban later changed their view and expressed will to hold negotiation in accordance with the Quran and Sunnah. However, Yousufzai said that talks were not halted over the issue of the constitution or Quran and Sharia’h. Meanwhile, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on February 21 refused to announce a ceasefire, calling on the Government to do so first, reported The News. TTP ‘spokesman’ Shahidullah Shahid said a ceasefire cannot be announced as the Government has been fighting against the Taliban. “We have been waging war for several years,” Shahid said. “If the Government cannot negotiate a ceasefire, how can talks be held with a handful of people” Shahid questioned. He said, “Our doors are open for talks… [but] the government needs to stop killing our comrades,” the TTP spokesman Shahidullah Shahid said in a joint news conference, alongside TTP South Waziristan Chapter leader Azam Tariq Mehsud, adding, “Since the Government started the war against us, it should declare ceasefire before asking us to do so,” adds The Express Tribune.
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February - 24 
The Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), on February 24, said that the outfit is coming for talks not due to the fear of operations against its cadres by the SFs, reports The Shillong Times. “We did not beg for peace talks. We were invited by Governor KK Paul. After several meetings held among the
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The Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), on February 24, said that the outfit is coming for talks not due to the fear of operations against its cadres by the SFs, reports The Shillong Times. “We did not beg for peace talks. We were invited by Governor KK Paul. After several meetings held among the leaders, well wishers, area commanders and cadres, GNLA resolved to accept the invitation of the Governor,” ‘political affairs secretary’ of GNLA, Bikdot Nikjang Marak, said in a statement.
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February - 25 
The Government on February 25 decided to continue surgical strikes against Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) alongside efforts to engage the terrorists in peace dialogue, reports Daily Times. The cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Shari
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The Government on February 25 decided to continue surgical strikes against Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) alongside efforts to engage the terrorists in peace dialogue, reports Daily Times. The cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif, told the militants to announce and implement an unconditional ceasefire if they were serious in resolving the issue through talks, as the Government reiterated its commitment to establish writ of the state in the troubled areas at all costs. The Federal Cabinet also passed National Security Policy. Under the new security policy, a joint intelligence directorate will be set up to make the exchange of information more effective on federal and provincial levels. The National Counter-Terrorism Authority (NACTA) will act as the focal organisation for national security. Heads of the armed forces will also be among members of the authority. The meeting decided that all decisions regarding fight against terrorism will be taken at the highest levels. Meanwhile, the TTP on February 25 rejected the Government’s call for an unconditional ceasefire, reports Dawn. “If this is what we have to do, we would have done it 10 years ago,” TTP’s central ‘spokesman’ Shahidullah Shahid said. “It is the government which has waged a war against us and it is for the Government to end it now. Let the Government hold fire and we shall follow suit,” he added. He blamed intelligence agencies for February 24’s killing of its senior ‘commander’ Asmatullah Shaheen Bhittani. Further, Shahidullah on February 25 said that TTP were ready for the consequences of military operation, reports The News. In a statement, he said military operation will incur less loss to TTP and that the rulers must fulfil their will for compiling the statistics. Separately, the Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) on February 25 asked all the militant outfits including TTP to immediately stop suicide attacks and bomb blasts and demanded that Sharif play his role for the success of dialogue with the TTP, reports Daily Times. The PUC made this demand at a peace conference which was held under the chairmanship of PUC Chairman Tahir Ashrafi. It was attended by more than 28 religious and political parties as well as representatives of the minority community.
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February - 27 
The newly-floated militant outfit in Garo Hills Achik Songna An Pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK), on February 27, opposed peace talks between the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) and Government. Dura Marak, ‘general secretary’ of the outfit accused GNLA leader Sohan Shira of making money in the name of
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The newly-floated militant outfit in Garo Hills Achik Songna An Pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK), on February 27, opposed peace talks between the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) and Government. Dura Marak, ‘general secretary’ of the outfit accused GNLA leader Sohan Shira of making money in the name of Garo people even as he said that Shira was not fit to represent Garo people. According to Marak, some of the office bearers of GNLA had shifted their allegiance to ASAK due to the dictatorial attitude of Sohan Shira. Marak also alleged that there is a nexus between GNLA leader Shira and State Police. He said ASAK has 120 cadres and out of which around 50 were from GNLA. When asked if the outfit would come to a peace talk with the Government, he said that the outfit is not in any hurry for talks and they would come for talks only when all corners of Garo Hills is developed.
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February - 27 
Federal Minister for Interior, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on February 27 said that if the peace dialogue with the Taliban fails the Government will use other options to establish durable peace, reports Daily Times. Nisar said that the Government was in contact with some militant groups, as talks with t
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Federal Minister for Interior, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on February 27 said that if the peace dialogue with the Taliban fails the Government will use other options to establish durable peace, reports Daily Times. Nisar said that the Government was in contact with some militant groups, as talks with the main Taliban faction remained stalled. Chaudhry Nisar said dialogue was still a priority as the Government tries to end its seven-year insurgency that has killed thousands. “We will talk to those groups who are not against Pakistan,” he said, adding, “We are in contact with groups that have never attacked Pakistan’s interests, we have dialogue for them.” “Those who believe in Pakistan and accept government’s writ are our friend and those do not believe in Pakistan and Government’s writ are our enemy,” the Minister declared. “There will no politics on national issues including peace and all available resources would be utilised to achieve this objective for which our people, politicians, security forces and media persons had sacrificed their lives,” he further stated.
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March - 7 
The Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) on March 7 approved the name of the 10 person panel to hold talks with the Government, reports The Telegraph. Rev. The names approved include Fr Januarius Sangma, Rev. Bro. Einstein Marak, former minister Jova Marak, Mariam D. Shira, Heneritha Marak, activist
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The Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) on March 7 approved the name of the 10 person panel to hold talks with the Government, reports The Telegraph. Rev. The names approved include Fr Januarius Sangma, Rev. Bro. Einstein Marak, former minister Jova Marak, Mariam D. Shira, Heneritha Marak, activist Jaynie Ningring Sangma, Babyana Sangma and Marilyne D. Shira, National Peoples’ Party (NPP) leader Roger Benny A. Sangma and advocate Sujit Dey.
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March - 7 
The Army nullified on March 7 the talk of its involvement in peace talks with militants as its top brass reportedly observed that holding the dialogue was a Government initiative, reports Dawn. The 170th corps commanders’ conference took place as the Government prepared for the second stage of the d
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The Army nullified on March 7 the talk of its involvement in peace talks with militants as its top brass reportedly observed that holding the dialogue was a Government initiative, reports Dawn. The 170th corps commanders’ conference took place as the Government prepared for the second stage of the dialogue with militants in which it is planning to open a direct channel with the TTP from next week. The conference took a comprehensive review of the prevalent internal and external security situation of the country and weighed options in the peace talks with the TTP. Media had speculated that the Government wanted Army representation in the team that would negotiate with leaders of TTP.
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March - 12 
The Government on March 12 announced its four-member reconstituted committee for holding negotiations with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), reports Daily Times. According to official sources the committee’s members are: Ports and Shipping Secretary Habibullah Khattak, who will head the committe
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The Government on March 12 announced its four-member reconstituted committee for holding negotiations with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), reports Daily Times. According to official sources the committee’s members are: Ports and Shipping Secretary Habibullah Khattak, who will head the committee, while the other three members are Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) Additional Secretary Arbab Arif, Rustam Shah Mohmand and Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister Fawwad Hassan Fawwad. The sources further said that the Government committee will hold direct talks with the TTP and it will also visit North Waziristan Agency for this purpose. The newly formed committee will resume the negotiations process in the next few days. Meanwhile, the TTP negotiating committee on March 12 met Federal Minister of Interior, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan and discussed progress in the peace talks and the future strategy, reports Daily Times. Chaudhry Nisar said the Government was seriously pursuing the dialogue process with the TTP and it had already taken a decision to set up a new committee for the purpose. He said the Government would welcome those militants who desired peace, but action would be taken against those who wanted to sabotage the peace process. Further, in a meeting between Maulana Samiul Haq and Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, it was decided that TTP committee, during its visit, will pave way for a visit by the newly formed Government panel to hold formal talks with the militants. Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said that the Government will provide helicopter to the TTP committee.
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March - 13 
Adviser to Prime Minister on National Affairs, Irfan Siddiqui on March 13 said that the talks had entered a crucial stage and the-two member Taliban talks committee would give a report about its talks with the Taliban leadership after its return from Miranshah in North Waziristan Agency of Federally
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Adviser to Prime Minister on National Affairs, Irfan Siddiqui on March 13 said that the talks had entered a crucial stage and the-two member Taliban talks committee would give a report about its talks with the Taliban leadership after its return from Miranshah in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) within two days, reports Daily Times. He said that after the report from the Taliban committee, a decision would be taken on how to take forward the talks process. Irfan Siddiqui said after the report it would be clear whether the Taliban would hold direct or indirect talks. The Taliban would make some demands and some demands would come from the Government, he explained.
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March - 13 
Arriving in Miranshah, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) negotiating committee met Federal Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali on March 12, 2014, to discuss the future strategy for peace talks. Irfan Siddiqui said the first stage of establishing contact with the Taliban had been completed de
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Arriving in Miranshah, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) negotiating committee met Federal Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali on March 12, 2014, to discuss the future strategy for peace talks. Irfan Siddiqui said the first stage of establishing contact with the Taliban had been completed despite various hurdles.
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March - 14 
The TTP negotiators said that the TTP leadership was ready to hold direct talks with the Government and condemned the terrorist incidents in Quetta (Balochista) and Peshawar calling them a conspiracy being hatched to derail the peace process, reports Dawn. “The TTP strongly condemns the Peshawar and
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The TTP negotiators said that the TTP leadership was ready to hold direct talks with the Government and condemned the terrorist incidents in Quetta (Balochista) and Peshawar calling them a conspiracy being hatched to derail the peace process, reports Dawn. “The TTP strongly condemns the Peshawar and Quetta blasts,” said TTP ‘central spokesman’ Shahidullah Shahid. “We have no connection to these attacks because we are observing a ceasefire.”
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March - 18 
Head of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) dialogue committee Maulana Samiul Haq on March 18 said the Army is with us for the success of talks and the TTP have not yet put up their demands, reports The News. He said both TTP and Government committees are in contact to mark out a “peace zone” for t
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Head of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) dialogue committee Maulana Samiul Haq on March 18 said the Army is with us for the success of talks and the TTP have not yet put up their demands, reports The News. He said both TTP and Government committees are in contact to mark out a “peace zone” for the sake of continuation of talks. “Both committees are likely to reach an agreement on a peaceful location for continuation of talks,” Haq said. He added both committees are likely to meet in the next 48 hours to discuss certain things. He expressed concern over statement of Defence Minister Khawaja Asif that no women and children are in custody of the country’s armed forces, as claimed by TTP. Haq urged both sides to avoid such statements which may vitiate conducive atmosphere for talks. He said there is no formal announcement from the Government to reject any demand of TTP. “We are hearing a lot through media that TTP demands have been rejected but it’s not true,” he said. Asked should military operation be carried out against militants if talks fail, he strongly opposed the option of military operation and said it should never be launched and efforts should be made to revive the dialogue.
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March - 19 
The Government and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on March 19 shortlisted two venues for face-to-face talks, reports The Express Tribune. The possible venues for the maiden meeting between Government negotiators and the TTP include the little-known Shaktu area in South Waziristan Agency and Fronti
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The Government and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on March 19 shortlisted two venues for face-to-face talks, reports The Express Tribune. The possible venues for the maiden meeting between Government negotiators and the TTP include the little-known Shaktu area in South Waziristan Agency and Frontier Region (FR) Bannu. But given the TTP’s reservations over the Government-suggested venue, the first meeting is likely to take place in the Shaktu area, said a source privy to the development. The venues were shortlisted during a meeting of the Government’s reconfigured negotiating committee chaired by Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, who also consulted the TTP’s chief intermediary Maulana Samiul Haq.
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March - 20 
The venue for face-to-face talks between the Government and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) will be finalised within the next 24 hours, the coordinator of the TTP intermediary committee Maulana Yousaf Shah said on March 20, reports The Express Tribune. “The [Government and TTP] committees have
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The venue for face-to-face talks between the Government and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) will be finalised within the next 24 hours, the coordinator of the TTP intermediary committee Maulana Yousaf Shah said on March 20, reports The Express Tribune. “The [Government and TTP] committees have achieved their goal of persuading the sides to meet at a jointly-agreed venue, which will be announced within the next 24 hours,” he said. Shah also said the TTP was still awaiting a reply from the Federal Ministry of Interior over the list of ‘non-combatant’ TTP prisoners it had handed to the Government. Terming their release a crucial step for moving the peace process forward, he said the move would help build the TTP’s confidence. Responding to a question, he rejected the impression that the TTP were demanding the enforcement of Shariah (Islamic Law) all over Pakistan. “The Taliban have made no such demand… it has been constructed by the media,” he said, adding that the ‘demands’ moved by the militant group were ‘suggestions, not conditions’. At the same time, however, the TTP intermediary said the enforcement of Shariah in the country was already mandated by the Constitution and was a part of several political parties’ manifestos.
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March - 21 
Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said on March 21 that preliminary but formal direct talks between the Government committee and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) would take place during the next few days, reports Daily Times. “All initial homework and consultations have been
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Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said on March 21 that preliminary but formal direct talks between the Government committee and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) would take place during the next few days, reports Daily Times. “All initial homework and consultations have been completed for the first direct contact with the TTP,” he informed, adding “some forces still want to sabotage the dialogue process by way of terrorist activities”. Addressing a news conference after chairing a meeting of National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) board, the Interior Minister said that there had been progress in the TTP-Government talks, which have entered a sensitive stage. Direct mediation between the two sides would take place shortly.
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March - 21 
One of the members of the Government’s first committee formed to negotiate peace with the TTP, Major (retired) Amir on March 21 said that Army are the real stakeholders on the matter and their leadership should decide the future course of the dialogue for achieving better results, reports Dawn. He a
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One of the members of the Government’s first committee formed to negotiate peace with the TTP, Major (retired) Amir on March 21 said that Army are the real stakeholders on the matter and their leadership should decide the future course of the dialogue for achieving better results, reports Dawn. He added that the Army should be on the driving seat in the peace process because they are not only “affected but also capable.” Amir said that after the formation of new Government committee, the previous one has been dissolved as it was an uphill task to keep it going due to continuous attention of the media on its members.
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March - 23 
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif announced on March 23 that his Government is working day and night for peace and would be holding direct talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), and the process would kick-start in a day or two, reports Daily Times. “The country needs peace to put economy on the
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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif announced on March 23 that his Government is working day and night for peace and would be holding direct talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), and the process would kick-start in a day or two, reports Daily Times. “The country needs peace to put economy on the right track,” he stressed. Nawaz opined terrorism in the country was a result of wrong policies of the past. “Even those countries who were lagging behind Pakistan in development have taken a lead, as we are engulfed in terrorism,” he added. “For the last 10-15 years not a single considerable developmental project was launched in any part of the country,” he regretted. Sharif noted that the economy has lately shown signs of improvement, and exports are on the rise.
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March - 24 
The Government negotiators and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Political Shura (Advisory Council) will not meet face-to-face on March 25, 2014 (today) due to bad weather conditions, reports The Express Tribune on March 25 (today). TTP intermediary Mohammad Ibrahim confirmed that the meeting was
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The Government negotiators and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Political Shura (Advisory Council) will not meet face-to-face on March 25, 2014 (today) due to bad weather conditions, reports The Express Tribune on March 25 (today). TTP intermediary Mohammad Ibrahim confirmed that the meeting was delayed. Officials had said on March 24, 2014 that the first face-to-face meeting between the committee and TTP members was expected to take place on March 25 at an undisclosed location.
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March - 26 
Direct peace talks were held between the Government and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 26, reports The News. The talks were mainly focused on an extension in the ceasefire and release of non-combatant detainees. The face-
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Direct peace talks were held between the Government and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 26, reports The News. The talks were mainly focused on an extension in the ceasefire and release of non-combatant detainees. The face-to-face meeting lasting seven hours was held in the Bilandkhel area in Spin Thall in the Orakzai Agency near the boundary with North Waziristan and the Kurram Agencies. Sources said a consensus could not be developed during the talks on the host of issues that were discussed. Five TTP central Shura (council) members took part in the talks, although the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-S) head Maulana Samiul Haq, who is head of the TTP-nominated negotiations committee, said eight Shura members were present. Maulana Samiul Haq also attended the meeting. The four Government negotiators led by Secretary Ports and Shipping Habibullah Khan Khattak and the three TTP negotiations committee members headed by Maulana Samiul Haq were first flown in two separate helicopters to Thall town in Hangu District and then driven in vehicles to Bilandkhel in Orakzai Agency. The three other government negotiators were Fawad Hasan Fawad, an Additional Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office, Additional Chief Secretary FATA Arbab Muhammad Arif and Rustam Shah Mohmand, a retired bureaucrat who served as chief secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and ambassador to Afghanistan and is a nominee of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in the committee. The TTP-nominated negotiators Muhammad Ibrahim Khan, who is provincial head of the Jamaat-e-Islami, and Maulana Yousaf Shah, who is an aide to Maulana Samiul Haq and is coordinator of the committee, also attended the talks. The TTP Shura was represented in the talks by Qari Shakil, who belongs to Mohmand Agency, Azam Tariq, who is from the Mehsud tribe in South Waziristan, Qari Bashir, Hussain, who is a pharmacist and cleric, and a fifth person whose name could not be ascertained. Maulana Yousaf Shah and Prof Ibrahim had earlier said that Maulana Zakir too would be representing the TTP Shura, but it wasn’t clear if he attended the meeting.
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March - 26 
Members of the State-Committee for peace talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have left for North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 26 (today), reports Dawn. The Government’s representatives include Habibullah Khan Khattak, Arbab Muhammad Arif,
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Members of the State-Committee for peace talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have left for North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 26 (today), reports Dawn. The Government’s representatives include Habibullah Khan Khattak, Arbab Muhammad Arif, Fawad Hassan Fawad and Rustam Shah. However, the location of the meeting with the Taliban Shura has been kept a secret.
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March - 27 
The talks between Government and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have hit a stalemate and unless some quick decisions are taken, it will be difficult to prolong the ceasefire, Dawn reports on March 28. The ceasefire is to expire on March 31. According to an insider, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakist
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The talks between Government and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have hit a stalemate and unless some quick decisions are taken, it will be difficult to prolong the ceasefire, Dawn reports on March 28. The ceasefire is to expire on March 31. According to an insider, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has set two conditions for continuation of the peace talks. One is the creation of a demilitarised peace zone in mountainous Shaktoi in South Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), to allow freedom of movement and two, the release of non-combatants. The insider said the five-member militants’ committee sought written guarantees before they could commit to an extension in the month-long ceasefire. “For nearly seven hours, we talked to them about the destruction wrought by over a decade of violence, the loss of lives and property and displacement of people. We said ‘let bygones be bygones, let’s bury the hatchet and make a new beginning’,” the insider said. “Nothing seemed to appeal to them. I have come back really disappointed. The chances of success and continuation are not terribly bright. This is a non-starter,” he said. “We couldn’t offer any written guarantees. It was not our mandate, so we came back without winning any commitment either for an extension of ceasefire or the release of non-combatants in their custody,” he said. “The militants have tied the continuation of the peace talks or extension of ceasefire on acceptance of their demands.” He described the situation as a stalemate, adding it was now for the federal government to reply. He said that militants had handed them over a list of 250 non-combatants. The list includes names of women, children and the elderly. The military has already denied they have women, children and the elderly in their custody. “We told them we will investigate the matter,” the insider said. The militants’ committee also handed the committee representing the state a list of some seven hundred combatants for a possible release.
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March - 28 
Federal Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on March 28 convened a meeting of the committees representing the Government and the TTP on March 29 (today), reports Dawn. Informed sources said the meeting would discuss the future course of action and was expected to be followed soon by anothe
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Federal Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on March 28 convened a meeting of the committees representing the Government and the TTP on March 29 (today), reports Dawn. Informed sources said the meeting would discuss the future course of action and was expected to be followed soon by another round of direct talks between the Government Committee and the TTP Shura (Council). An un-named official source said that the first round of direct talks was held at an undisclosed location in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and the second might take place at some other place. He said ‘reasonable’ demands of the TTP would be considered and efforts would be made to take the peace process to its logical conclusion. Sources confirmed that the TTP had sought release of hundreds of their prisoners and said “they will be asked to soften their position”, indicating that a rigid position on the issue would not be acceptable. Meanwhile, the Police force of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is ready to respond to any security threat in case peace negotiations with the TTP fail, said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General Police (IGP), Nasir Durrani on March 27, reports The Express Tribune. He said that the Police force in the Province possessed the capabilities to spring to action if needed and face any sudden blowback if peace talks were to fail. Highlighting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s security concerns compared to the rest of the country, Durrani said that his Police force knew how to tackle militancy and ensure the safety of its people. He said that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is different from the rest of the country when it comes to law and order. According to him, the Province faced three major security threats – militancy, kidnapping-for-ransom and extortion, which were “interlinked”.
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March - 29 
Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) headed by Sohan D Shira, on March 29, urged six other Garo outfits to shun the path of violence and enter a peace dialogue with Government in the interest of peace and development of the region. The suggestion by the GNLA comes just a day after the Central govern
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Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) headed by Sohan D Shira, on March 29, urged six other Garo outfits to shun the path of violence and enter a peace dialogue with Government in the interest of peace and development of the region. The suggestion by the GNLA comes just a day after the Central government acknowledged that it had received three names from the Meghalaya Government for the mediator’s role to initiate peace talks between Government and the outfit. The six outfits are Liberation of A’chik Elite Force (LAEF), United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA), A’chik Tiger Force (ATF), A'chik Songna An' pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK), A’chik National Liberation Central Army (ANLCA) and A’chik National Cooperative Army (ANCA). In a statement issued on March 29, Shira said, “If these six outfits are sincere in their intention to work for the cause of the Garo people they should join hands and come forward to form a single organization called Garo United Liberation Front (GULF) which will be welcomed by the people of the region”. He also said that it was the right time for militant groups in Garo Hills to advocate peace by holding talks with the State and Central Governments.
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April - 2 
TTP ‘spokesman’ Shahidullah Shahid on April 2 said that TTP has not extended a month-long ceasefire but are still open to pursuing peace talks with the Islamabad Government, reports Daily Times. He accused the government of continuing to kill Taliban during the ceasefire, especially in Karachi. “We
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TTP ‘spokesman’ Shahidullah Shahid on April 2 said that TTP has not extended a month-long ceasefire but are still open to pursuing peace talks with the Islamabad Government, reports Daily Times. He accused the government of continuing to kill Taliban during the ceasefire, especially in Karachi. “We gave this list and names of our civilian prisoners as a test case and wanted to see if the Government was serious,” one commander said, adding, “But we felt that the Government is either powerless or not serious in talks.” However, Government negotiators were not available to comment on whether talks would continue.
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April - 6 
In a statement on April 6, Abhay, 'spokesperson' of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) central committee, said the party was not against peace talks with the Government, reports The Hindu. This is the first time in almost four years that the outlawed party is taking the initiative for
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In a statement on April 6, Abhay, 'spokesperson' of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) central committee, said the party was not against peace talks with the Government, reports The Hindu. This is the first time in almost four years that the outlawed party is taking the initiative for talks. In its latest overture, the CPI-Maoist laid down five conditions for talks. First, the Government should accept the Maoist movement as political, the 'spokesperson' said. Second, the party reiterated its demand of lifting the ban on it and frontal, mass organisations. “The attacks on leaders and activists should stop,” he said. Third, the party demanded that the “killers” of Azad, top leader who was negotiating a framework for peace talks in 2010, be booked and punished. Fourth, the Government should stop paramilitary and Police aggression against people in rural areas under partial control of the Maoists. “In order to preserve our leadership from the conspiracies of the ruling classes to decimate our party leadership one more time in the name of talks, all veteran comrades in prisons should be released,” Abhay said.
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April - 7 
Political and religious leaders on April 7 urged the committees representing the Government and the Taliban in peace talks to include the name of Awami National Party (ANP) leader Arbab Zahir Kasi in the list of people Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Shura (Council) is being asked to release, repor
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Political and religious leaders on April 7 urged the committees representing the Government and the Taliban in peace talks to include the name of Awami National Party (ANP) leader Arbab Zahir Kasi in the list of people Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Shura (Council) is being asked to release, reports Dawn. They said that Zahir Kasi should not be ignored when the Government and the TTP exchanged captives. Kasi was kidnapped from Quetta on October 23, 2013.
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April - 10 
Pakistan on April 10 said that peace talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were its “internal matter” and dismissed the allegations of the Afghan Military Commander Major General Muhammad Sharif Yaftali about cross-border export of terrorism from Pakistan to Afghanistan and the adverse imp
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Pakistan on April 10 said that peace talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were its “internal matter” and dismissed the allegations of the Afghan Military Commander Major General Muhammad Sharif Yaftali about cross-border export of terrorism from Pakistan to Afghanistan and the adverse implications of the peace parleys on Afghanistan, reports Daily Times. “I would not like to comment on some commander’s adverse comments or allegations. Our actions during the elections, and even before that, speak for themselves and are out there for everyone to see,” Foreign Office Spokesperson Tasneem Aslam Khan said when asked to comment on the accusations levelled by senior Afghan Military official Major General Muhammad Sharif Yaftali about Pakistan sponsoring terrorism in Afghanistan and that the ongoing talks between the Pakistani Government and the Taliban were causing escalation in the Haqqani Network’s activities in Afghanistan. “Talks with TTP are Pakistan’s internal matter. There have been indications that Afghan Government itself may be talking to the Taliban. It is not very clear what these accusations are leading to,” she said.
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April - 10 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) ceasefire of 40 days which it announced to initiate peace talks with the Government expired on April 10, reports The News. The TTP had declared ceasefire on March 1, 2014, after Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif announced to hold talks with the militant outfit in a b
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) ceasefire of 40 days which it announced to initiate peace talks with the Government expired on April 10, reports The News. The TTP had declared ceasefire on March 1, 2014, after Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif announced to hold talks with the militant outfit in a bid to establish peace in the country. However, during the ceasefire, only one formal meeting was held between the Taliban and the Government committee. The TTP had announced ten-day extension after the expiry of one-month ceasefire. They, however, said that the Government had not responded positively over their ceasefire.
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April - 11 
Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh has asserted on April 11 that though the State Government is not a party in the peace talks between the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the Union Government, his Government will not remain as an onlooker to the violence and crimes perpe
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Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh has asserted on April 11 that though the State Government is not a party in the peace talks between the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the Union Government, his Government will not remain as an onlooker to the violence and crimes perpetrated by the NSCN-IM cadres, reports The Sangai Express.
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April - 16 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on April 16 said they would not extend a ceasefire called to help peace negotiations with the Government, but insisted they were still committed to the talks process, reports Daily Times. The TTP announced a one-month ceasefire at the start of March as the Govern
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on April 16 said they would not extend a ceasefire called to help peace negotiations with the Government, but insisted they were still committed to the talks process, reports Daily Times. The TTP announced a one-month ceasefire at the start of March as the Government sought a negotiated end to their bloody seven-year insurgency. The TTP extended the ceasefire to April 10, but complained there had been “complete silence” from the Government since then and hinted that the military was trying to thwart talks. “TTP’s central shura (council) has unanimously agreed not to extend the ceasefire...However, the talk’s process will continue with complete sincerity and seriousness, and whenever a clear development comes from the Government side, the TTP will not hesitate to respond with a serious move", the group said in a statement. Inside sources familiar with the developments told Daily Times that the decision to not extend the ceasefire was taken in a bid to win over the anti-dialogue camp of TTP led by Shehryar Mehsud which had been recently caught in a bloody feud with a pro-dialogue camp led by Khan Said Sajna, another TTP leader of Mehsud origin.
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April - 17 
In response to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) decision to not extend the ceasefire, the Government after a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on National Security on April 17 decided to ‘slow down’ the dialogue process and adopt the ‘wait and see’ policy, reports Daily Times. The meeting was chair
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In response to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) decision to not extend the ceasefire, the Government after a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on National Security on April 17 decided to ‘slow down’ the dialogue process and adopt the ‘wait and see’ policy, reports Daily Times. The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. The committee decided that dialogue with militants would only be held if held peacefully without terror attacks launched by the TTP, otherwise force would be used. This was confirmed by an unnamed high ranking official. Separately, the head of TTP negotiation committee, Maulana Sami-ul-Haq on April 17 termed delays and arguments as part and parcel of talk process and that efforts were afoot for an extension in ceasefire and achieving progress in other issues, reports The News. In a statement, Haq urged the TTP and Government to observe patience and magnanimity in the prevailing circumstances, as ‘ups and downs, arguments and delays are a usual phenomenon for dialogue processes. Meanwhile, TTP intermediary Muhammad Ibrahim on April 17 said that the peace talks will not be successful without a ceasefire, reports The Express Tribune. Muhammad Ibrahim said that they will contact the Government regarding the TTP concerns which have come forward through the media. He reiterated that they will meet the TTP leadership to persuade them to extend the ceasefire.
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April - 18 
The Government is planning a fresh round of talks with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) negotiators at the weekend, Federal Interior Ministry official said on April 18, despite the militants' refusal to extend a ceasefire called to help peace efforts, reports Dawn. Federal Minister of Interior Chaud
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The Government is planning a fresh round of talks with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) negotiators at the weekend, Federal Interior Ministry official said on April 18, despite the militants' refusal to extend a ceasefire called to help peace efforts, reports Dawn. Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said in a statement that he has called a meeting with the TTP’s talks committee on April 19 (today) to decide how to proceed. He said only dialogue could overcome reservations and objections, but warned there was little chance of progress without a ceasefire. “If Taliban have certain objections, we also have reservations,” he said, adding the government pushed forward the peace process against serious logjams. “(But) I don't think the talks process will move forward in the absence of a ceasefire,” said Khan, who has been an ardent supporter of the talks. He will meet the TTP's three-man talks committee, led by Maulana Samiul Haq. Members of the Government negotiating team are also likely to attend Saturday's talks, a senior official said. Meanwhile, cautioning the Government that certain forces may take advantage of its decision to call off the ceasefire, the TTP on April 18 said that it will not be responsible for any attacks on public places, reports The Express Tribune. At the same time, however, the group said it reserved the right to act in ‘self defence’. “I want to caution the government… some forces may carry out attacks on public places while taking advantage of our refusal to extend the ceasefire,” TTP ‘spokesman’ Shahidullah Shahid said. “The Taliban will not be responsible for attacks on public places… [but] we have the right to launch attacks in self defence,” he added.
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April - 19 
The signing of a draft peace pact with Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) by the Meghalaya Government in January, 2013 without bringing into its ambit the splinter group Breakaway faction of ANVC (ANVC-B) has been criticized as short sighted, reports The Shillong Times. A senior Home Department
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The signing of a draft peace pact with Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) by the Meghalaya Government in January, 2013 without bringing into its ambit the splinter group Breakaway faction of ANVC (ANVC-B) has been criticized as short sighted, reports The Shillong Times. A senior Home Department official said on April 19 that a meeting would be held on April 24 with the ANVC-B leaders especially to discuss the ways and means to rehabilitate the ANVC-B cadres. The meeting might also discuss the need to enter into a formal ceasefire with the militant group, he added. A ceasefire agreement was signed with ANVC in 2004, but the State Government failed to ink any ceasefire agreement with the breakaway group ANVC-B though a draft peace pact was signed by the Government.
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April - 21 
NSCN-KK and the Government of India will be signing an agreement for extension of ceasefire for another year on April 25 in Dimapur, reports The Sangai Express. Joint Secretary (Northeast), Shri Shambu Singh told that NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) leadership are also expected in Dimapur for the same. The C
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NSCN-KK and the Government of India will be signing an agreement for extension of ceasefire for another year on April 25 in Dimapur, reports The Sangai Express. Joint Secretary (Northeast), Shri Shambu Singh told that NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) leadership are also expected in Dimapur for the same. The Ceasefire with the NSCN-KK was signed in New Delhi in April 2012. Ongoing cease-fire between the GoI and NSCN-KK expires on April 27, 2014.
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April - 21 
The Member of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) talks committee Professor Muhammad Ibrahim has held the Government responsible for deadlock in peace talks, saying that delay in release of non-combatant TTP prisoners gave rise to the crisis, The News reports on April 22. He said that as per announceme
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The Member of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) talks committee Professor Muhammad Ibrahim has held the Government responsible for deadlock in peace talks, saying that delay in release of non-combatant TTP prisoners gave rise to the crisis, The News reports on April 22. He said that as per announcement Government’s committee for peace talks hasn’t yet held meeting with TTP committee due to which the deadlock emerged. He said that Federal Minster of Interior Chaudhry Nisar in a press conference had stated that Government has decided to release some of the TTP prisoners but it has not been implemented despite passage of several days.
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April - 28 
Nagaland Post reports that leaders of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) has left for New Delhi for talks on further extension of cease fire. The yearlong ceasefire between Centre and NSCN-K expired on April 27, but further talks on its extension have stalled. SS Khaplang, the
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Nagaland Post reports that leaders of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) has left for New Delhi for talks on further extension of cease fire. The yearlong ceasefire between Centre and NSCN-K expired on April 27, but further talks on its extension have stalled. SS Khaplang, the leader of the group have deputed some of the functionaries to meet representatives of the Centre to sign the truce extension.
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April - 29 
Nagaland post on April 30 reports that Government of India (GoI) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) decided to extend the cease fire agreement. The agreement was signed by Joint Secretary Shambhu Singh, Ministry of Home Affairs North East (MHA-NE) on behalf of GoI and Y. Wa
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Nagaland post on April 30 reports that Government of India (GoI) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) decided to extend the cease fire agreement. The agreement was signed by Joint Secretary Shambhu Singh, Ministry of Home Affairs North East (MHA-NE) on behalf of GoI and Y. Wangtin Naga supervisor, Cease Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) on behalf of NSCN-K.
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May - 4 
Meanwhile, the Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) provincial chief and member of TTP negotiation committee Mohammad Ibrahim said that there were a lot of hurdles in holding direct dialogue between the Government and TTP. However, the negotiation committee would continue its struggle to assist both the sides to ac
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Meanwhile, the Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) provincial chief and member of TTP negotiation committee Mohammad Ibrahim said that there were a lot of hurdles in holding direct dialogue between the Government and TTP. However, the negotiation committee would continue its struggle to assist both the sides to achieve the objective of restoration of peace, he added. “We are struggling to remove mistrust between both the sides so that peace process can be accelerated,” Ibrahim said.
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May - 5 
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, while talking to British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Urdu, on May 5 said that he is still hopeful that talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) can succeed, despite the militants ending a ceasefire, and that talks offered the “best option” of ending the country
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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, while talking to British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Urdu, on May 5 said that he is still hopeful that talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) can succeed, despite the militants ending a ceasefire, and that talks offered the “best option” of ending the country’s long conflict, reports Daily Times. He said that he believed his talks strategy could “bring peace without any further bloodshed”. “If we can make this process somehow successful, I think it will be the best option.” However, he said the militants had to respect the constitution and lay down their arms. “This of course is the number one condition that has to be met,” he said, adding, “We are making progress on these issues. Let us see if the next round of meetings is successful and we can find a way to make headway in the talks we are holding with each other.” He further said that some elements were not happy with the ceasefire with the TTP, adding that such elements “were not our friends”. He said that such elements opposed peace and wanted to destabilise the talks’ process. He said the same elements were involved in the Islamabad fruit market blast. “We are trying to identify these elements.”
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May - 6 
Meanwhile, TTP intermediary and Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) Provincial Chief Muhammad Ibrahim said on May 6 (today) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s provincial capital Peshawar, “TTP should not act as a hurdle in permanent peace,” reported The Express Tribune. He said that the negotiation committee will urge the
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Meanwhile, TTP intermediary and Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) Provincial Chief Muhammad Ibrahim said on May 6 (today) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s provincial capital Peshawar, “TTP should not act as a hurdle in permanent peace,” reported The Express Tribune. He said that the negotiation committee will urge the Taliban to cooperate with the Government and not act as an obstacle to the objective of restoration of peace.
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May - 7 
Irfan Siddiqui, Prime Minister’s Special Adviser on National Affairs, on May 7 said that it’ll be difficult for the Government to pursue peace talks, if the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) do not take immediate and concrete steps for taking the dialogue process forward, reports The Express Tribune.
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Irfan Siddiqui, Prime Minister’s Special Adviser on National Affairs, on May 7 said that it’ll be difficult for the Government to pursue peace talks, if the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) do not take immediate and concrete steps for taking the dialogue process forward, reports The Express Tribune. “The government is facing public pressure on the issue. People are now demanding results of the [peace] process,” said Siddiqui. He added that protracted talks did not augur well for the process. “We had made it clear in the beginning [of the process] that we would try to take the process to a logical conclusion as soon as possible because this sensitive matter cannot continue for an indefinite period,” said Siddiqui, who was the coordinator of the first four-member negotiating committee formed by the premier to make peace with the TTP.
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May - 12 
A senior leader and member of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) political Shura (council) Azam Tariq Mehsud, said on May 12 that his group is still serious in pursuing peace talks with the Government which, according to a TTP intermediary, is maintaining a ‘surprising silence’ on the matter, repo
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A senior leader and member of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) political Shura (council) Azam Tariq Mehsud, said on May 12 that his group is still serious in pursuing peace talks with the Government which, according to a TTP intermediary, is maintaining a ‘surprising silence’ on the matter, reports The Express Tribune. “The date and venue for a second face-to-face meeting will be decided only when the Government and the Army come on the same page,” Azam Tariq Mehsud said. However, he claimed that the Army was not serious in pursuing peace talks. “The use of military force has failed to restore peace [in the troubled areas] because peace comes through dialogue. And when peace prevails, the country will automatically come on the road to progress and development,” he said. He added that the TTP was serious in pursuing peace talks. “We are constantly in touch with the TTP even though the government is keeping mum on the issue,” he said.
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May - 13 
Meanwhile the NSCN-IM ‘chairman’ Isak Chisi Swu and ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah have left for Delhi, on May 13, to participate in the ongoing peace talks. Swu and Muivah were accompanied by senior NSCN-IM leaders Rev Puni and Tongmeth. Though formal talks are likely to be held only after
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Meanwhile the NSCN-IM ‘chairman’ Isak Chisi Swu and ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah have left for Delhi, on May 13, to participate in the ongoing peace talks. Swu and Muivah were accompanied by senior NSCN-IM leaders Rev Puni and Tongmeth. Though formal talks are likely to be held only after the next Government is formed, the IM leaders had left for Delhi this early as they have to meet with ‘important people’. A source from NSCN-IM stated that “So much ground works are to be attended by our leaders in Delhi”. NSCN-IM leaders have been in Nagaland since March 9.
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May - 14 
The Shillong Times on May 15 reports that the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) SK Jain has stated that the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) which has signed a draft peace pact with the Meghalaya Government could have cadre strength of between 140 and 145 and
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The Shillong Times on May 15 reports that the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) SK Jain has stated that the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) which has signed a draft peace pact with the Meghalaya Government could have cadre strength of between 140 and 145 and some weapons. The ADGP said that ANVC-B had submitted a list of around 150 cadres. Of them, a couple of cadres had died. The cadres were from Khasi Hills, Garo Hills and parts of Assam. Though the Government was in search of land to set up designated camps for them, Jain made it clear that there would be no let up in operations against ANVC-B if they were found to be indulging in illegal activities. He also added that that the place for the designated camp for ANVC-B has yet not been located and that the hunt for camp site is still ongoing.
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May - 14 
Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said on May 16 that the Government wanted to make next round of talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) meaningful and result-oriented, reports Dawn. Addressing a news conference, he said any progress towards next round of direct talks wit
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Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said on May 16 that the Government wanted to make next round of talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) meaningful and result-oriented, reports Dawn. Addressing a news conference, he said any progress towards next round of direct talks with the TTP, was expected to be made in few days. The Minister said the Government's broader agenda was focused on restoration of peace in the country. Nisar said he wanted that the next meeting of the TTP-Government committees should be decisive and both sides should put their agendas on the table. He said the Government was not responsible for the delay in the dialogue process, as it had been decided during the last two rounds that TTP would convey the date and venue of the next round.
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May - 16 
Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said on May 16 that the Government wanted to make next round of talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) meaningful and result-oriented, reports Dawn. Addressing a news conference, he said any progress towards next round of direct talks wit
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Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said on May 16 that the Government wanted to make next round of talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) meaningful and result-oriented, reports Dawn. Addressing a news conference, he said any progress towards next round of direct talks with the TTP, was expected to be made in few days. The Minister said the Government's broader agenda was focused on restoration of peace in the country. Nisar said he wanted that the next meeting of the TTP-Government committees should be decisive and both sides should put their agendas on the table. He said the Government was not responsible for the delay in the dialogue process, as it had been decided during the last two rounds that TTP would convey the date and venue of the next round.
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May - 16 
The Constitutional-Political Dialogue and Consensus Committee of the Constituent Assembly (CA) identified altogether 145 points related to the constitution writing from among the different agreements, understandings and decisions made so far in connection with the peace process, reports Nepal News o
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The Constitutional-Political Dialogue and Consensus Committee of the Constituent Assembly (CA) identified altogether 145 points related to the constitution writing from among the different agreements, understandings and decisions made so far in connection with the peace process, reports Nepal News on May 16. In a report submitted to the sub-committee under the committee states that there are a total 101 main agreements, understandings, pacts, declarations and decisions, including the 30 accords comprising the 12-point understanding reached between the then seven-party alliance and the Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist), and the Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA), and 71 others reached with different stakeholders.
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May - 17 
Bangladesh handed to Indian authorities United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) 'general secretary' Anup Chetia’s wife and two children after which they arrived at his Jeraigaon residence in Dibrugarh District in the night of May 17, triggering hope that the ULFA leader, who is still in Bangladesh, w
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Bangladesh handed to Indian authorities United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) 'general secretary' Anup Chetia’s wife and two children after which they arrived at his Jeraigaon residence in Dibrugarh District in the night of May 17, triggering hope that the ULFA leader, who is still in Bangladesh, will return soon, reports The Telegraph. Chetia’s wife Monica Barua and daughter Bulbuli were in Bangladesh after the ULFA leader was arrested in the neighbouring country in 1997 on various charges, including illegal domicile. Chetia has completed his jail term but is still in Bangladesh. India is keen on bringing back Chetia as it feels that his involvement would give more weight to the ongoing peace process with the Pro-talks group of ULFA (ULFA-PTF). The pro-talks leaders are also putting pressure on the Government to initiate the process to bring back Chetia. Sources, however, said that the release of Anup Chetia is unlikely in the near future as there are several legal formalities to be completed by the Bangladesh Government, The Assam Tribune reports on May 19.
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May - 19 
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Pervaiz Khattak wants the Federal Government to convene another all-party conference (APC) if it is unable to implement the unanimous decision of giving peace a chance through talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Dawn reports on May 20. “The APC had
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Pervaiz Khattak wants the Federal Government to convene another all-party conference (APC) if it is unable to implement the unanimous decision of giving peace a chance through talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Dawn reports on May 20. “The APC had authorised the Government to hold dialogue with the TTP. If for some reason it is unable to act in accordance with the decision, it should gather all the political parties to discuss the options it has been left with,” Khattak said. Opposing the option of military operation in North Waziristan, he said the forces could not yet control tribal agencies and terrorists were roaming freely even in Bara area of Khyber Agency, adjacent to KP capital Peshawar. Instead, he suggested, the Government should take the tribes into confidence and evolve a strategy for finding a peaceful solution to the militancy issue.
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May - 19 
Earlier, a House Resolution submitted to the United States House of Representatives (USHR) by Rush Holt on May 19 called on the Sri Lankan Government and Tamil National Alliance (TNA) to begin negotiations to reach a long-term political solution that would ensure for a peaceful and unified Sri Lanka
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Earlier, a House Resolution submitted to the United States House of Representatives (USHR) by Rush Holt on May 19 called on the Sri Lankan Government and Tamil National Alliance (TNA) to begin negotiations to reach a long-term political solution that would ensure for a peaceful and unified Sri Lanka, reports Colombo Page. The resolution expresses support for internal rebuilding, resettlement, accountability, and reconciliation within Sri Lanka so that Sri Lankans from all ethnic and religious communities may benefit from the end of the country's long lasted war against Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). It also called on the TNA to acknowledge its past relationships with the LTTE and make a firm commitment to reconciliation.
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May - 22 
Separately, with the Lok Sabha [Lower House of Indian Parliament] elections over, the United Peace Movement for Garo Hills (UPMGH) has made an appeal to both the Meghalaya Government and the Centre to nominate at the earliest three facilitators so as to expedite the process of peace talks with milit
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Separately, with the Lok Sabha [Lower House of Indian Parliament] elections over, the United Peace Movement for Garo Hills (UPMGH) has made an appeal to both the Meghalaya Government and the Centre to nominate at the earliest three facilitators so as to expedite the process of peace talks with militant outfits operating in the Garo Hills, reports The Shillong Times on May 23. UPMGH had earlier too sought the nomination of the facilitators but the State Government had cited the election process for the delay. UPMGH has decided to hold its general body meeting on June 7, 2014 in Tura to discuss the peace scenario in the Garo Hills and also to chalk out its future course of action. UPMGH has appealed to different organizations and common people to keep their focus on peace in the Garo Hills.
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May - 25 
The Shillong Times on May 26 reports that the State Government is willing to hold talks with any group ready to come for negotiation. A Government official, on May 25, stated that as the militancy in Garo Hills show no sign of weakening and the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) attempti
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The Shillong Times on May 26 reports that the State Government is willing to hold talks with any group ready to come for negotiation. A Government official, on May 25, stated that as the militancy in Garo Hills show no sign of weakening and the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) attempting resurgence with recruitment, including former Khasi Students Union (KSU) leader Frederick Kharmawphlang and others recently.
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May - 27 
Also, ‘Chairman’ of ULFA’s pro-talk faction, Arabinda Rajkhowa, on May 27, appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take forward the peace talk process between the Centre and the insurgent outfit, reports The Shillong Times. Asked about the extradition of Anup Chetia who is at the Kashimpur Jail
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Also, ‘Chairman’ of ULFA’s pro-talk faction, Arabinda Rajkhowa, on May 27, appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take forward the peace talk process between the Centre and the insurgent outfit, reports The Shillong Times. Asked about the extradition of Anup Chetia who is at the Kashimpur Jail in Bangladesh since 1997, he told reporters that the ULFA ‘general secretary’ could join the talks if the central government took the initiative with the neighbouring country.
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May - 27 
Separately, the ‘chief’ of Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC-B), Rimpu Marak on May 27 met with officials of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and stressed the need to include GNLA for negotiations. Rimpu Marak stated that “Without bringing GNLA to the negotiating table, ther
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Separately, the ‘chief’ of Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC-B), Rimpu Marak on May 27 met with officials of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and stressed the need to include GNLA for negotiations. Rimpu Marak stated that “Without bringing GNLA to the negotiating table, there will be no peace”.
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May - 30 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) North Waziristan chapter led by Hafiz Gul Bahadar formally revoked the peace accord with the Government, a pamphlet distributed by the group in the area said, Daily Times reports on May 31. The faction, as the pamphlet sent to media by Bahadur’s ‘spokesman’ Ahmad
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) North Waziristan chapter led by Hafiz Gul Bahadar formally revoked the peace accord with the Government, a pamphlet distributed by the group in the area said, Daily Times reports on May 31. The faction, as the pamphlet sent to media by Bahadur’s ‘spokesman’ Ahmadullah Ahmadi said, is now preparing to fight against what it said was the Security Forces’ planned operation, giving locals time until June 10, 2014 to leave the area and move to safety. The pamphlet distributed on May 30 read that the Government had broken the peace accord with the North Waziristan TTP by launching air strikes with a full-fledged operation being planned for the tribal region. “The shura Mujahideen has decided not to tolerate this aggression anymore and has opted to fight and defend Waziristan,” the pamphlet added.
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June - 2 
The United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA) and the A’chik Revolutionary Front (ARF), a conglomeration of several nascent outfits, on June 2, expressed their willingness to come forward for peace talks, reports The Shillong Times. UALA 'chairman' Chiindik Marak stated that “We have jointly decided to h
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The United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA) and the A’chik Revolutionary Front (ARF), a conglomeration of several nascent outfits, on June 2, expressed their willingness to come forward for peace talks, reports The Shillong Times. UALA 'chairman' Chiindik Marak stated that “We have jointly decided to hold talks with the government for final solution in order to restore everlasting peace and development of Garo Hills and for the larger interest of the people”. He added that the discussions would have to centre on the issue of Garoland State and stated that the announcement was also endorsed by ARF ‘chairman’ Maran Marak.
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June - 5 
The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on June 5 said that they will now use force to reciprocate any attack launched by the Government, reports The News. A senior TTP leader said that the outfit was interested in carrying the peace talks forward. “If the Government wants to negotiate with seriousness,
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The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on June 5 said that they will now use force to reciprocate any attack launched by the Government, reports The News. A senior TTP leader said that the outfit was interested in carrying the peace talks forward. “If the Government wants to negotiate with seriousness, sincerity and will, we’re still ready for talks. But, we will respond to attacks with further attacks,” he remarked.
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June - 11 
Chief Minister (CM) of Meghalaya Mukul Sangma on June 11 stated that Maoist organisations across the country have access to sophisticated weapons which have emerged from the North Eastern region, reports The Shillong Times. He noted “Even in the Maoist organization whether in Jharkhand or Chattisgar
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Chief Minister (CM) of Meghalaya Mukul Sangma on June 11 stated that Maoist organisations across the country have access to sophisticated weapons which have emerged from the North Eastern region, reports The Shillong Times. He noted “Even in the Maoist organization whether in Jharkhand or Chattisgarh, access to sophisticated weapons is easy because of its availability in the region.”He also added that arms were emerging from countries such as Bangladesh, Myanmar and China. Sangma further stated that Government of Meghalaya would re-look into the proposed peace talks with Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA). He said that Government would have to re-evaluate this issue because GNLA has continued to indulge in criminal activities and killing of innocent people. He also added that the militancy has impacted the growth and development of the State. Mukul Sangma also indicated that the threat of GNLA to the Congress workers in Garo Hills led to the defeat of the party candidate from the Tura seat in West Garo Hills District in the recent Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) poll. He stated that “During the election, the GNLA was threatening the Congress workers which itself had so much of ramifications in the election result”.
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June - 17 
Assam Tribune reports on June 17 that a forum of 5,000 terrorism-hit families of Assam have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding a space for these families in the peace talk process. The forum also stated that Government must announce a special economic package for the affected families
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Assam Tribune reports on June 17 that a forum of 5,000 terrorism-hit families of Assam have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding a space for these families in the peace talk process. The forum also stated that Government must announce a special economic package for the affected families, under which a government job should be provided to a member of each such family and that a few seats must be reserved in all government-run educational institutes for children of such affected families and also offer scholarships to these students.
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June - 20 
The Sangai Express reports on June 20 that there has been no resumption of formal talks between Union Government and Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM). Ajit Lal is Union Government’s interlocutor for Naga peace talks.
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The Sangai Express reports on June 20 that there has been no resumption of formal talks between Union Government and Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM). Ajit Lal is Union Government’s interlocutor for Naga peace talks.
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June - 29 
The Telegraph reports on June 30 that the Government of India (GoI) rejected a proposal for talks with the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) but is ready to strengthen Police Forces with INR 5 billion assistance. A Government source stated that, “The GNLA has to be dealt with force and without co
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The Telegraph reports on June 30 that the Government of India (GoI) rejected a proposal for talks with the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) but is ready to strengthen Police Forces with INR 5 billion assistance. A Government source stated that, “The GNLA has to be dealt with force and without compromise.”
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June - 29 
The Union Government started informal talks with insurgent groups in the northeast to find a lasting solution to the militancy in the region, reports The Times of India on June 30. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju stated, "I have full charge of the NE division and have been info
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The Union Government started informal talks with insurgent groups in the northeast to find a lasting solution to the militancy in the region, reports The Times of India on June 30. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju stated, "I have full charge of the NE division and have been informally meeting representatives of some of these outfits. I have conveyed to them: 'See, here is your man in Delhi, and this is your best chance to come on board and shun violence'. I hope these groups, as they have indicated so far, are serious about bringing peace to the region and work together for the development of the long-neglected NE states. I have asked officials in my ministry to initiate formal dialogue. We have some differences with United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) and hopefully that will be sorted out in due course… The Government this time will ensure that the interlocutors who hold talks with militant groups have more mandate than just one-on-one discussions. This would mean that the interlocutors could have talks simultaneously with all stakeholders to reach a comprehensive solution. In case the negotiations fail, the government would clamp down on their front organizations and stymie their finances."
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July - 16 
The Sangai Express reports that on July 16 formal talks between Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) and Government of India (GoI) have resumed in New Delhi. The GoI representative is Ajit Lal and Th. Muivah is representing NSCN-IM in the peace talks.
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The Sangai Express reports that on July 16 formal talks between Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) and Government of India (GoI) have resumed in New Delhi. The GoI representative is Ajit Lal and Th. Muivah is representing NSCN-IM in the peace talks.
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August - 11 
Thousands of people, on August 11, peacefully demonstrated on the main road of Ukhrul town in Ukhrul District in the heavy presence of State Security Forces (SFs) to show their support for the ongoing peace dialogue between the Government of India (GoI) and Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist
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Thousands of people, on August 11, peacefully demonstrated on the main road of Ukhrul town in Ukhrul District in the heavy presence of State Security Forces (SFs) to show their support for the ongoing peace dialogue between the Government of India (GoI) and Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), reports Kanglaonline. The Sangai Express adds that Police had made a public announcement not to organize any public gathering as the town is under prohibitory order under Section 144 Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPc) after the killing of Autonomous District Council (ADC) member on July 12.
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August - 29 
Separately, in a major setback to the vision of peace in the Garo Hills region, the GNLA, on August 29, rejected the offer of the Meghalaya Government for ‘unconditional’ peace talks, reports The Assam Tribune. In a missive sent by senior cadre Savio ChMarak, the outfit stated that its armed strugg
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Separately, in a major setback to the vision of peace in the Garo Hills region, the GNLA, on August 29, rejected the offer of the Meghalaya Government for ‘unconditional’ peace talks, reports The Assam Tribune. In a missive sent by senior cadre Savio ChMarak, the outfit stated that its armed struggle for a Garoland State would continue until it is achieved. The outfit further accused chief minister Mukul Sangma accusing him of not being a peace lover.
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August - 30 
Naga Tribes Association of Border Areas (UNTABA) expressed its disappointment with the outcome of the Nagaland-Assam Commissioner level meeting, held on August 30 at Chumukedima near Dimapur in Dimapur District, reports The Shillong Times. UNTABA Chairman Hukavi T. Yepthomi and General Secretary Eja
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Naga Tribes Association of Border Areas (UNTABA) expressed its disappointment with the outcome of the Nagaland-Assam Commissioner level meeting, held on August 30 at Chumukedima near Dimapur in Dimapur District, reports The Shillong Times. UNTABA Chairman Hukavi T. Yepthomi and General Secretary Ejanthung Ngullie said the meeting could not arrive at any ‘substantial agreements’ and alleged that meeting only tried to absolve the ‘abject failure’ of both Nagaland and Assam Governments in preventing clashes in the border areas in spite of various terms of agreements entered between the two and the Union Home Ministry (MHA) since 1972.
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August - 31 
ANVC-B, on August 31, said the time has come for people to put their faith in the Centre for peace in Garo hills.
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ANVC-B, on August 31, said the time has come for people to put their faith in the Centre for peace in Garo hills.
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August - 31 
The Telegraph reports that the proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), on August 31, said if the Government was serious, it should appoint the “interlocutor” for possible peace talks within 24 days. The outfit was responding to the Meghalaya government’s statement that measures fo
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The Telegraph reports that the proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), on August 31, said if the Government was serious, it should appoint the “interlocutor” for possible peace talks within 24 days. The outfit was responding to the Meghalaya government’s statement that measures for appointment of an “interlocutor” would be taken. HNLC “publicity secretary” Sainkupar Nongtraw said the outfit would strive to achieve its objectives through the process of dialogue and achieving a peaceful settlement. He said the “positive” step taken by the government has been appreciated by the HNLC leadership, but said it would not like to “repeat history” as in 2004, when efforts to reach the negotiating table proved futile. On the National Green Tribunal (NGT) ban on coal mining, Nongtraw said chief minister Mukul Sangma has “shown responsibility” by intervening into the matter, which has brought some hope to people.
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September - 1 
State Government, on September 1, has officially invited leaders of the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) for talks on the issue of the demand for implementation of the Inner Line Permit System (ILPS), on September 4, reports Kanglaonline.
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State Government, on September 1, has officially invited leaders of the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) for talks on the issue of the demand for implementation of the Inner Line Permit System (ILPS), on September 4, reports Kanglaonline.
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September - 1 
Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif on September 1 said the Government was in the process of constituting a negotiation team that will engage Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) leader Tahirul Qadri tonight, reports The News. In a statement, he said the talks
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Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif on September 1 said the Government was in the process of constituting a negotiation team that will engage Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) leader Tahirul Qadri tonight, reports The News. In a statement, he said the talks team will have representation from all the political parties. “The negotiation team will contact Imran Khan and Tahirul Qadri tonight,” Khawaja Asif said. Earlier, six rounds of talks held between the Government appointed panels and the protesting parties – PTI and PAT – remained inconclusive.
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September - 1 
On September 1, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) urged the major parties in the Constituent Assembly (CA) to address the Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) demand for an all-party conference before the deadline for resolving conflicting issues of the new constitution ends,
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On September 1, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) urged the major parties in the Constituent Assembly (CA) to address the Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) demand for an all-party conference before the deadline for resolving conflicting issues of the new constitution ends, reports The Himalayan Times. CPN-Maoist has been demanding an all-party conference to discuss the contents of the new constitution, besides managing all other issues including formation of a national government. Opposition parties, including UCPN-M, have been obstructing parliament from August 29, demanding that the ruling coalition form a High-Level Political Committee (HLPC) under UCPN-M leadership. The Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led Maoist party has also demanded inclusion of Madhesh-based parties, claiming that such a move would support the constitution drafting process and take the ongoing peace process to a logical conclusion.
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September - 2 
Following the August 18 meeting held between representatives of Nagaland and Assam on restoring peace in Ralan area, four-member team from Wokha District has been formed to coordinate with their Assam counterpart, reports Nagaland post on September 2. According to sources committee would hold “peopl
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Following the August 18 meeting held between representatives of Nagaland and Assam on restoring peace in Ralan area, four-member team from Wokha District has been formed to coordinate with their Assam counterpart, reports Nagaland post on September 2. According to sources committee would hold “people to people” dialogue and make efforts to discuss all outstanding issues in the Ralan border area.
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September - 4 
Meanwhile, the Union Minister of Home Affairs, on September 4, reviewed the situation arising out of the economic blockade called by the United Naga Council (UNC) with the CM of Nagaland. Singh assured all Central assistance to the Government of Nagaland in ensuring peace in the area. Further, the C
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Meanwhile, the Union Minister of Home Affairs, on September 4, reviewed the situation arising out of the economic blockade called by the United Naga Council (UNC) with the CM of Nagaland. Singh assured all Central assistance to the Government of Nagaland in ensuring peace in the area. Further, the Centre has underlined the need for a conducive atmosphere to exist for the Naga talks to take place. Meanwhile, CM of Nagaland said that he was optimistic about the Naga peace talks, as a new interlocutor, RN Ravi, has taken over. “The Home Minister told me that he, too, was looking forward for a time-bound solution of the Naga problem,” he said.
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September - 4 
Nagaland Post reports on September 4 that Nagaland Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has expressed grave reservations on the recent appointment of R.N. Ravi as Centre’s interlocutor for the ongoing “Indo-Naga peace talks”. According to the outfit, Ravi who, it said was “well known
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Nagaland Post reports on September 4 that Nagaland Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has expressed grave reservations on the recent appointment of R.N. Ravi as Centre’s interlocutor for the ongoing “Indo-Naga peace talks”. According to the outfit, Ravi who, it said was “well known for his antagonistic approach to the Naga issue and obnoxious writings have come as a total surprise to the NSCN-IM”. It also said his appointment raised doubts in the minds of the Nagas and also the “real intent” of the Government of India.
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September - 4 
The Sentinel reports that Chief Minister Mukul Sangma, on September 4, stated that “On the talks with the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), the State Government objectives to enter into a talk with the insurgent outfit for the sake of attaining sustainable peace in the State is now mor
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The Sentinel reports that Chief Minister Mukul Sangma, on September 4, stated that “On the talks with the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), the State Government objectives to enter into a talk with the insurgent outfit for the sake of attaining sustainable peace in the State is now more pronounced”. He also added that HNLC is expected to be serious in its commitments and must shun all its illegal activities. The Shillong Times further adds that State Government said that the proposed peace talks with HNLC will be taken up in sync with provision of law.
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September - 4 
Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif said on September 4 that he appreciates the efforts of the opposition-held jirga (tribal council) to resolve the political crisis and said that he was ready to for a give and take in order o resolve the ongoing crisis, reports Daily Times. The Government wants more t
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Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif said on September 4 that he appreciates the efforts of the opposition-held jirga (tribal council) to resolve the political crisis and said that he was ready to for a give and take in order o resolve the ongoing crisis, reports Daily Times. The Government wants more time to legislate laws for electoral reforms and thinks Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI’s) demand to complete the whole process by a legal experts committee which is to come to being through a presidential ordinance will be an exercise in haste, the secret Government’s reply to PTI’s draft proposal says. The Government also wants the PTI to be more specific on the terms of reference as well as the ambit of investigation (number of National Assembly constituencies) that the proposed Supreme Court Commission will undertake under an agreement with the PTI, Daily Times has learnt reliably. The PTI wants the Supreme Court Commission as well as the election reforms to be completed within 30 days.
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September - 4 
Union Joint Secretary, Shambhu Singh arrived in Manipur on September 4 amid the blanket ban imposed by the UNC on all National Projects as well movement of vehicles on Highways in Naga areas , reports E-Pao. He would hold talks with the State Government apart from making a direct assessment of the s
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Union Joint Secretary, Shambhu Singh arrived in Manipur on September 4 amid the blanket ban imposed by the UNC on all National Projects as well movement of vehicles on Highways in Naga areas , reports E-Pao. He would hold talks with the State Government apart from making a direct assessment of the situation prevailing in the State
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September - 5 
The scheduled dialogue between the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) and Chief Minister Okhram Ibobi Singh was aborted due to the Government’s failure to release JCILPS executive member Advocate Pukhrambam Arjun, reports The Sangai Express on September 5 .
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The scheduled dialogue between the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) and Chief Minister Okhram Ibobi Singh was aborted due to the Government’s failure to release JCILPS executive member Advocate Pukhrambam Arjun, reports The Sangai Express on September 5 .
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September - 5 
The Shillong Times reports that on September 5 Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) 'commander-in-chief’ (c-in-c) Sohan D Shira threatened to conduct a wave of serial blasts in Garo Hills targeting Government institutions and Congress offices in retaliation against Chief Minister Mukul Sangma for al
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The Shillong Times reports that on September 5 Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) 'commander-in-chief’ (c-in-c) Sohan D Shira threatened to conduct a wave of serial blasts in Garo Hills targeting Government institutions and Congress offices in retaliation against Chief Minister Mukul Sangma for allegedly sidelining Garo outfits in talks while preparing the groundwork for peace negotiations with the Khasi outfit Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC).
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September - 6 
Nagaland Post reports that JACAS (Joint Action Committee for Autonomous State) ended their 146 hour hunger strike on September 6, which was principally done to draw the attention of Union Government towards resumption of talk for creation of an autonomous state comprising the two hill District of As
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Nagaland Post reports that JACAS (Joint Action Committee for Autonomous State) ended their 146 hour hunger strike on September 6, which was principally done to draw the attention of Union Government towards resumption of talk for creation of an autonomous state comprising the two hill District of Assam, as provided in Article 244 (A) of the Indian Constitution.
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September - 6 
The Shillong Times reports that the Nagaland Peace Centre (NPC) has organized a thanks giving service at Kohima, commemorating the 1964 first ceasefire in Nagaland. According to a release on September 6, speaking on the occasion, NPC chairman N. Theyo underscored the need for all the ‘national worke
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The Shillong Times reports that the Nagaland Peace Centre (NPC) has organized a thanks giving service at Kohima, commemorating the 1964 first ceasefire in Nagaland. According to a release on September 6, speaking on the occasion, NPC chairman N. Theyo underscored the need for all the ‘national workers’ to reconcile with each other. Conveying a clear message that peace is for life and bloodshed is for death, he said fratricide killing is self-annihilation and against the spirit of nationalism and as such, national workers who are engaged in ceasefire agreement for Naga peace talks for political solution must respect one another and value human dignity so that they can prevent further factional conflicts.
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September - 7 
Separately, the Centre is yet to receive any letter from the State Government on holding talks with proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) and also on the appointment of an interlocutor to facilitate the proposed peace talks. “We have not got any letter from the State Government o
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Separately, the Centre is yet to receive any letter from the State Government on holding talks with proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) and also on the appointment of an interlocutor to facilitate the proposed peace talks. “We have not got any letter from the State Government on the matter, Let them send we will see”, the Joint Secretary, Union Ministry of Home Affairs in-charge North-East, Shambu Singh said over phone from Delhi on September 7. After the August 15 speech of Chief Minister Mukul Sangma, who offered a package for the militants who wish to come over ground, the HNLC said that it was open for a dialogue with Government. Later, the militant outfit on August 31 said that the State Government should appoint an interlocutor for peace talks within 24 days.
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September - 7 
On September 7, a committee of the Nepal Constituent Assembly (CA) asked for extension of deadline to settle disputes related to the new Constitution, reports The Hindu. Chairman of the Constitutional Political Dialogue and Consensus Committee (CPDCC) Baburam Bhattarai handed over the committee’s re
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On September 7, a committee of the Nepal Constituent Assembly (CA) asked for extension of deadline to settle disputes related to the new Constitution, reports The Hindu. Chairman of the Constitutional Political Dialogue and Consensus Committee (CPDCC) Baburam Bhattarai handed over the committee’s reports to CA Chairman Subas Nembang - one dealt with issues that claimed agreement between the political parties and the other on issues the parties failed to reach consensus by the deadline of September 6. Bhattarai requested Nembang to extend the deadline for the committee to reach consensus on contentious issues of the statute. The move comes after Nepal’s three major political parties, the Nepali Congress (NC), the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), failed to forge consensus on the contentious subjects in the new Constitution - federation, governance system, electoral system and judiciary.
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September - 8 
The 11th round of ongoing dialogue between Government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) ended on September 7 with positive note to hold another round today (September 8) with a claim that the meaningful dialogue has started to bring the country out of the existing political impasse, reports The New
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The 11th round of ongoing dialogue between Government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) ended on September 7 with positive note to hold another round today (September 8) with a claim that the meaningful dialogue has started to bring the country out of the existing political impasse, reports The News. The PTI team comprises Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Jehangir Tarin while Government’s delegation consists of Finance Minister Ishaq Dar and Zahid Hamid. According to sources, PTI committee got Imran Khan’s approval regarding the written response and the committee gave the written response the final review which was presented at the eleventh phase of the dialogue. A written communication will take place between PTI and the Government over Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif’s resignation, reformation of election commission and the terms of reference.
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September - 9 
Under Secretary to the State Government, in-charge Political department, B Khongwir stated that Government of India (GoI) has advised the State Government not to hold talk with Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) as its members are still very much active in carrying out violence and illegal activit
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Under Secretary to the State Government, in-charge Political department, B Khongwir stated that Government of India (GoI) has advised the State Government not to hold talk with Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) as its members are still very much active in carrying out violence and illegal activities in Garo Hills, reports The Shillong Times on September 9.
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September - 9 
In a meeting with Prime Minister Sushil Koirala at the Prime Minister's (PM) residence in Baluwatar on September 9, Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda urged the PM to take initiative to build an environment for an all-party national assembly be
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In a meeting with Prime Minister Sushil Koirala at the Prime Minister's (PM) residence in Baluwatar on September 9, Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda urged the PM to take initiative to build an environment for an all-party national assembly before leaving for the forthcoming United Nations General Assembly, reports Nepal News. Dahal emphasised on the need for an all party assembly as per the agreement made to include an integral force of the peace process outside the Constituent Assembly (CA) - the Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) - in the constitution making process, Dahal's aide Shiva Khakurel said. In response, Koirala said the government was preparing for the national assembly to build consensus at the earliest and that he expected support from the main opposition party for the same. Dahal also suggested that the PM take the implementation of the four-point agreement seriously as a delay was obstructing proceedings of CA.
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September - 11 
Further, Nagaland Governor, on September 11, in Kohima appealed to Nagas to accept the appointment of R.N. Ravi as the new interlocutor for the ongoing Naga peace talks and to give him a chance, reports Nagaland Post. He also appealed the people of the State to work for an early solution to the prot
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Further, Nagaland Governor, on September 11, in Kohima appealed to Nagas to accept the appointment of R.N. Ravi as the new interlocutor for the ongoing Naga peace talks and to give him a chance, reports Nagaland Post. He also appealed the people of the State to work for an early solution to the protracted political issue as the right time has arrived. The Governor further added that the present Government has much concern for the people of the Northeast and added that if Nagaland could start in the right direction, the situation in the entire Northeastern region could improve.
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September - 11 
Nicholas Rasmussen, Deputy Director, National Counterterrorism Center of US, on September 11 said that the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) is against improving relations between India and Pakistan, reports Zee News. Rasmussen said LeT has attacked Western interests in South Asia in pursuit of its regional obj
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Nicholas Rasmussen, Deputy Director, National Counterterrorism Center of US, on September 11 said that the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) is against improving relations between India and Pakistan, reports Zee News. Rasmussen said LeT has attacked Western interests in South Asia in pursuit of its regional objectives, as demonstrated by the targeting of hotels frequented by Westerners during the Mumbai attacks in 2008. He added Pakistani and Afghan militant groups including Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the Haqqani Network and LeT continue to pose a direct threat to US interests and its allies in the region, where these groups probably will remain focused. "We continue to watch for indicators that any of these groups, networks, or individuals are actively pursuing or have decided to incorporate operations outside of South Asia as a strategy to achieve their objectives," he said.
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September - 11 
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on September11 said talks between India and Pakistan could be resumed if Pakistan responds properly, reports The Times of India. He said, "Neighbour is a neighbour. Friend can be changed but neighbour cannot be changed. We also want that our relations with our neigh
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Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on September11 said talks between India and Pakistan could be resumed if Pakistan responds properly, reports The Times of India. He said, "Neighbour is a neighbour. Friend can be changed but neighbour cannot be changed. We also want that our relations with our neighbour improve."
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September - 12 
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on September 12, said the Government was willing to talk to the Naxals [Left-Wing extremists (LWEs)] only if they give up violence, reports The Pioneer. “We are ready to talk to anyone who leaves the path of violence. We have even asked their ideologues to come to t
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Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on September 12, said the Government was willing to talk to the Naxals [Left-Wing extremists (LWEs)] only if they give up violence, reports The Pioneer. “We are ready to talk to anyone who leaves the path of violence. We have even asked their ideologues to come to the negotiating table,” Singh said, adding that during the course of the first 100 days in power, there had been 132 surrenders among the Naxal ranks, which was a 300 per cent jump compared to the corresponding period last year. The Government had cleared a vital plan for erecting 2,199 mobile towers in Naxal-hit areas to ensure better communication facility in those places, he added. “The work has already begun on this by the department of telecom,” he said. He reiterated that the talks would happen only when the Maoists shun violence.
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September - 12 
IPFT president Narandra Chandra Debbarma said the tribals were once a majority in Tripura and are said to have been living in the State for more than 5,000 years, but their situation is now precarious. "We submitted an eight-page memorandum to the (union) home ministry last year. The ministry offici
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IPFT president Narandra Chandra Debbarma said the tribals were once a majority in Tripura and are said to have been living in the State for more than 5,000 years, but their situation is now precarious. "We submitted an eight-page memorandum to the (union) home ministry last year. The ministry officials said our demand would be considered positively. Talks between the leaders of IPFT and the central government would continue," IPFT chief said. They said the demand would encourage outlawed militant groups to further revive their strength in the State.
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September - 13 
The Shillong Times reports that on September 13 the ‘chairman’ of the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) Rimpu N Marak stated that Government of India’s (GoI) initiative is a must to bring peace to the trouble-torn Garo Hills region. He further added that early settlement
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The Shillong Times reports that on September 13 the ‘chairman’ of the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) Rimpu N Marak stated that Government of India’s (GoI) initiative is a must to bring peace to the trouble-torn Garo Hills region. He further added that early settlement of the peace pact and signing of the final accord with both groups of ANVC will restore peace to a considerable extent in Garo Hills and instill faith in the people of Garo Hills on GoI for its keen interest and initiative in speeding up the pact which has been long pending.
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The Sangai Express reports that on the invitation of Government of India (GoI) a ten member delegation of United Naga Council (UNC) including President L Adani, General Secretary Gaidon Kamei, Speaker Timothy, and UNC Information Secretary Milan Shimray arrived in Delhi on September 16 and began a s
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The Sangai Express reports that on the invitation of Government of India (GoI) a ten member delegation of United Naga Council (UNC) including President L Adani, General Secretary Gaidon Kamei, Speaker Timothy, and UNC Information Secretary Milan Shimray arrived in Delhi on September 16 and began a series of talks with GoI leaders on September 17. According to Sources UNC team will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister of Home Affairs Rajnath Singh, Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju, Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Minister, (retired) General VK Singh and others. The precise dates for each meeting and the leaders have not been disclosed. The sources said the UNC team will apprise the Central leaders on various issues confronting the tribal areas of Manipur. The issue of Alternative Arrangement (AA) will also be one of the main agendum of the UNC.
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September - 16 
Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif on September 16 said the Government was trying its best to ensure the early repatriation of the IDPs of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) so that they could start afresh in an atmosphere of peace and stability, reports The News. The PM held a meeting with a large Jirga d
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Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif on September 16 said the Government was trying its best to ensure the early repatriation of the IDPs of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) so that they could start afresh in an atmosphere of peace and stability, reports The News. The PM held a meeting with a large Jirga delegation from the North Waziristan Agency (NWA), led by Maulana Fazlur Rahman, at the PM House. Nawaz said the brave people of the tribal areas, especially those belonging to NWA, had given great sacrifices for long-term peace in Pakistan for which the entire Pakistani nation was proud of them. He said NWA would soon be cleared and expressed confidence that permanent peace would be restored in the area.
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September - 17 
After rumour on September 17 about a possible attack on the Chief Minister (CM) Mukul Sangma while he was leaving for Shillong (East Khasi Hills District) from Tura (West Garo Hills Distrct), State Police decided to increase the security cover for him, reports The Shillong Times. When asked about th
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After rumour on September 17 about a possible attack on the Chief Minister (CM) Mukul Sangma while he was leaving for Shillong (East Khasi Hills District) from Tura (West Garo Hills Distrct), State Police decided to increase the security cover for him, reports The Shillong Times. When asked about the reason for this threat, a senior Police official stated that it was difficult to say anything at this moment. Meanwhile, official sources said that this threat against CM might be due to his decision to go ahead with the signing of peace pact with Garo rebel groups such as ANVC and the Breakaway faction of ANVC (ANVC-B) as well as the Governments strong stand on the demand for implementation of inner line permit (ILP).
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September - 17 
Meanwhile, the ANVC ‘publicity secretary’ Artist Sangma stated that the outfit came to know about the date for the signing of the peace pact only on September 17 during the meeting with the Government and added that the peace pact is a good sign after a long wait and we welcome it. He further added
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Meanwhile, the ANVC ‘publicity secretary’ Artist Sangma stated that the outfit came to know about the date for the signing of the peace pact only on September 17 during the meeting with the Government and added that the peace pact is a good sign after a long wait and we welcome it. He further added that even after the peace pact, they will still press for the fulfillment of its original demand for a Greater Garoland politically, reports The Shillong Times. Besides Arist Sangma, ANVC ‘political secretary’ Doreng Malja Sangma, ‘liaison officer’ Togan Marak and ‘joint secretary’ Janggam G Momin were present at the meeting.
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September - 17 
The Joint Secretary (Northeast) in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Shambhu Singh, stated on September 17 that the agreement with the ANVC and ANVC-B will be signed in the lines of the peace pact inked earlier with Assam-based militant group the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS),
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The Joint Secretary (Northeast) in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Shambhu Singh, stated on September 17 that the agreement with the ANVC and ANVC-B will be signed in the lines of the peace pact inked earlier with Assam-based militant group the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), reports Nagaland Post. Meanwhile, Artist Sangma stated that as of now, there are too many groups, we don’t know whether it will bring lasting peace, but we hope that peace will be restored in Garo Hills.
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September - 17 
The Shillong Times reports that on September 17 that State Chief Minister Mukul Sangma after a meeting with the A’chik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) stated that that the final signing of the Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) will be held in Delhi on September 24 on Government of India (GoI) functio
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The Shillong Times reports that on September 17 that State Chief Minister Mukul Sangma after a meeting with the A’chik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) stated that that the final signing of the Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) will be held in Delhi on September 24 on Government of India (GoI) functionaries. Though the leaders of Breakaway faction of ANVC (ANVC-B) were not present during the meeting, its leaders will be in Delhi during the official signing of the peace pact. After the signing of the peace pact, within three months, both ANVC and ANVC-B will be disbanded. ANVC-B is yet to deposit any arm and ammunition with the Government. The ANVC has 161 militants and the ANVC-B has 151 militants in their groups.
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September - 18 
A’chik National Volunteers Council (ANVC), which would sign a peace accord on September 24, stated on September 18 stated that it would continue with its original demand for creation of separate Garoland state, reports Nagaland Post. ANVC ‘spokesman’ Artist Sengsrang Sangma stated, “We will continue
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A’chik National Volunteers Council (ANVC), which would sign a peace accord on September 24, stated on September 18 stated that it would continue with its original demand for creation of separate Garoland state, reports Nagaland Post. ANVC ‘spokesman’ Artist Sengsrang Sangma stated, “We will continue with our demand for creation of separate Garoland state (to be carved out of Meghalaya) not under the banner of the ANVC but politically and non-violence after signing the peace pact with the central and Meghalaya government." He further added, “This issue is very much alive as 80 per cent of our Garo people in Garo Hills wants a state of their own i.e. Garoland. There are political parties, civil society groups besides armed outfit the GNLA demanding for the same”. He added further, “We realised that an armed struggle against the state won’t help us achieve our goal. Many lives have been lost during the armed struggle for creation of Garoland.” The Telegraph further adds that when asked about whether the peace pact would bring lasting harmony in the strife-torn Garo hills where militant outfits have been emerging, disappearing and re-emerging Arist Sangma stated, “Maybe we will not be able to achieve it (peace) 100 per cent through the peace pact. But we will continue working towards achieving peace.” In Garo Hills political parties like the National People’s Party (NPP) and the Garo National Council had voiced their demand for a separate Garoland.
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September - 18 
UNC delegation visiting New Delhi called on Union Minister of Home Affairs, Rajnath Singh on September 18. The delegation expressed their concern about the Naga tribes in Manipur and their earlier participation in economic blockades in the State and also thanked the Government of India (GoI) for ass
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UNC delegation visiting New Delhi called on Union Minister of Home Affairs, Rajnath Singh on September 18. The delegation expressed their concern about the Naga tribes in Manipur and their earlier participation in economic blockades in the State and also thanked the Government of India (GoI) for assuring them to look into their grievances sympathetically, reports The Sangai Express. Home Minister informed the delegation that GoI India is fully committed to solve their problem in a time-bound manner, but there is no scope for any violence. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Special Secretary for Internal Security Prakash Mishra and RN Ravi, interlocutor of GoI for Naga Peace Process were also present at the meeting.
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September - 19 
The Shillong Times reports that the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B), on September 19, confirms that it would sign the final settlement in New Delhi on September 24 led by its ‘chairman’ Rimpu Marak and its ‘commander’ Mukosh Ch Marak accompanied by ‘general secretary’
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The Shillong Times reports that the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B), on September 19, confirms that it would sign the final settlement in New Delhi on September 24 led by its ‘chairman’ Rimpu Marak and its ‘commander’ Mukosh Ch Marak accompanied by ‘general secretary’ Jakrik, ‘political secretary’ Dogamdot, ‘organising secretary’ Akimbri and other top officials. In a statement issued, the outfit said that each officer represents the Garo cadres of Khasi Hills, Garo Hills and Assam, which were the original areas of the proposed Garoland.
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September - 20 
A 10-member team of Isak-Muivah faction of NSCN (NSCN-IM) left Dimapur on September 20 for New Delhi on the invitation of Government of India (GoI), reports The Sangai Express. NSCN-IM ‘chairman’ Isak Chisi Swu and the ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah led the team. According to sources, the te
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A 10-member team of Isak-Muivah faction of NSCN (NSCN-IM) left Dimapur on September 20 for New Delhi on the invitation of Government of India (GoI), reports The Sangai Express. NSCN-IM ‘chairman’ Isak Chisi Swu and the ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah led the team. According to sources, the ten-member delegation of the NSCN-IM will prepare for the formal talks with GoI in New Delhi for about a week before the formal talks begin. A source stated that it is expected that in the series of meetings to be held between the NSCN-IM and GoI representatives of NSCN-IM will put up a series of issues with the ceasefire coverage likely to be discussed as the 'core issue'.
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September - 21 
Meanwhile, the key demand of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) to increase the seats from the present 30 to 40 in the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) will take more time for its fulfillment even after signing of the final peace pact with the Centre in New Delhi on September 24,
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Meanwhile, the key demand of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) to increase the seats from the present 30 to 40 in the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) will take more time for its fulfillment even after signing of the final peace pact with the Centre in New Delhi on September 24, reports The Shillong Times on September 21. An official source said that the increase in seats will be possible only after an amendment to the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. Under the proposed 40 seats, the ANVC had suggested direct election to 35 seats and nomination to the remaining five seats. At present, there is direct election in 29 seats in GHADC and the remaining one is a nominated member. With the signing of the peace pact on September 24, the ANVC will now get six months’ time to prepare for the electoral contest in the GHADC.
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September - 21 
Separately, the founder President of the NDFB, Ranjan Daimary alias DR Nabla at the DN Himatsingka playground in Kokrajhar District on September 21 called upon the GoI for meaningful negotiation for a permanent solution to the Bodoland imbroglio, reports The Sentinel. Daimary expressed hope that the
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Separately, the founder President of the NDFB, Ranjan Daimary alias DR Nabla at the DN Himatsingka playground in Kokrajhar District on September 21 called upon the GoI for meaningful negotiation for a permanent solution to the Bodoland imbroglio, reports The Sentinel. Daimary expressed hope that the new government at the Centre would start the peace negotiation for a fruitful solution. He also called upon all the Bodo groups to stand and fight united for the cause of the community. The meeting was organized by the Bodo People’s Committee for Peace Initiative and was attended by leaders from various organizations and parties such as Bodoland People’s Front (BPF), Bodo Sahitya Sabha (BSS), All Bodo Women Welfare Federation (ABWWF), Bodo Women Justice Forum (BWJF), Bodoland Students’ Union (BSU) and Dularai Bodo Harimu Afat (DuBHA).
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September - 22 
Further, the ANVC which is set to sign the peace pact does not regret the killings, kidnappings, extortions and other crimes perpetrated by the militant outfit over the years, reports The Shillong Times on September 22. In a written reply to The Shillong Times to the query on whether the outfit regr
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Further, the ANVC which is set to sign the peace pact does not regret the killings, kidnappings, extortions and other crimes perpetrated by the militant outfit over the years, reports The Shillong Times on September 22. In a written reply to The Shillong Times to the query on whether the outfit regrets the mistakes it had committed in the past, ANVC ‘general secretary’ Wanding K. Marak said, “The question of regret does not arise. When you make a new road, you have to start from scratch and if your plantation is in the way, though you have precious trees in it, they will have to be sacrificed and cut down if it comes within the alignment of the new road.”
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September - 22 
The Sangai Express reports on September 23 that the delegation of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) will hold a dialogue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, although the precise date has not been confirmed. A source from NSCN-IM stated that delegation is likely t
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The Sangai Express reports on September 23 that the delegation of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) will hold a dialogue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, although the precise date has not been confirmed. A source from NSCN-IM stated that delegation is likely to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi only when he returns from the visit to the United States. Narendra Modi will leave India for the US later this week. Meanwhile, the NSCN-IM delegation is likely to start meeting the Government of India representatives in the next few days time. NSCN-IM ministry of information and publicity (MIP) stated that altogether 48 NSCN-IM leaders left Dimapur for New Delhi in batches in the past few days to prepare for the talks. The outfit is likely to hold talks with GoIs interlocutor for Indo-Naga peace process RN Ravi and Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh within this week. Besides, ‘chairman’ Isak Swu and ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah and other top leaders who are in the team include VS Atem, Q Tuccu, AK Lungalang, Tongmeth, Rh Raising, TT Among, Yanger and Rev Puni, reports The Sangai Express on September 23.
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September - 24 
A’chik National Volunteers Council (ANVC) and the Breakaway faction of ANVC (ANVC-B) will sign a Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) with Government of India (GoI) on September 24, reports The Telegraph. Four members each of the two factions of the ANVC will sign the MoS in the presence of Union Minister
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A’chik National Volunteers Council (ANVC) and the Breakaway faction of ANVC (ANVC-B) will sign a Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) with Government of India (GoI) on September 24, reports The Telegraph. Four members each of the two factions of the ANVC will sign the MoS in the presence of Union Minister of Home Affairs, Rajnath Singh. Joint Secretary for Northeast Shambhu Singh will be one of the signatories. From the ANVC Dilash Marak and Jerome Momin are likely to sign the MoS while Rimpu Marak and Mukosh Marak may sign on behalf of ANVC-B. Earlier, on September 20, the ‘commander-in-chief’ of ANVC-B, Mukosh Marak was stopped by Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati (Assam) for carrying six empty shells of ammunition. According sources, Marak was on his way to New Delhi to sign the peace pact. However, the matter was settled as Marak told Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel that he forgot to deposit the empty shells and later proceeded to Delhi.
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September - 24 
A’chik National Volunteers Council (ANVC) and the Breakaway faction of ANVC (ANVC-B) will sign a memorandum of settlement (MoS) with the Union Government in Delhi on September 24 (today).
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A’chik National Volunteers Council (ANVC) and the Breakaway faction of ANVC (ANVC-B) will sign a memorandum of settlement (MoS) with the Union Government in Delhi on September 24 (today).
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September - 24 
On September 24, after more than ten years of signing the ceasefire agreement with Government of India (GoI), both Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) and the Breakaway faction of ANVC (ANVC-B) signed a tripartite memorandum of settlement (MoS) with the Meghalaya Government and the GoI at New De
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On September 24, after more than ten years of signing the ceasefire agreement with Government of India (GoI), both Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) and the Breakaway faction of ANVC (ANVC-B) signed a tripartite memorandum of settlement (MoS) with the Meghalaya Government and the GoI at New Delhi, reports The Shillong Times. The Joint Secretary in-charge of North East of Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Sambhu Singh signed the MoS on behalf of GoI and the Additional Chief Secretary KS Kropha signed for the State Government. On behalf of the ANVC, Dilash Marak, ’chairman’ of ANVC and three others signed while Bernard N. Marak, ‘chairman’ of ANVC-B and three others signed on behalf of ANVC-B , adds The Telegraph. Union Minister for Home Affairs Rajnath Singh, Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju, Chief Minister Mukul Sangma and State Home Minister Roshan Warjri were present when the pact was signed. Former Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga, who acted as a facilitator and representatives of Garo Students’ Union (GSU) were also present during the signing of MoS. According to the agreement, both the groups will be disbanded within three months and their cadres will surrender arms and ammunition to the authorities. The Government will also review all the criminal cases barring heinous ones pending against the leaders and cadres of ANVC and ANVC-B. An official source stated that the Government has agreed to give more powers to Autonomous District Council (ADC) under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution in the Garo Hills region. Garo language will also be considered as an official language of the State.
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October - 5 
The Assam Tribune reports on October 5 that Government of India (GoI) and the leaders of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) have agreed to expedite the peace talks and to take the process to a logical conclusion as soon as possible as both sides agreed that discu
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The Assam Tribune reports on October 5 that Government of India (GoI) and the leaders of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) have agreed to expedite the peace talks and to take the process to a logical conclusion as soon as possible as both sides agreed that discussions have been lingering for too long without making much progress. Sources in Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) stated that talks between both parties resumed after the new Government assumed office at the Centre and a delegation of 20 senior members of the outfit led by the ‘chairman’ Isak Chishi Swu and the ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah had a detailed discussion with the Centre’s interlocutor RN Ravi in New Delhi on September 30. MHA sources revealed that the GoI has made it clear that political solution to the issues would have to be found within the framework of the Constitution of India.
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October - 7 
Separately, the outlawed Khasi outfit, Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), which had been in armed conflict for the last three decades, has reiterated that it “stands committed” to peace talks with the government, reports Nagaland Post on September 7.
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Separately, the outlawed Khasi outfit, Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), which had been in armed conflict for the last three decades, has reiterated that it “stands committed” to peace talks with the government, reports Nagaland Post on September 7.
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October - 10 
Meanwhile, Meghalaya Government is working out names of people who can intermediate between the Government and Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), reports The Sentinel. Even though HNLC had earlier threatened that it would resort back to militant activities, a Government official stated
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Meanwhile, Meghalaya Government is working out names of people who can intermediate between the Government and Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), reports The Sentinel. Even though HNLC had earlier threatened that it would resort back to militant activities, a Government official stated that “the HNLC persistence to enter into a peace talk has been accepted and it is a time for them to be patient till we have the right man to push ahead with the process”. Security agencies are of the opinion that HNLC leadership should agree to surrender before deliberating on the grievances of the group.
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October - 13 
Also, pro-talk faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) denied allegations that the outfit has links with Islamic militant groups, reports Times of India on October 14. The leaders of the wing, who had started peace parleys with the government in 2011, said they have no connection with
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Also, pro-talk faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) denied allegations that the outfit has links with Islamic militant groups, reports Times of India on October 14. The leaders of the wing, who had started peace parleys with the government in 2011, said they have no connection with such groups. A senior leader of ULFA-PTF appeared in a lower court in Guwahati stated that the outfit never shared radical ideologies like those who believe in jihad (holy war). However, the leader didn't rule out the possibility of a nexus between Islamic groups and the independent faction of ULFA (ULFA-I). The leader stated that "It's difficult to say. Now, the hardliner faction is under Paresh Baruah and we have no idea how it's operating now.
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October - 20 
The State Government is planning to make the peace pact with Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) public after the formal surrender of arms and ammunition by the militant outfit, reports The Shillong Times. State Home Minister Roshan Warjri on October 20 stated that should not be any problem in p
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The State Government is planning to make the peace pact with Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) public after the formal surrender of arms and ammunition by the militant outfit, reports The Shillong Times. State Home Minister Roshan Warjri on October 20 stated that should not be any problem in placing the agreed text of settlement signed with the Garo rebel outfit in the public domain. The minister stated that the Government would soon hold an official programme where the ANVC cadres will be surrendering their arms and ammunition. She also stated that the State was still on the job to shortlist the names of the interlocutors to facilitate the peace process with HNLC and also informed that State Home Ministry was also working out the modalities for the talk with the militant group.
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October - 26 
Format of talks between Government of India (GoI) and the Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) has been changed with both sides agreeing to expedite the talks to find an amicable solution as soon as possible, reports The Sangai Express on October 27. Highly placed
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Format of talks between Government of India (GoI) and the Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) has been changed with both sides agreeing to expedite the talks to find an amicable solution as soon as possible, reports The Sangai Express on October 27. Highly placed sources in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) stated that decision has been taken to do away with the practice of holding one or two rounds of formal talks in a year. Sources said that several rounds of talks have already been held after the first round which was held last month and added that the Governments interlocutor and leaders of NSCN-IM are meeting more frequently. NSCN-IM leaders have been told that they can get in touch with the Government’s interlocutor whenever they want to discuss any point. Similarly, the Government’s interlocutor will also get in touch with the NSCN-IM leaders whenever required to discuss any point. Government has already made its points clear to the leadership of the NSCN-IM and the NSCN-IM leaders also expressed their limitations on certain issues.
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October - 26 
A Mehsud tribal jirga (council), likely to be headed by the father-in-law of the slain Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leader Baitullah Mehsud, will negotiate for peace talks between the TTP’s Mehsud faction led by Khan Said ‘Sajna’ and the Government, Dawn reports on October 27. Well placed source
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A Mehsud tribal jirga (council), likely to be headed by the father-in-law of the slain Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leader Baitullah Mehsud, will negotiate for peace talks between the TTP’s Mehsud faction led by Khan Said ‘Sajna’ and the Government, Dawn reports on October 27. Well placed sources confirmed that the jirga will comprise of eleven key Mehsud tribal elders and that a consensus has been reached on its name. The sources also said that a secret meeting was held on October 25 by the Mehsud tribal jirga in Tank, where they agreed to negotiate between the government and the Mehsud Taliban. Khan Said became TTP deputy leader following the death of Wali-ur-Rehman in May 2013.
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November - 24 
While lauding the recent initiative of the current Government of India (GoI) to expedite the Indo-Naga peace process, the United Committee Manipur (UCM) has called upon all the people to keep a close tab on the developments of the peace talk, reports The Sangai Express on November 25. UCM stated tha
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While lauding the recent initiative of the current Government of India (GoI) to expedite the Indo-Naga peace process, the United Committee Manipur (UCM) has called upon all the people to keep a close tab on the developments of the peace talk, reports The Sangai Express on November 25. UCM stated that it welcomes the recent initiative of the Prime Minister to bring a positive result to the Indo-Naga peace process within a period of six months, but further added that GoI or NSCN-IM would insist on anything which may disturb the political boundaries of the neighbouring States.
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November - 27 
Government interlocutor for the ongoing Naga Peace talks, RN Ravi will visit Nagaland to give impetus to the ongoing dialogue between the Government of India (GoI) and NSCN-IM, reports The Telegraph on November 28. Sources said Ravi would accompany Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a two-day visit to
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Government interlocutor for the ongoing Naga Peace talks, RN Ravi will visit Nagaland to give impetus to the ongoing dialogue between the Government of India (GoI) and NSCN-IM, reports The Telegraph on November 28. Sources said Ravi would accompany Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a two-day visit to the state from November 30. He is expected to meet Naga Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and state officials.
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December - 22 
Pro-Talks faction of NDFB (NDFB-PTF) and Government of India (GoI) held another round of talks on December 22 to bring about a settlement on their demands and decided to "meet more often" to chalk out a roadmap to a possible solution, reports The Telegraph. The meeting was held among NDFB-PTF ‘Gener
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Pro-Talks faction of NDFB (NDFB-PTF) and Government of India (GoI) held another round of talks on December 22 to bring about a settlement on their demands and decided to "meet more often" to chalk out a roadmap to a possible solution, reports The Telegraph. The meeting was held among NDFB-PTF ‘General Secretary’ Govinda Basumatary alias B Swmkwr, senior Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) officials and interlocutor P.C. Haldar. GoI feels a final settlement can be worked out when Ranjan Daimary faction of NDFB (NDFB-RD) faction is also on board. It has been indicated that a resolution could be reached in a few months time. Officials are also tight-lipped on the issue of a separate "Bodo-land", which is the principal demand of all Bodo underground outfits and social organisations.
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December - 23 
State government has appointed interlocutors to negotiate with United Achik Liberation Army (UALA), reports The Shillong Times on December 24. Principal Secretary, Home, K S Kropha on December 23 stated that the first round of talks were held at Tura in West Garo Hills on December 22 in which modali
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State government has appointed interlocutors to negotiate with United Achik Liberation Army (UALA), reports The Shillong Times on December 24. Principal Secretary, Home, K S Kropha on December 23 stated that the first round of talks were held at Tura in West Garo Hills on December 22 in which modalities for laying down arms and officially joining the mainstream were discussed. UALA ‘chairman’ Novembirth Marak and ‘general secretary’ Nagra and the ‘commander-in-chief’ Eliast Dakchak and four others were present along with Government interlocutors identified as Reverend Janang Marak and Reverend Frithing D Sangma. UALA ‘chief ‘Eliast Dakchak on December 23 stated that “We officially declare our joining for peace negotiation”. In view of this development the outfit has directed all its cadres to report to their own commands and commanders immediately.
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December - 25 
The Hindu states that Home Minster on December 25 ruled out any dialogue or talks with NDFB-IKS. He stated that “There should be a time bound action. We should not (the operation) drag it for a long time. He said that GoI wanted a time-bound action against NDFB-IKS and would extend all help to the S
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The Hindu states that Home Minster on December 25 ruled out any dialogue or talks with NDFB-IKS. He stated that “There should be a time bound action. We should not (the operation) drag it for a long time. He said that GoI wanted a time-bound action against NDFB-IKS and would extend all help to the State Government to launch a full scale operation. Army help would also be extended, if needed, he added. GoI has already provided 50 companies of Central Armed Police Forces. Home Minister Rajnath Singh on December 25 stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had taken the incident very seriously and announced ex-gratia of INR 200,000 to next of kin of each victim, reports The Hindu. Also Assam State Government has announced ex-gratia of INR 500,000 to each family. Home Minister added that National Investigation Agency (NIA) would probe the incident and added that probe would unearth the nexus of NDFB-IKS with other forces. The ULFA-I leader, also the mentor of NDFB-IKS leader I K Songbijit, in an interview on December 24 stated that the massacre on December 23 as 'collateral damage’, reports Times of India. He stated that "These killings of civilians are part of the strategy in any war.”
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