Manipur insurgent group UNLF signs peace pact, Amit Shah says historic milestone
1 year ago

Manipur insurgent group UNLF signs peace pact, Amit Shah says historic milestone

India Today  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday that the United National Liberation Front, an insurgent group in Manipur, has signed a peace agreement with the central government. Announcing the peace agreement, Amit Shah wrote on X, "UNLF, the oldest valley-based armed group of Manipur has agreed to renounce violence and join the mainstream. On November 13, the Union Home Ministry had extended the existing ban on eight “Meitei extremist organisations”, under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act and declared them "unlawful associations". However, a few days later on November 26, Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh announced that the state government is on the verge of signing a historic peace agreement with the UNLF.

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Manipur violence: Two killed, five injured in fresh clashes between rival ethnic groups
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Manipur violence: Two killed, five injured in fresh clashes between rival ethnic groups

India TV News  

The unrest in Manipur persisted on Tuesday as two individuals lost their lives and a minimum of five sustained injuries in renewed gunfire exchanges between two opposing ethnic groups. Prolonged conflict Manipur has been experiencing prolonged ethnic clashes between the Meitei and Kuki communities since early May, resulting in a tragic toll of over 200 lives. Peace agreement in November …

'New chapter of peace': Manipur Chief Minister on agreement with insurgents
1 year ago

'New chapter of peace': Manipur Chief Minister on agreement with insurgents

India Today  

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Saturday said that the recent peace pact with an insurgent group, United National Liberation Front, was possible with the support and cooperation of the people. The Chief Minister said that a "new chapter" heralding peace and normalcy has begun in the state. Meanwhile, talking to local media, the UNLF General Secretary Ch Thanil …

Peace pact with UNLF shows Modi government is moving in right direction in Manipur
1 year ago

Peace pact with UNLF shows Modi government is moving in right direction in Manipur

Firstpost  

The signing of a peace agreement by the Pambei faction of the UNLF can be viewed as the first bold step by the Government of India in the direction of ushering peace in the sensitive border state Strife-torn Manipur sighed a sense of relief when one of the strongest factions of the oldest Valley-Based Insurgent Group, the United National Liberation …

Union govt and Manipur govt sign peace agreement with the United National Liberation Front (UNLF)
1 year ago

Union govt and Manipur govt sign peace agreement with the United National Liberation Front (UNLF)

Op India  

In a historic development, the Government of India and the Government of Manipur signed a Peace Agreement with the United National Liberation Front, the oldest valley-based Meitei armed group of Manipur in New Delhi today, 29 November. Modi govt’s relentless efforts to establish permanent peace in the Northeast have added a new chapter of fulfilment as the United National Liberation …

Top news of the day: Manipur’s oldest militant group UNLF signs peace pact with government; Cabinet approves extension of free foodgrains scheme by 5 years, and more
1 year ago

Top news of the day: Manipur’s oldest militant group UNLF signs peace pact with government; Cabinet approves extension of free foodgrains scheme by 5 years, and more

The Hindu  

Manipur militant group UNLF signs peace pact with government, announces Amit Shah The peace agreement with the UNLF by the government of India and the government of Manipur marks the end of a six-decade-long armed movement, Mr. Shah said. Cabinet approves extension of PMGKAY scheme by 5 years The Union Cabinet on November 29 approved extension of PM Garib Kalyan …

Centre and Manipur signs peace agreement with UNLF
1 year ago

Centre and Manipur signs peace agreement with UNLF

The Hindu  

The Union and Manipur governments have signed a peace agreement with the United National Liberation Front, a banned Meitei extremist organisation which is also the oldest armed group based in the Manipur valley, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday. The peace agreement signed today with the UNLF by the Government of India and the Government of Manipur marks …

Manipur govt to sign 'Peace accord' with Pambei faction of UNLF
1 year ago

Manipur govt to sign 'Peace accord' with Pambei faction of UNLF

Op India  

On 26th November, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh announced that his state government could soon sign a ‘peace accord’ with an Imphal Valley-based insurgent group. Speaking to PTI-Video, the Manipur Chief Minister said, “We are advancing, and we are expecting to sign a peace accord with one big UG very shortly.” VIDEO | Exclusive: "We are advancing, and we …

Manipur govt in peace talks with Imphal Valley-based insurgent group: CM N Biren Singh
1 year ago

Manipur govt in peace talks with Imphal Valley-based insurgent group: CM N Biren Singh

Hindustan Times  

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Sunday said his government was holding "peace talks" with an Imphal Valley-based insurgent group. This was for the first time that there was an official confirmation about such talks being held by the government, since ethnic violence broke out on May 3. More than 180 people have been killed since the violence broke …

Peace talks on with Imphal valley-based underground group: Manipur Chief Minister
1 year ago

Peace talks on with Imphal valley-based underground group: Manipur Chief Minister

India Today  

The Manipur government is in the advanced stage of peace negotiations with a major Imphal valley-based insurgent group, Chief Minister N Biren Singh confirmed on Sunday. It is the first time that any valley-based proscribed organisation entered peace negotiations with the government since ethnic violence broke out in the state on May 3. A number of hill-based underground organisations are …

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