Naga ceasefire likely to extend by 6 months

New Delhi, June 27 (UNI) With the successful conclusion of a meaningful round of peace talks with NSCN-IM, the Naga ceasefire which ends in the third week of July, is likely to be extended by another six months.

While one round of Naga peace talks concluded at Amsterdam on June 25 sources said another round of meetings was expected around July 15. The participants will remain the same. The venue will be decided later on.

The meeting on June 25 was attended by Minister of state for Home S Reghupati, Minister of state at PMO Prithviraj Chouhan, and Minister of state without portfolio Oscar Fernandes.

Informed sources said the ministerial team has expressed satisfaction at the conclusion of the meeting and the ceasefire was expected to be extended by another six months.

The NCSN-IM was represented by chairman Isak Chishi Swu and general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah.

Meanwhile, it was learnt that Dhimasas of Assam were likely to be invited for talks at the Centre for initiating a peace process in the Karbi Anglong region of Asom. The Dhimasas were also expected to announce unilateral ceasefire from their side.

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