Manipur Naga MLAs welcome extension of truce

Imphal, Aug 6 (UNI) Five Naga MLAs of Manipur have welcomed the extension of truce between the centre and the NSCN (IM) for another year.

The five MLAs in a joint statement said, the elected representatives of the Naga inhabited areas have welcomed the ceasefire being extended from August 2006 to August 2007.

''We urge both the parties to ensure a peaceful solution to the age-old problem here,'' they added.

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