Bodies representing 15 tribes of Nagaland have appealed to the Centre to “seriously and sincerely” resolve the “Indo-Naga” peace process before the Assembly elections in the State without further delay, a news article in The Hindu reads.
Naga People's Movement For Human Rights (NPMHR) held a conference at Delhi on 4 September 2021. Sharing concerns of the organisers about the ongoing talks between representatives of Naga nation and the Indian state, and expressing solidarity with Naga people and their struggle, Parmjeet Singh (editor, Sikh Siaysat) said that as Sikhs, we were duty bound to stand with the Naga nation.
In a major development major political parties in Nagaland have agreed to come together to form an all-party government in the state as an attempt to find a political solution for decades old Naga conflict.
An online news portal 'The Wire' has published a piece penned by renowned journalist Karan Thapar which is said to be based on interview of Naga freedom movement leader and NSCN (I-M) chief Thuingaleng Muivah.
The Government of India (GoI) has declared Nagaland as a disturbed area while extending draconian Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) to the region. AFSPA grants 'special powers' to India's armed forces. It also provides for including impunity from legal proceedings for actions done by Indian armed forces.