DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 11 (MExN): The United Naga Council (UNC) has announced temporary suspension of the ongoing trade embargo in Naga areas in Manipur with effect from 6:00 pm of September 11.
In a press statement, the UNC informed that an Emergency Presidential Council Meeting (EPCM) was convened earlier in the day following receipt of the Government of Manipur’s letter dated September 10.
The letter pertained to the resumption of the tripartite meeting of the UNC with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India, and the Government of Manipur on the issue of abrogation of the Free Movement Regime and border fencing along the Indo-Mynmar border in Naga areas.
It added that “the assurance of the Government that there will be prior consultation with the UNC and other stakeholders before the stated works are taken up was well received.” In view of this, the UNC resolved to suspend the ongoing trade embargo temporarily.
