Israel delegation to reach Doha for ceasefire talks
A senior delegation from Israel is to reach Doha on Monday to resume the indirect talks for a ceasefire.
The government has extended the ceasefire with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) till 27 April 2018, it was announced on Tuesday.
The decision was taken during a meeting between Home Ministry officials and the Ceasefire Supervisory Board of the NSCN-R here.
"Government and the NSCN-R have mutually decided to extend the ceasefire agreement with effect from April 28, 2017 for one year… to bring about lasting peace in … Nagaland with the involvement of Naga people," said an official statement.
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The Home Ministry team was headed by Satyendra Garg, Joint Secretary (North East), while the NSCN-R was led by Imlongnuski Chang, Supervisor of the Ceasefire Supervisory Board.
NSCN-R is among several other armed groups of Nagaland such as NSCN-Isak Muivah, NSCN-Khaplang, NSCN-Unification and Naga National Council.
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