Centre extends ceasefire with Niki-led NSCN (K) for one year

KOHIMA — The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has officially extended its ceasefire agreement with the Niki-led National Socialist Council of Nagaland (K) for another year, effective from September 8.

According to a copy of the agreement, the extension, lasting until September 7, 2025, is part of ongoing efforts to achieve lasting peace in Nagaland.

The ceasefire agreement, signed on Wednesday in New Delhi, will continue to be governed by the mutually agreed upon Ceasefire Ground Rules.

“The Ceasefire Ground Rules will be subject to mutual review and amendment with the involvement of both parties,” it stated.

Abel Zingrü Thuer, Supervisor of the Ceasefire Supervisory Board (CFSB), and Ameka Achumi, Secretary of the CFSB, signed the agreement on behalf of the Niki-led NSCN (K). Piyush Goyal, Additional Secretary to the Government of India from the Ministry of Home Affairs, signed on behalf of the Indian government.

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