UNLF, Manipur's Oldest Armed Group, Signs Ceasefire Agreement with Central Government

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:20pm on 29 Nov 2023,Wednesday India

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Wednesday that the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), the oldest armed group in Manipur, has officially signed a peace agreement with the central government. In a significant move toward stability, UNLF has agreed to renounce violence and embrace democratic processes. A video shared by Shah captures the moment UNLF cadres surrendered their weapons as part of the historic accord. This marks the first instance of a valley-based proscribed organization engaging in peace negotiations since ethnic violence erupted in Manipur on May 3. The region anticipates a new era of peace and progress.      

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