Text of Cease-fire ground rules agreed upon between the Government of India and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K)
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Text of Cease-fire ground rules agreed upon between the Government of India and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K)Date
28 May 2001Agreement status
Multiparty signed/agreedInterim arrangement
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Intrastate/intrastate conflict ( )Stage
Ceasefire/relatedConflict nature
Government/territoryPeace process
India-Nagaland peace processParties
Dr. P.D. Shenoy
Government of India
Mr. Tongmeth Wangnao Konyak
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K)Third parties
-Description
This agreement, applicable only within the State of Nagaland, establishes ground rules, including no offensive operations by either party, joint implementation and enforcement of these rules by the GOI and NSCN-K, and the resolution of implementation issues by a Cease-Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) composed of representatives from both sides and a GOI-nominated chairman. This cease-fire aims to foster peace by restricting military actions, specifying conduct towards civilians, and detailing the management and movement of NSCN-K cadres, with the broader goal of promoting the peace process and ensuring public safety and the continuation of governmental and economic activities.
Groups
- Children/youth
No specific mention.
- Disabled persons
No specific mention.
- Elderly/age
No specific mention.
- Migrant workers
No specific mention.
- Racial/ethnic/national group
No specific mention.
- Religious groups
No specific mention.
- Indigenous people
No specific mention.
- Other groups
No specific mention.
- Refugees/displaced persons
No specific mention.
- Social class
No specific mention.
Gender
- Women, girls and gender
No specific mention.
- Men and boys
No specific mention.
- LGBTI
No specific mention.
- Family
No specific mention.
State definition
- Nature of state (general)
No specific mention.
- State configuration
No specific mention.
- Self determination
No specific mention.
- Referendum
No specific mention.
- State symbols
No specific mention.
- Independence/secession
No specific mention.
- Accession/unification
No specific mention.
- Border delimitation
No specific mention.
- Cross-border provision
No specific mention.
Governance
- Political institutions (new or reformed)
No specific mention.
- Elections
No specific mention.
- Electoral commission
No specific mention.
- Political parties reform
No specific mention.
- Civil society
No specific mention.
- Traditional/religious leaders
No specific mention.
- Public administration8. The NSCN would refrain from blockade of roads and communications and from any activity which would disturb the functioning of local and, State Governments and of economic or developmental activities as well as essential services. (
Locate in agreement)
11. The NSCN will refrain from extortions, forcible collection of money and supplies and intimidation of individuals including Government officials. ( Locate in agreement)
- Constitution
No specific mention.
Power sharing
- Political power sharing
No specific mention.
- Territorial power sharing
No specific mention.
- Economic power sharing
No specific mention.
- Military power sharing
No specific mention.
Human rights and equality
- Human rights/RoL general15. Security Forces will retain the right to enforce measures necessary to uphold the laws of the land and prevent any disturbance to peace. ( Locate in agreement)
- Bill of rights/similar
No specific mention.
- Treaty incorporation
No specific mention.
- Civil and political rights
No specific mention.
- Socio-economic rights
No specific mention.
Rights related issues
- Citizenship
No specific mention.
- Democracy
No specific mention.
- Detention procedures
No specific mention.
- Media and communicationRights related issues→Media and communication→Other8. The NSCN would refrain from blockade of roads and communications and from any activity which would disturb the functioning of local and, State Governments and of economic or developmental activities as well as essential services. ( Locate in agreement)
- Mobility/access8. The NSCN would refrain from blockade of roads and communications and from any activity which would disturb the functioning of local and, State Governments and of economic or developmental activities as well as essential services. ( Locate in agreement)
14. Protection of convoys and patrolling of roads would continue to be undertaken by the Indian Army, Para Military Forces and Police. ( Locate in agreement)
- Protection measuresRights related issues→Protection measures→Protection of civiliansThe NSCN would also act in a manner as not to cause harassment/damage or loss of property or injury to the civilian population. ( Locate in agreement)
It is noted that no such camps are located/will be located in populated areas, and/or near Highways, Indian Army/Para Military Forces Posts, Police Station/Police Posts etc. ( Locate in agreement)
14. Protection of convoys and patrolling of roads would continue to be undertaken by the Indian Army, Para Military Forces and Police. ( Locate in agreement)
- Other
No specific mention.
Rights institutions
- NHRI
No specific mention.
- Regional or international human rights institutions
No specific mention.
Justice sector reform
- Criminal justice and emergency law
No specific mention.
- State of emergency provisions
No specific mention.
- Judiciary and courts
No specific mention.
- Prisons and detention
No specific mention.
- Traditional Laws
No specific mention.
Socio-economic reconstruction
- Development or socio-economic reconstructionSocio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Socio-economic development8. The NSCN would refrain from blockade of roads and communications and from any activity which would disturb the functioning of local and, State Governments and of economic or developmental activities as well as essential services. ( Locate in agreement)
- National economic plan
No specific mention.
- Natural resources
No specific mention.
- International funds
No specific mention.
- Business
No specific mention.
- Taxation
No specific mention.
- Banks
No specific mention.
Land, property and environment
- Land reform/rights
No specific mention.
- Pastoralist/nomadism rights
No specific mention.
- Cultural heritage
No specific mention.
- Environment
No specific mention.
- Water or riparian rights or access
No specific mention.
Security sector
- Security Guarantees9. The NSCN will refrain from extending any form of support or assistance to other militant groups. ( Locate in agreement)
11. The NSCN will refrain from extortions, forcible collection of money and supplies and intimidation of individuals including Government officials. ( Locate in agreement)
- CeasefireSecurity sector→Ceasefire→Ceasefire provisionThe following are the ground rules to be observed by both sides. ( Locate in agreement)
1. These ground rules will be valid only for the State of Nagaland. ( Locate in agreement)
2. Enforcement of ground rules will be the responsibility of the GOI. ( Locate in agreement)
The GOI and the NSCN will jointly implement the ground rules. ( Locate in agreement)
Contentious issues relating to the implementation of the ground rules will be resolved by a Cease-Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) comprising five representatives each of GOI and NSCN and a Chairman to be nominated by the GOI. ( Locate in agreement)
3. The NSCN would not undertake offensive operations like ambush, raid, sniping and attack leading to death/injury/damage or loss of property against anybody. ( Locate in agreement)
The NSCN would also act in a manner as not to cause harassment/damage or loss of property or injury to the civilian population. ( Locate in agreement)
4. There would be no offensive operations like ambush, raid and attack leading to death/injury/damage or loss of property against the NSCN by the Indian Army, Paramilitary Forces and the Police. ( Locate in agreement)
However, the Government of India reserves its right to continue operations against all other militant groups who are not a party to the 'Cease-fire'. ( Locate in agreement)
5. NSCN will notify to the CFSB, the list of all their camps. ( Locate in agreement)
The CFSB would, after due scrutiny, finalise the list of the "designated camps" where all the armed cadres of the NSCN would be located within three months. ( Locate in agreement)
6. In the interest of promoting the peace process, there will be no movement in uniform and/or with arms outside "designated camps". ( Locate in agreement)
7. Movement of NSCN cadres from one "designated camp" to another will be carried out for mutually agreed purposes and with intimation to the Security Forces and CFSB. ( Locate in agreement)
The modalities of this would be finalised by the CFSB. ( Locate in agreement)
8. The NSCN would refrain from blockade of roads and communications and from any activity which would disturb the functioning of local and, State Governments and of economic or developmental activities as well as essential services. ( Locate in agreement)
10. During the course of the cease-fire, the NSCN will refrain from acquiring any additional arms/ammunition military equipment. ( Locate in agreement)
11. The NSCN will refrain from extortions, forcible collection of money and supplies and intimidation of individuals including Government officials. ( Locate in agreement)
13. Patrolling by the Indian Army, Paramilitary Forces and the Police would continue to prevent infiltration of militants and arms as hithertofore. ( Locate in agreement)
However, patrolling within one Km of the "designated camps" decided after due consultation in the Cease-Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) will be carried out, with intimation to them. ( Locate in agreement)
It is noted that no such camps are located/will be located in populated areas, and/or near Highways, Indian Army/Para Military Forces Posts, Police Station/Police Posts etc. ( Locate in agreement)
14. Protection of convoys and patrolling of roads would continue to be undertaken by the Indian Army, Para Military Forces and Police. ( Locate in agreement)
15. Security Forces will retain the right to enforce measures necessary to uphold the laws of the land and prevent any disturbance to peace. ( Locate in agreement)
- Police4. There would be no offensive operations like ambush, raid and attack leading to death/injury/damage or loss of property against the NSCN by the Indian Army, Paramilitary Forces and the Police. ( Locate in agreement)
13. Patrolling by the Indian Army, Paramilitary Forces and the Police would continue to prevent infiltration of militants and arms as hithertofore. ( Locate in agreement)
However, patrolling within one Km of the "designated camps" decided after due consultation in the Cease-Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) will be carried out, with intimation to them. ( Locate in agreement)
It is noted that no such camps are located/will be located in populated areas, and/or near Highways, Indian Army/Para Military Forces Posts, Police Station/Police Posts etc. ( Locate in agreement)
14. Protection of convoys and patrolling of roads would continue to be undertaken by the Indian Army, Para Military Forces and Police. ( Locate in agreement)
15. Security Forces will retain the right to enforce measures necessary to uphold the laws of the land and prevent any disturbance to peace. ( Locate in agreement)
- Armed forces4. There would be no offensive operations like ambush, raid and attack leading to death/injury/damage or loss of property against the NSCN by the Indian Army, Paramilitary Forces and the Police. ( Locate in agreement)
7. Movement of NSCN cadres from one "designated camp" to another will be carried out for mutually agreed purposes and with intimation to the Security Forces and CFSB. ( Locate in agreement)
13. Patrolling by the Indian Army, Paramilitary Forces and the Police would continue to prevent infiltration of militants and arms as hithertofore. ( Locate in agreement)
However, patrolling within one Km of the "designated camps" decided after due consultation in the Cease-Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) will be carried out, with intimation to them. ( Locate in agreement)
It is noted that no such camps are located/will be located in populated areas, and/or near Highways, Indian Army/Para Military Forces Posts, Police Station/Police Posts etc. ( Locate in agreement)
14. Protection of convoys and patrolling of roads would continue to be undertaken by the Indian Army, Para Military Forces and Police. ( Locate in agreement)
15. Security Forces will retain the right to enforce measures necessary to uphold the laws of the land and prevent any disturbance to peace. ( Locate in agreement)
- DDRSecurity sector→DDR→Demilitarisation provisions5. NSCN will notify to the CFSB, the list of all their camps. ( Locate in agreement)
The CFSB would, after due scrutiny, finalise the list of the "designated camps" where all the armed cadres of the NSCN would be located within three months. ( Locate in agreement)
6. In the interest of promoting the peace process, there will be no movement in uniform and/or with arms outside "designated camps". ( Locate in agreement)
7. Movement of NSCN cadres from one "designated camp" to another will be carried out for mutually agreed purposes and with intimation to the Security Forces and CFSB. ( Locate in agreement)
The modalities of this would be finalised by the CFSB. ( Locate in agreement)
10. During the course of the cease-fire, the NSCN will refrain from acquiring any additional arms/ammunition military equipment. ( Locate in agreement)
12. The NSCN will refrain from forcible recruitment of armed cadres. ( Locate in agreement)
However, patrolling within one Km of the "designated camps" decided after due consultation in the Cease-Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) will be carried out, with intimation to them. ( Locate in agreement)
It is noted that no such camps are located/will be located in populated areas, and/or near Highways, Indian Army/Para Military Forces Posts, Police Station/Police Posts etc. ( Locate in agreement)
- Intelligence services
No specific mention.
- Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forcesHowever, the Government of India reserves its right to continue operations against all other militant groups who are not a party to the 'Cease-fire'. ( Locate in agreement)
9. The NSCN will refrain from extending any form of support or assistance to other militant groups. ( Locate in agreement)
13. Patrolling by the Indian Army, Paramilitary Forces and the Police would continue to prevent infiltration of militants and arms as hithertofore. ( Locate in agreement)
However, patrolling within one Km of the "designated camps" decided after due consultation in the Cease-Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) will be carried out, with intimation to them. ( Locate in agreement)
- Withdrawal of foreign forces
No specific mention.
- Corruption
No specific mention.
- Crime/organised crime11. The NSCN will refrain from extortions, forcible collection of money and supplies and intimidation of individuals including Government officials. ( Locate in agreement)
- Drugs
No specific mention.
- Terrorism
No specific mention.
Transitional justice
- Transitional justice general
No specific mention.
- Amnesty/pardon
No specific mention.
- Courts
No specific mention.
- Mechanism
No specific mention.
- Prisoner release
No specific mention.
- Vetting
No specific mention.
- Victims
No specific mention.
- Missing persons
No specific mention.
- Reparations
No specific mention.
- Reconciliation
No specific mention.
Implementation
- UN signatory
No specific mention.
- Other international signatory
No specific mention.
- Referendum for agreement
No specific mention.
- International mission/force/similar
No specific mention.
- Enforcement mechanismContentious issues relating to the implementation of the ground rules will be resolved by a Cease-Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) comprising five representatives each of GOI and NSCN and a Chairman to be nominated by the GOI. ( Locate in agreement)
5. NSCN will notify to the CFSB, the list of all their camps. ( Locate in agreement)
The CFSB would, after due scrutiny, finalise the list of the "designated camps" where all the armed cadres of the NSCN would be located within three months. ( Locate in agreement)
7. Movement of NSCN cadres from one "designated camp" to another will be carried out for mutually agreed purposes and with intimation to the Security Forces and CFSB. ( Locate in agreement)
The modalities of this would be finalised by the CFSB. ( Locate in agreement)
However, patrolling within one Km of the "designated camps" decided after due consultation in the Cease-Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) will be carried out, with intimation to them. ( Locate in agreement)
- Related cases
No specific mention.
- Source
No specific mention.
Text of Cease-fire ground rules agreed upon between the Government of India and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K)
On May 28, the Government of India (GOI) declared a cease-fire agreement with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang for a period of one year.
This followed a round of discussion between the GOI's representatives led by Dr. P.D. Shenoy and representatives of the NSCN-K led by Mr. Tongmeth Wangnao Konyak.
The following are the ground rules to be observed by both sides.
1. These ground rules will be valid only for the State of Nagaland.
2. Enforcement of ground rules will be the responsibility of the GOI.
The GOI and the NSCN will jointly implement the ground rules.
Contentious issues relating to the implementation of the ground rules will be resolved by a Cease-Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) comprising five representatives each of GOI and NSCN and a Chairman to be nominated by the GOI.
3. The NSCN would not undertake offensive operations like ambush, raid, sniping and attack leading to death/injury/damage or loss of property against anybody.
The NSCN would also act in a manner as not to cause harassment/damage or loss of property or injury to the civilian population.
4. There would be no offensive operations like ambush, raid and attack leading to death/injury/damage or loss of property against the NSCN by the Indian Army, Paramilitary Forces and the Police.
However, the Government of India reserves its right to continue operations against all other militant groups who are not a party to the 'Cease-fire'.
5. NSCN will notify to the CFSB, the list of all their camps.
The CFSB would, after due scrutiny, finalise the list of the "designated camps" where all the armed cadres of the NSCN would be located within three months.
6. In the interest of promoting the peace process, there will be no movement in uniform and/or with arms outside "designated camps".
7. Movement of NSCN cadres from one "designated camp" to another will be carried out for mutually agreed purposes and with intimation to the Security Forces and CFSB.
The modalities of this would be finalised by the CFSB.
8. The NSCN would refrain from blockade of roads and communications and from any activity which would disturb the functioning of local and, State Governments and of economic or developmental activities as well as essential services.
9. The NSCN will refrain from extending any form of support or assistance to other militant groups.
10. During the course of the cease-fire, the NSCN will refrain from acquiring any additional arms/ammunition military equipment.
11. The NSCN will refrain from extortions, forcible collection of money and supplies and intimidation of individuals including Government officials.
12. The NSCN will refrain from forcible recruitment of armed cadres.
13. Patrolling by the Indian Army, Paramilitary Forces and the Police would continue to prevent infiltration of militants and arms as hithertofore.
However, patrolling within one Km of the "designated camps" decided after due consultation in the Cease-Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) will be carried out, with intimation to them.
It is noted that no such camps are located/will be located in populated areas, and/or near Highways, Indian Army/Para Military Forces Posts, Police Station/Police Posts etc.
14. Protection of convoys and patrolling of roads would continue to be undertaken by the Indian Army, Para Military Forces and Police.
15. Security Forces will retain the right to enforce measures necessary to uphold the laws of the land and prevent any disturbance to peace.
Source:
Ministry of Home Affairs