Dated 18th September, 2010
In view of the commencement of a serious process with the Government of India for securing an Alternative Arrangement for the Nagas in Manipur and to create a congenial atmosphere for the same, it has since been decided to temporarily suspend the economic blockade being enforced on the National Highways in the present state of Manipur. The resumption of agitation progammes would depend on the progress made in the process underway.
The United Naga Council expresses its gratitude to the general public for the cooperation and support given towards the enforcement of the economic blockade. The hardships and great inconveniences arising out of the economic blockade were not wished for, but were unavoidable, as a symbolic statement of the people that the Nagas and the tribals in Manipur cannot continue to be under the administration of the Communal Govt. of Manipur.
It is also hereby informed to the Naga people to be alert to the sensitive and fragile situation that we are now entering into and to exercise outmost restraint to avoid all possibilities of communal confrontations.
Publicity Wing
United Naga Council