Overview

• The United Naga Council announced a trade embargo to start at midnight on September 8 across Naga-inhabited areas and to remain in place until further notice.
• Goods carriers will be stopped on National Highways 2 and 37 through the districts of Senapati, Ukhrul, Chandel, Tamenglong, Kamjong and Noney.
• The action protests the suspension of the Free Movement Regime and the push to fence the India–Myanmar border through Naga areas.
• The council cites months of memoranda, rallies and talks without relief, saying the measures threaten Naga identity, heritage and land rights.
• The Home Ministry has tasked negotiator A. K. Mishra to engage Naga representatives as authorities seek to avert shortages in the Imphal Valley.