Centre and Manipur Signed Cessation of Operation Agreement With ZUF

News about Cessation of Operation Agreement With ZUF: Fulfilling the vision of an ‘Insurgency free and prosperous North East’ the Government of India and the Government of Manipur entered into a Cessation of Operation Agreement in New Delhi Yesterday i.e. 28-12-2022. A Joint Monitoring Group will also be constituted to oversee the enforcement of the agreed ground rules. This will be a significant boost to the peace process in Manipur as the Zeliangrong United Front had been active for more than a decade.

 

Know about ZUF

 

• The Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) was established in 2011.
• It is a Naga group which is active in Manipur.
• The group claims its objective is to safeguard the interest of ‘Zeliangrong Naga tribes in Manipur, Assam and Nagaland.
• The ZUF represents Zeliangrong people of the Naga tribes.
• It aimed to create a ‘Zeliangrong’ state within the Indian Union comprising the Zeliangrong Naga tribe’s area in Manipur, Assam and Nagaland.
• The ZUF is listed as one of the 13 active insurgent group in Manipur by the South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP).

 

What Does the Agreement Provides?

 

• The agreement provides for rehabilitation and re-settlement of the armed cadres of ZUF.
• A joint monitoring group will be constituted to oversee enforcement of the agreed ground rules.
• This will be a significant boost to the peace process in Manipur.

 

Significance of Cessation of Operation Agreement With ZUF

 

• Yesterday, the Tripartite Cessation of Operation Agreement With ZUF was signed by senior officers of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and the Govt. of Manipur and the representatives of ZUF in the presence of the Chief Minister of Manipur, Shri N. Biren Singh.
• This will be a significant boost to the peace process in Manipur. This agreement was signed by senior officers of the Union Home Ministry, the Manipur government, and the representatives of ZUF in the presence of State Chief Minister N. Biren Singh.
• Representatives of the armed Group agreed to abjure violence and join the peaceful democratic process as established by law of the land.
• The agreement provides for the rehabilitation and resettlement of the armed cadres.

 

FAQs on Cessation of Operation Agreement With Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF)

 

Q. When was ZUF established?
A. The Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) was established in 2011.

 

Q. What does ZUF Group Represents?
A. The ZUF represents Zeliangrong people of the Naga tribes. The ZUF is listed as one of the 13 active insurgent group in Manipur by the South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP).

 

Q. The Tripartite Cessation of Operation Agreement With ZUF was signed by whom?
A. The Tripartite Cessation of Operation Agreement With ZUF was signed by senior officers of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and the Govt. of Manipur and the representatives of ZUF in the presence of the Chief Minister of Manipur, Shri N. Biren Singh.