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What was the purpose of the 1997 cease-fire between a National Socialist Council of Nagaland faction and the Indian government?

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Map highlighting the state of Nagaland in northeastern India, shaded in orange with its capital Kohima labeled. The map shows surrounding countries including China, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka, along with major water bodies such as the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean. An inset globe at the top right provides regional context.
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The 1997 cease-fire between the dominant faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland and the Indian government was intended to halt the ongoing insurgency and foster negotiations to resolve the long-standing conflict over Naga independence.1

While the agreement aimed to bring peace to the region, it has been largely ineffective. Violence has persisted into the 21st century, and the cease-fire failed to curb the broader instability, as competing factions continue to engage in armed conflict while vying for territorial control.1