Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Naga Council Imposes Trade Embargo Amidst Manipur Border Tensions
The United Naga Council (UNC) is stopping trade in Naga areas starting September 8 to protest the Indian government's plan to end the Free Movement Regime (FMR) and build a fence on the Myanmar border.
This is because the Naga people feel the border divides their communities.
The UNC is upset that the government has ignored their complaints.
This comes as another group has agreed to open a key highway.
The move might affect the Prime Minister’s visit.
United Naga Council (UNC) announced a trade embargo starting September 8.
The embargo is to protest the Centre's actions regarding the Free Movement Regime (FMR) and border fencing.
The UNC is against the scrapping of the FMR and the fencing of the India-Myanmar border.
The embargo is expected to impact National Highway 2 and National Highway 37.
The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) agreed to open National Highway-2 for free movement.
- Who
- United Naga Council (UNC), Centre, Naga communities
- What
- Trade embargo on Naga-inhabited areas
- When
- Starting September 8 midnight
- Where
- Naga-inhabited areas in Manipur
- Why
- Protest against Free Movement Regime (FMR) scrapping and border fencing by the Centre.
United Naga Council (UNC)
Central Government
Border Policy
United Naga Council (UNC)
Opposes the scrapping of FMR and border fencing, citing division of Naga communities.
Central Government
Supports or implements policies related to border control, including potentially ending the Free Movement Regime and constructing a border fence.
- Event
- Trade embargo announced by United Naga Council (UNC)
- Embargo Start Date
- September 8, midnight
- Reason for Embargo
- Protest against FMR scrapping and border fencing
- Affected Highways
- National Highway 2 and National Highway 37
- Key Parties
- United Naga Council, Centre, Kuki-Zo Council (KZC)
- Underlying Issue
- Concerns over Free Movement Regime and border fencing
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