National Socialist Council of Nagaland

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The Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) is a nationalist paramilitary group. It operates mainly in Northeast India, and sometimes in Myanmar.[1][2] Its members are Christian Naga people. The main aim of the organization is to establish a sovereign state, "Nagalim".[3] This would cover all areas inhabited by the Naga people.[4]

The NSCN has been declared as a terrorist organisation in India.[5]

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  1. Dholabhai, Nishit (18 February 2011). "NSCN wants swift solution". The Telegraph. Calcutta, India. Archived from the original on 19 June 2018. Retrieved 21 December 2012.
  2. "Police, NSCN militants exchange fire". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 2 July 2004. Archived from the original on 20 August 2004. Retrieved 21 December 2012.
  3. "National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah". www.satp.org.
  4. Lyle Morris (22 March 2011). "Is China Backing Indian Insurgents?". The Diplomat. Retrieved April 27, 2011.
  5. "Government declares NSCN (K) as terrorist organization under UAPA". pib.nic.in. Retrieved 2015-11-17.