India govt signs agreement with Assam gov + Bodo LIberation Tigers

Title
India govt signs agreement with Assam gov + Bodo LIberation Tigers
Description
The Indian government has signed an agreement with the Bodo Liberation Tigers and the government of Assam which will create an autonomous self-governing body to be known as the Bodoland Territorial council. This council, which will be within the state of Assam is designed to fulfill the economic, educational and linguistic aspirations of the Bodo tribal group. Bodos, an ethnic tribe from the north eastern state of Assam, have been fighting for autonomy for many years. They had unilaterally suspended their militant activities on July 14, 1999 following the onset of peace negotiations.
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Tag
Sign agreement with Bodo Liberation Tigers
Language
English
Location
Assam
Extent
00:01:46
Date
1999
Rights
AP Archive, www.aparchive.com
Date Created
21-Jul-15
Publisher
Ap Archive
Item sets
VIDEO
Media
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