‘Burma attacks’ Naga rebels bases
A faction of Naga separatist rebels in north-east India say five of their bases in Burma’s Sagaing division have come under attack. A rebel spokesman told the BBC a whole brigade of Burmese troops are closing in on these bases, forcing the rebels to fight a rearguard action. The Naga rebellion is India’s oldest ethnic conflict, going back 40 years. One faction is in peace talks. Full Story