India, Sept. 12 -- The United Naga Council (UNC), a Naga apex body, has temporarily suspended the 'trade embargo' imposed in Naga areas with effect from 6 pm on Thursday following an appeal by the Manipur government.

The Manipur government had on Wednesday appealed to the UNC to withdraw any form of agitation related to the issue of fencing the international border between India and Myanmar in Naga inhabited areas. It also invited representatives to hold a dialogue on the matter.

"On receipt of the Government of Manipur letter on Wednesday for resumption of tripartite meeting of the United Naga Council (UNC) with the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India and the Government of Manipur on the issue of abrogation of Free Movement R...