Insurgents reject all power-sharing and autonomy proposals. Civil war against Taliban regime continues. Other rebel groups agreed to a 1996 ceasefire. Ceasefire reached with one major rebel group in March 2000. State of Nagaland created in 1963.
Major factions declare ceasefire, agree to cooperate with government in war against Eritrea.
Kurds in Iraq 1980-92 Cessation of open hostilities since 1997 Autonomous Kurdish region in northern Iraq protected by the West since 1991. De facto regional independence of Somaliland since 1991. Catholics in Northern Ireland 1969-94 Contested agreement reached in 1998 Implementation of peace agreement stalls in February 2000 after Northern Ireland government is dissolved over dispute on IRA disarmament. Spring 2000 agreement provides greater autonomy along with possible future referendum on independence. Minor rebel faction remains opposed to accord.