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India-Myanmar Border — How the Fence Policy, Free Movement Regime, and Civil War Are Changing Northeast India India-Myanmar Border — How the Fence Policy, Free Movement Regime, and Civil War Are Changing Northeast India By BUGLE  |  June 2026  |  Last updated: June 2026  |  13 min read Where things stand in June 2026: The Free Movement Regime (FMR) that allowed tribal communities to cross the India-Myanmar border freely for 74 years was scrapped on February 8, 2024. A ₹31,000 crore fence covering all 1,643 km of the border was approved in September 2024 — but as of June 2026 only 30 km has been fenced. A replacement "border pass" system for communities within 10 km of the border was introduced in December 2024 at 43 designated crossing points. Myanmar's civil war continues, with anti-junta forces now controlling significant stretches of the border area — complicating both fencing operations and India's diplomatic balancing act. NSCN-K-Y...

Armed Groups in Northeast India — A Plain-Language Guide to Who They Are, What They Want, and Why They Still Exist Armed Groups in Northeast India — A Plain-Language Guide to Who They Are, What They Want, and Why They Still Exist By BUGLE  |  June 2026  |  Last updated: June 2026  |  14 min read BUGLE has covered Northeast India's civil rights and security since 2008. This post is updated with 2026 data from SATP (South Asia Terrorism Portal) and Eurasia Review's May 2026 security assessment. Where things stand in June 2026: Northeast India has over 40 designated armed groups, though the number actively engaged in violence has declined sharply over the past decade. Key 2026 developments: India confirmed drone strikes on ULFA-I and NSCN camps in Myanmar in January 2026. NSCN-K-YA killed three Assam Rifles personnel in Arunachal Pradesh in March 2026, claiming it was retaliation for border fencing. NSCN-IM peace talks remain stalled over...