India govt signs agreement with Assam gov + Bodo LIberation Tigers

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.