Imphal, Sept. 12 -- The United Naga Council (UNC), the apex Naga body in Manipur, has announced a temporary suspension of the ongoing 'trade embargo' in Naga-inhabited areas following an appeal from the state government.

The suspension came into effect at 6 pm on Thursday.

The move follows a letter from the Manipur government on Wednesday urging the UNC to withdraw its agitation over the fencing of the Indo-Myanmar border in Naga areas. The state also invited UNC representatives for dialogue on the issue.

An Emergency Presidential Council Meeting of the UNC was held at Tahamzam in Senapati district, where the appeal was reviewed.

"The EPC appreciated the government's acknowledgement of previous engagements with the Ministry of Home Af...