The banned Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has stated that it is not ready to shun violence till the government appoints an interlocutor to facilitate peace talks, reports Meghalaya Times. “We will not give up violence until the government comes up with something concrete. We are not ready to shun violence until and unless an interlocutor is appointed,” HNLC general secretary-cum-publicity secretary, Sainkupar Nongtraw said in a statement issued on 18 July.