Tag Archives: AFSPA

Irom Chanu Sharmila was re-arrested on Wednesday

March 21, 2013
by Imphal Free Press
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Amnesty International calls for Irom Sharmila Chanu`s release

Manipur, IMPHAL, March 20: Rights body Amnesty International has called upon Indian authorities to immediately release Irom Sharmila Chanu – a protester on a prolonged hunger strike and drop all charges against her. The Amnesty International statement said: “Irom Sharmila … Continue reading →

March 16, 2013
by Imphal Free Press
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`Disunity among human rights groups in NE affecting AFSPA campaign`

IMPHAL, March 16 (NNN): Concerted people`s movement against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) has slowed down and the public leaders and activists have acknowledged about the development. However, these activists feel that though the volatile public movement which … Continue reading →

Manipur: Solidarity fast begins at Imphal with Irom Chanu Sharmila - SSSC

March 12, 2013
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Manipur: Solidarity fast begins at Imphal with Irom Chanu Sharmila – SSSC

  Manipur, Imphal SSSC’s Faisal Khan, Deepak Joshi and Arvind Murti today sat on a 24 hours solidarity fast at imphal with Irom Sharmila. SSSC convener Faisal Khan said that Gandhi Ji did fasts for 52 times but never the … Continue reading →

Irom Sharmila Chanu

March 11, 2013
by Imphal Free Press
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Irom Sharmila set for annual release

Manipur,IMPHAL, March 11:Irom Chanu Sharmila will be released from Judicial custody tomorrow even as three human right activists has arrived at Imphal from outside the State to show solidarity to her protest. The three are set to undertake a fast … Continue reading →

Solidarity Gathering for Manipurs' Iron Lady - Irom Chanu Sharmila by MSAD and SDRAG (1)

March 5, 2013
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Solidarity Gathering for Manipurs’ Iron Lady – Irom Chanu Sharmila

Press report Office of the Manipur students’ association Delhi (MSAD) Dated: 4/3/2013 New Delhi   Ref.no: 20130304 Manipur Students’ Association, Delhi (MSAD) organized a solidarity gathering in association with Save Democracy Repeal AFSPA (SDRAG) supported by many civil society organizations … Continue reading →

State police team alongwith seized contraband items and the vehicles including the one with PRO Imphal nameplate.

February 25, 2013
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WAD Manipur condemns the State’s biggest drug hauls involving Indian Army

WAD condemns the State’s biggest drug hauls involving Indian Army Women Action for Development at the gravest term condemns the Black Sunday Drug Haul worth Rs. 25 crores from the possession of full-fledged Colonel, a PRO of Defence Wing stationed … Continue reading →

Binalakshmi Nepram, Mr Arvinn Gadgil State Secretary , Norwegian Ministry of Development and participants of the event

February 2, 2013
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Call for End to Violence Against Women in Conflict Areas of India: Urges Government to Implement Justice Verma Recommendation on AFSPA

  Press Release/Brief Report  Call for End to Violence Against Women in Conflict Areas of India: Urges Government to Implement Justice Verma Recommendation on AFSPA 2 Feb 2013,New Delhi: A round table discussion on the topic “Women, Peace and Security: Strategizing to … Continue reading →

Women, Peace and Security: Strategizing to End Violence Against Women in India

January 31, 2013
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Women, Peace and Security: Strategizing to End Violence Against Women in India

Women, Peace and Security: Strategizing to End Violence Against Women in India New Delhi,  1 Billion Rising campaign states, “One in three women on the planet will be raped or beaten in her lifetime”. In India, according to National Crime … Continue reading →

Irom Sharmila Chanu recieving the first ever prestigious Rabindranath Tagore Memorial Peace Prize. Photo By: Ph Santosh

September 12, 2012
by Imphal Free Press
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A lonely mother`s long wait for Irom Sharmila`s victory

By Phaomei Ganmeilu Manipur, IMPHAL, September 12: “I had promised myself not to go see her as she is on ‘hunger strike’ for a good cause and I could not follow her also but will continue to wait for her … Continue reading →

11 DAYS, 11000 PETITIONS for 11 YEARS 10JULY-20JULY - Save Sharmila Solidarity Campaign For Irom Sharmila Chanu

August 3, 2012
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Save Sharmila Solidarity Campaign meets NHRC Chairman

Press Release Save Sharmila Solidarity Campaign volunteers meet the NHRC Chairperson on 31st July 2012 Save Sharmila Solidarity Campaign (SSSC) is a nationwide protest against the neglect and suppression of Irom Sharmila. SSSC supports Irom Sharmila on democratic and humanitarian … Continue reading →

Interaction Program on ILPS and Militarisation in Manipur: MSAD

July 17, 2012
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Interaction Program on ILPS and Militarisation in Manipur: MSAD

PRESS RELEASE Manipur Students Association, Delhi-  Interaction Program on:  Militarisation in Manipur and  The ongoing movement for implementation of Inner Line Permit System in Manipur. Minutes and Decision 15th July 2012 An interaction program was organized today, i.e., Sunday, 15th … Continue reading →

May 18, 2012
by Imphal Free Press
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Protecting children in conflict situations

  By Suhas Chakma From 18th to 20th May 2012, a team of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) and Asian Centre for Human Rights (ACHR) will be visiting Manipur for investigation into alleged encounter deaths of … Continue reading →

Arackaparambil Kurien Antony - Defence Minister of India

May 11, 2012
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Lifting Afspa not feasible, military chiefs tell Antony

  Shishir Gupta, Hindustan Times ,New Delhi, May 08, 2012 The Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) has conveyed to defence minister AK Antony that partial lifting of the (Afspa) at Srinagar, Ganderbal, Budgam, Jammu and Kathua was not feasible as … Continue reading →

ABVP workers come in and attack the peaceful protest march . Click to view the gallery : Photo Credit: Save Sharmila Campaign

October 22, 2011
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The Hindu right wing extremists have everything but brains

By: Rajesh Hijam In fact God must have conveniently forgotten to give them any grey matter in the first place, since the all knowing Almighty was pretty sure that they would want to turn the grey to Saffron. Not colour … Continue reading →

Jan Karwan - Srinagar to imphal - Save Sharmila Campaign

October 21, 2011
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Kashmir MLA condemned Attack on Campaigner​s

Srinagar: 20,October: Volunteers of Save Sharmila Campaign hailing from the different organizations of Jammu and Kashmir have condemned the attack on the Save Sharmila  Campaign in Delhi University. They termed the attack as a violation of the right to expression … Continue reading →

Irom Sharmila Chanu who has been fasting for more than a decade to repeal AFSPA

October 12, 2011
by Ravi Nitesh
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Need Of United Effort by Activist and Media

By: Ravi Nitesh AFSPA violates basic human rights. AFSPA also termed as the lawless law and draconian law. We have heard a lot about AFSPA. People of NE states and J&K are facing its consequences since last many years. Thousands … Continue reading →

October 12, 2011
by Anil Bhat
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If Army Is Indispensable For Internal Securuty, Afspa Must Not Be Withdrawn Or Ammended

By Anil Bhat The withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), promulgated in the North East since 1958 and in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) since 1990, or dilution of its existing powers has been a topic of hot … Continue reading →

October 8, 2011
by Imphal Free Press
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Afspa: The Draconian And Xenophobia Law

By Madhu Chandra The forgotten struggle of Iron Lady Irom Sharmila against Arm Forces Special Power Act 1958 (AFSPA) for last 11 years, has finally appeared in national debate today. Team Irom Sharmila took advantage from Anna Hazare movement against … Continue reading →