Amnesty’s closure received attention at “highest levels” in U.S.: Official
4 years, 2 months ago

Amnesty’s closure received attention at “highest levels” in U.S.: Official

The Hindu  

The U.S. administration and the Congress have been “very, very closely” following the closure of the Amnesty International in India following the freezing of its bank accounts by the government. The issue has received attention at the “highest levels” of the U.S. government, as per a senior State Department official. So we’re following it closely and we look forward to a response and a resolution to this situation that’s consistent with international principles and the rule of law.” Days ago, the Amnesty International India announced that it was halting its operations and had to let go of staff. “The constant harassment by government agencies including the Enforcement Directorate is a result of our unequivocal calls for transparency in the government, more recently for accountability of the Delhi police and the government of India regarding the grave human rights violations in Delhi riots and Jammu & Kashmir,” Amnesty International India’s Executive Director Avinash Kumar had said.

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Who killed Amnesty International India?
4 years, 2 months ago

Who killed Amnesty International India?

Live Mint  

That’s how Amnesty International India described the Union government’s decision to freeze its bank accounts on 10 September. “All the laws used against dissent today—from the Unlawful Activities Act to the FCRA—are the legacies of the previous government,” says Shailesh Rai, who was policy director at Amnesty International India until 2019. “The CBI raids on Citizens for Justice and Peace, …

Amnesty International | On the front lines of rights and rows
4 years, 2 months ago

Amnesty International | On the front lines of rights and rows

The Hindu  

Just past 10am on September 29, a notice went up on global human rights agency Amnesty International’s India webpage. While Amnesty’s notice said the actions by the government were part of an “incessant witch-hunt” that had failed to produce evidence of wrong-doing, the government said it had a long list of charges pertaining to the funding of the group and …

Who killed Amnesty International India?
4 years, 2 months ago

Who killed Amnesty International India?

Live Mint  

That’s how Amnesty International India described the Union government’s decision to freeze its bank accounts on 10 September. “All the laws used against dissent today—from the Unlawful Activities Act to the FCRA—are the legacies of the previous government,” says Shailesh Rai, who was policy director at Amnesty International India until 2019. “The CBI raids on Citizens for Justice and Peace, …

NGOs Expected to Adhere to All Our Laws: MEA on Action Against Amnesty International
4 years, 2 months ago

NGOs Expected to Adhere to All Our Laws: MEA on Action Against Amnesty International

News 18  

Faced with criticism over action against human rights organisation Amnesty International, India on Thursday said it expects other governments not to condone contravention of the country's laws by any entity. "NGOs are expected to adhere to all our laws, including in respect of foreign funding just as they presumably would in other countries, including the US and in the European …

U.S., E.U. should not condone Amnesty International’s actions: Government
4 years, 2 months ago

U.S., E.U. should not condone Amnesty International’s actions: Government

The Hindu  

Responding sharply to the U.S. and the European governments for expressing their concerns about the investigations into the Amnesty International, the government said foreign governments must not condone NGOs that break Indian laws. Over the past few days, the U.S. State Department, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, the United Kingdom Foreign Office and the European Union have issued …

Constraining critique: The Hindu Editorial on Amnesty International halting India operations
4 years, 2 months ago

Constraining critique: The Hindu Editorial on Amnesty International halting India operations

The Hindu  

The role played by human rights organisations in documenting and questioning state functioning and excesses is a necessary component of civil society activism, which enhances democracy by securing accountability. Central governments in India have consistently registered discomfort with critical civil society organisations over the years, but the National Democratic Alliance-led government has taken steps to constrain groups even more, especially …

"Amnesty's Allegations Are Serious" NHRC Issues Notice To Govt. On Amnesty's Decision To Close India Operations Because Of "Witch-hunt" By Govt.
4 years, 2 months ago

"Amnesty's Allegations Are Serious" NHRC Issues Notice To Govt. On Amnesty's Decision To Close India Operations Because Of "Witch-hunt" By Govt.

Live Law  

National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the matter and directs issuance of the notice to the Home Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. "The Amnesty International is a reputed non-governmental organization raising its voice globally whenever there is an incident of violation of human rights of the people. The Commission finds it necessary to go …

15 International Human Rights Organisations Release Statement Condemning Indian Government's Actions Against Amnesty India
4 years, 2 months ago

15 International Human Rights Organisations Release Statement Condemning Indian Government's Actions Against Amnesty India

Live Law  

A joint statement by 15 International organizations including Human Rights Watch has been released, condemning the Forced closure of Amnesty India. "Amnesty International India announced that it is halting its work in the country after the Indian government froze its bank accounts in an act of reprisal for the organization's human rights work. Fifteen international human rights organizations condemned the …

Amnesty Involved in Multiple Illegalities, Says BJP as NGO Halts India Ops Alleging 'Witch-hunt'
4 years, 2 months ago

Amnesty Involved in Multiple Illegalities, Says BJP as NGO Halts India Ops Alleging 'Witch-hunt'

News 18  

The BJP Tuesday alleged Amnesty International is involved in “multiple illegalities” and it has no right to lecture on propriety, hours after the human rights watchdog said it was halting India operations over an “incessant witch-hunt”. “Multiple illegalities have been undertaken by Amnesty International, therefore, it has no right to lecture on propriety, especially when it faces action over its …

Govt. Freezes All Bank Accounts, Amnesty International Halts India Operations
4 years, 2 months ago

Govt. Freezes All Bank Accounts, Amnesty International Halts India Operations

Live Law  

The Government of India has freezed all the bank accounts of Amnesty International India on the allegations of money laundering and suspected violations of Foreign Contribution Regulation Act. "The continuing crackdown on Amnesty International India over the last two years and the complete freezing of bank accounts is not accidental. "More than four million Indians have supported Amnesty International India's …

Amnesty Shuts India Operations, Accuses Govt of ‘Witch-Hunt’ and ‘Harassment’
4 years, 2 months ago

Amnesty Shuts India Operations, Accuses Govt of ‘Witch-Hunt’ and ‘Harassment’

News 18  

Human rights organisation Amnesty International India on Tuesday announced that it will be shutting its operations in the country after it was “compelled to let go off staff in India” and halt all its research work as all its bank accounts have been frozen. “The complete freezing of Amnesty International India’s bank accounts by the government of India, which it …

Amnesty International halts India operations
4 years, 2 months ago

Amnesty International halts India operations

The Hindu  

Amnesty International India on Tuesday said the government had frozen all its bank accounts, leading to all of its work in the country coming to a halt. For a movement that has done nothing but raise its voices against injustice, this latest attack is akin to freezing dissent,” Amnesty International India executive director Avinash Kumar said. The release further said …

Amnesty to halt work in India after its bank account ‘frozen’
4 years, 2 months ago

Amnesty to halt work in India after its bank account ‘frozen’

Al Jazeera  

Rights body says it shut its operations due to a continuing gov’t crackdown over the last two years. Amnesty International says it is halting work in India due to a “continuing crackdown” and “harassment” by the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “The continuing crackdown on Amnesty International India over the last two years and the complete freezing of bank …

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