Hundreds protest in India’s Nagaland against controversial law
2 years, 11 months ago

Hundreds protest in India’s Nagaland against controversial law

Al Jazeera  

Hundreds of people have walked 70km in India’s northeast to demand the repeal of a controversial act that grants special powers to Indian troops, following a deadly incident last month when soldiers killed over a dozen civilians. They began their protest in Dimapur, a city in Nagaland state, and walked to Kohima, the state’s capital, raising slogans against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act. Scrutiny of the act has grown in the wake of last month’s deadly attack, with the state’s Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio announcing that his government wanted to do away with it. On December 20, Nagaland’s assembly unanimously passed a resolution demanding the repeal of AFSPA, but the federal government 10 days later extended the act for six months.

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Thousands take out protest march in Manipur's Imphal, demand removal of AFSPA
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Thousands take out protest march in Manipur's Imphal, demand removal of AFSPA

India Today  

Thousands of people took to the streets in Manipur's Imphal on Tuesday on the occasion of International Human Rights Day, demanding the removal of the Armed Forces Special Power Act, 1958. Other organisations that took part in the protest include Poirei Leimarol Meira Paibi Apunba Manipur, All Manipur Women Voluntary Association, Committee on Human Rights COHR and Manipur Student Federation. …

Thousands take out rally against AFSPA, civilian killings in Manipur's Imphal
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Thousands take out rally against AFSPA, civilian killings in Manipur's Imphal

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: Thousands of people, largely women and students, took out a massive rally in the Manipur capital Imphal on Tuesday against the Armed Forces Act and civilian killings by “terrorists”. The rally, coinciding with the International Human Rights Day, was taken out from the Thau Ground and it culminated at the Khuman Lampak Stadium, 5 km away. Five organisations such …

Manipur violence : Protestors condemn killings, demand AFSPA repeal
1 month ago

Manipur violence : Protestors condemn killings, demand AFSPA repeal

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: Protests erupted in Manipur’s Imphal East district on Monday, a day after the chilling details of the autopsy reports of a three-year-old boy, his mother, and grandmother became public. Defying curfew orders, protestors took out a rally to condemn the killings and demand the repeal of the Armed Forces Act, which was recently reimposed in six police station areas …

Manipur: Meitei organisations protest re-imposition of AFSPA as government relaxes curfew in four districts
1 month ago

Manipur: Meitei organisations protest re-imposition of AFSPA as government relaxes curfew in four districts

New Indian Express  

IMPHAL: Several Meitei organisations on Thursday organised demonstrations and rallies in various parts of the Imphal valley against the re-imposition of Armed Forces Special Powers Act in the state. The protesters also demanded prompt action against the members of the Kuki-Zo-Hmar group who were allegedly responsible for the killing of six civilians including three women and three children from Jiribam. …

MHA extends imposition of AFSPA in districts, areas of Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh
2 months, 4 weeks ago

MHA extends imposition of AFSPA in districts, areas of Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Centre has decided to extend the enforcement of the Armed Forces Act, under which an area is declared as “disturbed” for the convenience of security forces, in eight districts in Nagaland, three districts in Arunachal Pradesh and some other areas of the two states for six more months after a review of the law and order situation. …

AFSPA extended for six months in four districts of Assam
8 months, 3 weeks ago

AFSPA extended for six months in four districts of Assam

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: The Assam government on Friday extended the Armed Forces Act, 1958 in four districts for six months starting from April 1. The state government's political department issued a notification, stating that the 'Disturbed Area' tag under the AFSPA has been extended in areas covering Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo and Sivasagar districts. It is significant that the Ministry of Home Affairs …

Centre extends AFSPA in eight districts of Nagaland for six months
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre extends AFSPA in eight districts of Nagaland for six months

Hindustan Times  

The Central government has extended Armed Forces Act, 1958, in eight districts and 21 police stations in five districts of Nagaland, declaring them as 'disturbed area' for a period of six months with effect from April 1 this year, unless withdrawn earlier. Besides, the AFSPA has been extended in the areas falling within the jurisdiction of 21 police stations in …

After Nagaland, Centre Extends AFSPA In Arunachal's 3 Districts, 3 Police Stations For Next 6 Months
8 months, 3 weeks ago

After Nagaland, Centre Extends AFSPA In Arunachal's 3 Districts, 3 Police Stations For Next 6 Months

ABP News  

The Centre on Thursday extended the Armed Forces Act, 1958 in parts of Arunachal Pradesh for another six months, beginning April 1. The Act gives the armed forces and Central Armed Police Forces deployed in "disturbed areas" the authority to kill anyone who violates the law, to arrest and search any premises without a warrant, and to shield themselves from …

Centre extends AFSPA in several districts of Nagaland for another six months
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre extends AFSPA in several districts of Nagaland for another six months

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Central government extended the Armed Forces Act, 1958 in eight districts and 21 police stations across five other districts of Nagaland for six months till September 30, 2024, declaring them as "disturbed areas". AFSPA extended in eight districts After reviewing the law and order situation in Nagaland, the Centre made the decision to maintain the status quo …

Protest march in violence-hit Manipur over imposition of AFSPA in valley districts
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Protest march in violence-hit Manipur over imposition of AFSPA in valley districts

India Today  

A protest march was held in violence-hit Manipur's Kangpokpi on Monday, with several protesters demanding the imposition of the controversial Armed Forces Special Power Act in the state's valley districts. The protest was held by tribals from the Kuki-Zo community to protest against the alleged "communalised and one-sided" Manipur assembly resolution to scrap the Suspension of Operations deal with the …

Kuki groups protest killing, demand re-imposition of AFSPA in parts of Manipur
1 year, 4 months ago

Kuki groups protest killing, demand re-imposition of AFSPA in parts of Manipur

Hindustan Times  

The killing of three Kuki village patrol guards by armed miscreants in the Ukhrul district of violence-hit Manipur on Friday has led to protests by members of the community and demands for the reimposition of the contentious Armed Forces Act in all parts of the northeastern state from where it was removed earlier. Alleging blockade of essential goods being prevented …

AFSPA to be withdrawn completely from Assam? CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s big hint
1 year, 7 months ago

AFSPA to be withdrawn completely from Assam? CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s big hint

Live Mint  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that the state government aims to withdraw Armed Forces Act completely from the state and ex-military officers will be roped in the train of the police forces of the state. Interestingly, on 30 March Assam government decided to extend the scope of AFSPA in eight districts for six more months. AFSPA …

Hopeful that AFSPA will be removed from Nagaland in 3-4 years: Amit Shah
1 year, 10 months ago

Hopeful that AFSPA will be removed from Nagaland in 3-4 years: Amit Shah

Deccan Chronicle  

GUWAHATI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that he is confident that the controversial Armed Forces Act will be removed from the entire state of Nagaland in the next three to four years. "We hope that the initiative taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will bring lasting peace to Nagaland soon," he added. He said the move is …

Centre Extends AFSPA in Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh for 6 Months
2 years, 2 months ago

Centre Extends AFSPA in Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh for 6 Months

News 18  

The Central government on Friday extended for another six months the application of the “disturbed area” under the Armed Forces Act — known as AFSPA — in 12 districts of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh, and certain parts of five other districts of the two northeastern states to facilitate the armed forces to continue the anti-insurgency operations. The notification issued by …

AFSPA extended in Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland for six months from today
2 years, 2 months ago

AFSPA extended in Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland for six months from today

India Today  

The Central government has extended the Armed Forces Special Powers Act in three districts of Arunachal Pradesh and nine districts of Nagaland for six months from today. The government has also extended AFSPA in the areas falling within the jurisdiction of Namsai and Mahadevpur police stations in Arunachal Pradesh. "Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts in Arunachal Pradesh and the areas …

Indian Army completes Court of Inquiry into killing of civilians in Nagaland's Mon
2 years, 7 months ago

Indian Army completes Court of Inquiry into killing of civilians in Nagaland's Mon

Firstpost  

The Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Command, Lt Gen RP Kalita, maintained that it was case of mistaken identity and error of judgement and reports are being examined Guwahati: The Indian Army’s Eastern Command chief on Monday said that the force has completed the Court of Inquiry into the firing incident in Nagaland where soldiers gunned down over 12 civilians in …

AFSPA areas to be reduced in Assam, Nagaland and Manipur
2 years, 8 months ago

AFSPA areas to be reduced in Assam, Nagaland and Manipur

Op India  

In a significant decision, the Modi government has decided to reduce the disturbed areas under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act in the states of Assam, Nagaland and Manipur. In a tweet, Home Minister Amit Shah said, “In a significant step, GoI under the decisive leadership of PM Shri @NarendraModi Ji has decided to reduce disturbed areas under Armed Forces …

‘Disturbed areas’ under AFSPA cut in Assam, Manipur and Nagaland
2 years, 8 months ago

‘Disturbed areas’ under AFSPA cut in Assam, Manipur and Nagaland

The Hindu  

The Union Home Ministry has considerably reduced the “disturbed areas” under the Armed Forces Powers Act in Assam, Manipur and Nagaland, Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Thursday. “In a significant step, GoI under the decisive leadership of PM Shri @NarendraModi Ji has decided to reduce disturbed areas under Armed Forces Special Powers Act in the States of Nagaland, Assam …

Disturbed areas under AFSPA to be reduced in Nagaland, Assam and Manipur, says Amit Shah
2 years, 8 months ago

Disturbed areas under AFSPA to be reduced in Nagaland, Assam and Manipur, says Amit Shah

Firstpost  

The home minister said the decision was a result of the improved security situation and fast-tracked development due to the ‘consistent efforts’ of Prime Minister Narendra Modi The government of India on Thursday decided to reduce disturbed areas under Armed Forces Special Powers Act in the states of Nagaland, Assam and Manipur, announced Union Home Minister Amit Shah in a …

Centre reduces disturbed areas under AFSPA in 3 north east states
2 years, 8 months ago

Centre reduces disturbed areas under AFSPA in 3 north east states

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The central government has decided to reduce the disturbed areas under the ambit of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act in Nagaland, Assam and Manipur after decades, Union home minister Amit Shah announced on Thursday. “The reduction in areas under AFSPA has come as a result of the improved security situation and fast-tracked development due to consistent efforts …

AFSPA areas to be reduced in Assam, Nagaland and Manipur: Amit Shah
2 years, 8 months ago

AFSPA areas to be reduced in Assam, Nagaland and Manipur: Amit Shah

India TV News  

Highlights Shah said reduction in areas under AFSPA is a result of the improved security situation He said fast-tracked development due to the govt's consistent efforts have brought lasting peace Shah added that NE is witnessing a new era of peace, prosperity and development Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday informed that the Centre has decided to reduce disturbed …

Hundreds of Nagas walk 75 km for AFSPA repeal
2 years, 11 months ago

Hundreds of Nagas walk 75 km for AFSPA repeal

The Hindu  

Hundreds of Nagas took part in a two-day walkathon from Nagaland’s commercial hub Dimapur to Kohima demanding the repeal of the Armed Forces Act and justice for the 14 civilians killed by the security forces in the Mon district in December 2021. Various tribal and civil society organisations in the State had lent support to the walkathon organised by the …

Naga body denounces extension of AFSPA in Nagaland
2 years, 11 months ago

Naga body denounces extension of AFSPA in Nagaland

The Hindu  

An organisation that works for the rights of the Naga people globally has denounced extension of the Armed Forces Act in Nagaland, days after the death of 14 civilians by security forces. The people and civil society of the region have long wanted AFSPA repealed,” the Global Naga Forum said in an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Family …

AFSPA | The rule of guns that continues to haunt India
2 years, 11 months ago

AFSPA | The rule of guns that continues to haunt India

The Hindu  

O n December 26, for the first time since the Modi government came to power in 2014, the Union Home Ministry constituted a panel led by its officers to review the withdrawal of the Armed Forces Act in Nagaland. ‘Disturbed areas’ The Act was amended in 1972 and the powers to declare an area as “disturbed” were conferred concurrently upon …

AFSPA extended in 'disturbed' Nagaland for six more months
2 years, 11 months ago

AFSPA extended in 'disturbed' Nagaland for six more months

India TV News  

The Centre on Thursday declared the entire Nagaland as a "disturbed area" for six more months with effect from December 30 under the AFSPA while terming the state's condition "disturbed and dangerous". The move came days after the Union government constituted a high-level committee to examine the possibility of the withdrawal of the controversial Armed Forces Act from Nagaland. "Whereas …

AFSPA extended in Nagaland for another six months: A look at the controversial law and why it is debated
2 years, 11 months ago

AFSPA extended in Nagaland for another six months: A look at the controversial law and why it is debated

Firstpost  

The decision comes just days after the Centre had formed a special five-member panel to look into the withdrawal of it and was given 45 days to submit its report The controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 or AFSPA legislation, which has inspired dissent and countless discussions, has been extended in Nagaland for another six months. The decision to …

Centre to Institute Panel to Look into Withdrawal of AFSPA from Nagaland, Says CM
2 years, 11 months ago

Centre to Institute Panel to Look into Withdrawal of AFSPA from Nagaland, Says CM

News 18  

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Sunday said that the Centre has decided to institute a five-member committee to look into the withdrawal of the Armed Forces Act, 1958, or AFSPA from the northeastern state. The committee will be headed by Ministry of Home Affairs additional secretary, and will include the chief secretary and director general of police of Nagaland, …

After Mon Incident, Voices from the Ground: Need Armed Forces not AFSPA
3 years ago

After Mon Incident, Voices from the Ground: Need Armed Forces not AFSPA

News 18  

The killing of 14 persons in Nagaland’s Mon district has once again reignited the 40-year-old demand to repeal the Armed Forces Special Powers Act. Residents of nearby villages including the elderly placed white clothes and flowers over the slain bodies of the Assam Rifles officer and others and carried them and the injured to the vehicles and the helicopters for …

Needed: repeal of AFSPA, not regret
3 years ago

Needed: repeal of AFSPA, not regret

The Hindu  

The demand for the repeal of the Armed Forces Act of 1958 is gathering momentum throughout the Northeast. The FIR filed by the Nagaland Police against the 21 Para Special Forces involved in the firing states that the security forces did not “make requisition to police station to provide police guide for the operation” and that they “blankly opened fire …

Between the law and the lawless: Civilian killings in Nagaland provoke outrage, calls to revoke AFSPA intensify
3 years ago

Between the law and the lawless: Civilian killings in Nagaland provoke outrage, calls to revoke AFSPA intensify

The Hindu  

SOLDIERS OF 21 PARA OF the Indian Army are trained to handle lethal strike weapons and carry out specialised operations. Then suddenly, the security forces started firing indiscriminately killing some villagers and injuring a few of them.” Condemning the “barbaric cowardice act” and “atrocities towards the innocent civilians and youngsters” by the Indian armed forces, Oting Citizen has dared the …

Come together against AFSPA, students’ body tells all Northeast CMs
3 years ago

Come together against AFSPA, students’ body tells all Northeast CMs

The Hindu  

The North East Students’ Organisation and groups affiliated to it asked all the Chief Ministers of the region to come together against the Armed Forces Act of 1958 that gives sweeping powers to the armed forces. It appealed to the Chief Ministers during a protest staged across the Northeast on Thursday against the killing of 14 civilians in Nagaland’s Mon …

Nagaland Firing: AFSPA Necessary to Deal with National Security Challenges but Needs a Review
3 years ago

Nagaland Firing: AFSPA Necessary to Deal with National Security Challenges but Needs a Review

News 18  

A recent incident in Nagaland resulting in the death of 13 civilians and one soldier has been extremely unfortunate. National security establishment considers AFSPA an absolute necessity to deal with the ever-evolving national security challenges, whereas some NGOs and human rights organisations find it draconian and consider it as State’s tool of abuse, oppression and discrimination. AFSPA, enacted by Indian …

Nagaland Civilian Killings: Govt To Demand Repeal Of AFSPA, Calls Off Hornbill Festival
3 years ago

Nagaland Civilian Killings: Govt To Demand Repeal Of AFSPA, Calls Off Hornbill Festival

ABP News  

New Delhi: Amid outrage following the firing incident in Mon district, the Nagaland Cabinet on Tuesday decided to write to the Centre demanding the repeal of the Armed Forces Act. "In the state cabinet meeting over firing incident in Mon, Nagaland, it's been decided to write to GoI to immediately repeal AFSPA, 1958 from the State, and that Special Investigation …

Nagaland civilian toll climbs to 19 after four more succumb to injuries; state against AFSPA
3 years ago

Nagaland civilian toll climbs to 19 after four more succumb to injuries; state against AFSPA

Firstpost  

The Nagaland Cabinet in an ‘urgent meet’ on Tuesday decided to write to the Centre calling for a repeal of AFSPA in the state and also called off the 10-day Hornbill Festival Four more people injured in protests, which erupted in Mon district of Nagaland following the killing of 15 civilians on Saturday, succumbed to their injuries. Earlier on 4 …

Anger Over Civilian Killings Boils Over as Nagaland Looks to Centre for Repeal of AFSPA
3 years ago

Anger Over Civilian Killings Boils Over as Nagaland Looks to Centre for Repeal of AFSPA

News 18  

Amid outrage over the mistaken killings of 14 civilians in an army operation, the Nagaland government has decided to write to the Centre calling for the repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act. Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga has extended solidarity with the people of Nagaland over the recent killing of 14 civilians by security forces and prayed that justice …

Nagaland seethes over killing of 14 civilians; NHRC issues notice to Centre as calls for repealing of AFSPA grow louder
3 years ago

Nagaland seethes over killing of 14 civilians; NHRC issues notice to Centre as calls for repealing of AFSPA grow louder

Firstpost  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed regret as 14 civilians were killed in the incident on Sunday in Mon district of the north-eastern state Tensions prevail in Nagaland following the killing of 14 civilians by Indian Army soldiers ; authorities have shut down internet services and imposed a curfew to quell mass protests. The incident at Oting village in Nagaland’s …

Killing of civilians in Nagaland: What is AFSPA and why is it so controversial?
3 years ago

Killing of civilians in Nagaland: What is AFSPA and why is it so controversial?

India Today  

The Armed Forces Special Powers Act is back in controversy after Indian Army’s para commandos shot 14 civilians in Nagaland's Mon district. The AFSPA grants the armed forces extraordinary powers and legal immunity to bring back order in areas designated as "disturbed" by the government. Read | Civilian killing in Nagaland: Case of mistaken identity, says Home Minister Amit Shah …

Nagaland killings should prompt a broad rethink
3 years ago

Nagaland killings should prompt a broad rethink

Live Mint  

Peace talks between India’s government and insurgent groups in Nagaland have long been tentative at best, but our progress of the past half decade or more was put at threat by lives lost in a shocking turn of events over the weekend. Reports suggest that a false tip-off on rebel movement in Mon district of Nagaland led our Army to …

Demand for AFSPA repeal renews after Nagaland incident: All you need to know about law
3 years ago

Demand for AFSPA repeal renews after Nagaland incident: All you need to know about law

Firstpost  

AFSPA confers special powers on the armed forces in areas deemed disturbed. A military officer can fire upon an unlawful assembly of five or more people if the need arises or even for illegal possession of fire arms The killing of 14 civilians in Nagaland in a botched anti-insurgency operation and retaliatory violence over the weekend in Mon district of …

AFSPA drags poll-bound Assam despite militancy decline in last 5 years
3 years, 9 months ago

AFSPA drags poll-bound Assam despite militancy decline in last 5 years

India Today  

On 24 February 2021, one month before the Assam Assembly election, Governor Jagdish Mukhi declared Assam a ‘disturbed area’. More militants in the state surrendered in the last two years than they did in the previous 12 years taken together. Nearly 1,040 militants from five different militant groups surrendered arms to Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal in Guwahati last month. …

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