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Thousands take out protest march in Manipur's Imphal, demand removal of AFSPA
2 weeks 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. …

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Manipur violence: Internet shutdown, ultimatum to withdraw AFSPA, delayed funerals and more
1 month ago

Manipur violence: Internet shutdown, ultimatum to withdraw AFSPA, delayed funerals and more

Firstpost  

Violent protests over six killings prompted an indefinite curfew and internet shutdown. COCOMI has demanded military action and AFSPA withdrawal within 24 hours, while the Kuki-Zo community delayed funerals of 10 youths killed in Jiribam, awaiting post-mortem reports Violence erupted in the restive state of Manipur following the discovery of 6 dead bodies. PTI Manipur remains on high alert after …

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Manipur violence news: Centre urged to withdraw AFSPA as mob attacks CM Biren Singh, son-in-law’s house
1 month ago

Manipur violence news: Centre urged to withdraw AFSPA as mob attacks CM Biren Singh, son-in-law’s house

Live Mint  

Manipur violence news today: On Saturday, Manipur witnessed a dramatic escalation of violence as an enraged mob attempted to storm the private residence of Chief Minister N Biren Singh in Imphal. Manipur violence news: Protests Outside BJP Legislator's Home Protesters also assembled outside the Sagolband residence of BJP legislator RK Imo, son-in-law of Chief Minister N Biren Singh. Manipur violence …

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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 …

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Manipur Violence: Srinagar’s top police recalled to state amidst unrest
1 year, 2 months ago

Manipur Violence: Srinagar’s top police recalled to state amidst unrest

Live Mint  

Amid renewed violence in Manipur triggered by the killing of two students, the Union Home Ministry took the step of transferring senior Police officer Rakesh Balwal back to the northeastern state from Srinagar. This decision aligns with the recommendation put forth by the Home Ministry approximately one month ago, calling for a heightened presence of officials in Manipur to address …

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Manipur Violence: Only 30% Looted Weapons Recovered, Forces to Start Massive Combing Ops
1 year, 2 months ago

Manipur Violence: Only 30% Looted Weapons Recovered, Forces to Start Massive Combing Ops

News 18  

Security forces in strife-torn Manipur have planned a massive combing operation across districts to recover weapons and ammunition missing since riots broke out in the state. The Manipur government has said security forces will undertake a “strong and comprehensive search operation” all over the state after 15 days to recover weapons and those associated with any illegal weapons will be …

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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 …

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AFSPA Restricted: In Tears, Iron Lady Irom Sharmila Tells News18 She is 'Happy, Hopeful'
2 years, 8 months ago

AFSPA Restricted: In Tears, Iron Lady Irom Sharmila Tells News18 She is 'Happy, Hopeful'

News 18  

“This is the first step. I feel happy and hopeful.” This is how Manipur activist and Iron Lady Irom Chanu Sharmila, 49, who fasted for 16 years against the Armed Forces Act, described her feelings after hearing of the Union government’s decision to remove the law in several parts of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland. In an exclusive interview to News18, …

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Those blaming AFSPA for the Nagaland killings are ill-informed. Here’s why
3 years ago

Those blaming AFSPA for the Nagaland killings are ill-informed. Here’s why

Firstpost  

The clamour for the withdrawal of AFSPA from the remaining areas of the Northeast is both ill-timed and ill-informed Soon after a botched-up operation by an army unit in the Mon district of Nagaland on 4 December 2021, followed by two subsequent firing incidents on 5 December, a major hue and cry erupted against the Armed Forces Act, 1958. It …

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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 …

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Explained : Does AFSPA Give Total Immunity To Armed Forces For Killing Civilians?
3 years ago

Explained : Does AFSPA Give Total Immunity To Armed Forces For Killing Civilians?

Live Law  

The death of at least 14 civilians in Nagaland on Saturday evening as a result of the action of the Armed Forces has brought back into focus the controversial Armed Forces Act, 1958. Do the "special powers" granted under AFSPA gives total immunity to the armed forces for any action taken by them? Armed Forces Act, 1958 Armed Forces Special …

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Indian Army says troops violated AFSPA rules in Shopian encounter, will face action
4 years, 3 months ago

Indian Army says troops violated AFSPA rules in Shopian encounter, will face action

India Today  

Prima facie evidence indicates that Indian Army personnel concerned exceeded powers vested in them under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act during an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district. The internal inquiry was ordered by Army authorities into Operation Amshipora after the family of the three men killed alleged it was a "fake encounter" and that the men had …

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