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UNHR expresses concern over attack on Manipur activists' houseReacting on the incident in which Loitongbam's house in Imphal city was vandalised by some activists on Thursday night, the UN Human Rights...
India frets as Myanmar's pro-democracy fighters cross borderThree states - Mizoram, Manipur and Nagaland - are currently sheltering around 16,000 people from Myanmar, civil society groups and governm...
BJP makes extra judicial killing of Manipur a poll issueRights organisations claim altogether 1528 people including 31 women and 98 children were killed in fake encounters by security forces in M...
Irom Sharmila and Meira Paibi reached rapprochementSakal was miffed with Sharmila after she unilaterally decided to call off 16 year long fast and enter politics.
Irom Sharmila set to be free today, but her security a concernAs Sharmila is set to call off her 16-year fast demanding repeal of Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act on August 9, the court is expected to...
With militant issuing dictate, concerns are raised on Irom Sharmila’s securitySharmila's elder brother Singhajit told ET, “I am not aware it is Sharmila’s decision. She has not consulted me before taking the decision.
Irom Sharmila Chanu to end fast on August 9, plans to get married and fight electionsShe had refused to eat or drink anything since November 2000 after 10 persons were killed allegedly by Assam Rifles in an encounter with mi...
Irom Sharmila's family and associates surprised by her decisionSharmila's long-time associate Babloo Loitongbam, Director of NGO Human Rights Alert Manipur, said he too was taken by surprise but can und...
Repeal the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Acts: Amnesty International IndiaIn its ruling on July 8, the court said that all the allegations needed to be looked into, and offences committed by security forces could ...
Is AFSPA in Manipur eternal, asks Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Manipur government how long the Army should be deployed in the state and enjoy unaccountable power.
After 14 years, new hopes for release of Irom Sharmila"We are very happy to know that the government will have to release Sharmila once the law is changed. Whatever happens she will continue wi...
Attempting suicide no longer crime under IPCFor years, the states have been forcibly removing protestors like Irom Sharmila from fast-unto-death sites and moving them to hospitals.
Imphal Court orders release of human rights activist Irom Sharmila ChanuSharmila has begun her fast in November 2000 after ten persons were killed allegedly by Assam Rifles in an encounter with militants.
- Irom's indefinite fast completes 11 years
'Iron Lady' Irom Chanu Sharmila, who is demanding repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Manipur, today completed 11 year...
- Irom Sharmila's supporters see state conspiracy in her alleged love story
A Kolkata-based English newspaper that published the interview has been banned in Manipur by the influential Apunba Lup.
- Irom Sharmila supports Anna's campaign
Manipur's 'Iron Lady' Irom Sharmila Chanu, who has been on a fast for over 10 years in support of her demand for scrapping the Armed Forces...
- 50 days on, Manipur's lifeline still blocked
The blockade, which began 50 days ago, has caused immense hardship to the people of Manipur with essential commodities, lifesaving drugs an...