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AFSPA would be removed only after thorough observation: MinisterAFSPA was revoked from seven of the 16 districts in Nagaland while in Assam, it will be completely removed from 23 of the 33 districts and ...
Manipur to honour Anti-Afspa activist Irom SharmilaManipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Friday acknowledged the contributions of Sharmila Chanu, civil society organisations, and women and...
Manipur Congress lambasts BJP for skipping Afspa in manifesto“The government has retrospectively imposed Afspa in the state,” Jairam Ramesh, Congress party’s senior election observer for Manipur, said...
Nagas are being tested again by the Government of India: NSCN-IM Chairman Ino Q Tuccu“We are being tested again by the Government of India using her mighty Army to apply outrageous violence empowered under the AFSPA, against...
Thousands in Kohima protest December 4 killing of 14 civilians by security forcesThe NSF in a memorandum to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanded to constitute a court monitored committee headed by a retired Supreme ...
Nagaland: Massive protest held against Centre, AFSPA in Mon districtIn Manipur opposition Congress has demanded repeal of AFSPA. Working President K Meghachandra said Congress demands the Manipur Chief minis...
Protests organised across northeast against AFSPANortheast Students’ Organization organized a massive protest across the northeast region, demanding the withdrawal of the Armed Forces Spec...
Assam Government puts State under AFSPA for six monthsSecurity forces engaged in counter-insurgency operation in Assam favour the continuation of AFSPA in the whole state. In Manipur, AFSPA is ...
Army, Police want AFSPA to continue in whole of AssamThough there is complete peace in lower and central Assam, two districts of upper Assam ate still witnessing insurgent activities led by an...
Government re-examining demand for a milder AFSPA in J&K and northeastThe discussions have particularly focused on Sections 4 and 7 of the AFSPA, which accord far-reaching powers and legal safeguards to the se...
Manipur mothers vow to continue fight till AFSPA is withdrawnThe women, fondly called "Mothers of Manipur", now say their protest 13 years ago had not borne fruit and so they would continue to fight t...
Irom Sharmila acquitted in 2006 case of attempt to suicideManipuri rights activist Irom Sharmila was today acquitted by a Delhi court in a 2006 case of attempt to suicide when she was undertaking a...
Ready to end fast of AFPSA is repealed: Irom Sharmila to courtMetropolitan Magistrate Harvinder Singh fixed the matter for tomorrow to hear arguments on behalf of Sharmila's counsel V K Ohri.
Delhi court to record Irom Sharmila's statement tomorrowThe court listed it for tomorrow as the metropolitan magistrate concerned was not holding court.
Janata Dal United opposes extension of AFSPA in northeastWomen held nude protests against AFSPA while activist Sharmila Irom is fasting for for years- Party chief, Sharad Yadav.
Very much eager to eat if AFSPA is revoked, says Irom Sharmila41-year-old Sharmila also told Metropolitan Magistrate Akash Jain that she never intended to commit suicide and it was just a protest again...
Court orders Irom Sharmila's release, she continues her fastFirst Class Judicial Magistrate (Imphal East) ordered release of Irom Sharmila, who was arrested on charges of attempt to commit suicide.
Nothing will change my stand against AFSPA: IromThe 'iron lady' from Manipur is determined that her fight for repeal of the controversial act will continue come whatever may.
AFSPA not on the backburner: OmarJ&K CM Omar Abdullah today said Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act should be repealed from the places where Army is not required.
Sharmila charged with attempting suicide during 2006 fastDelhi court frames charges against Irom Sharmila Chanu for allegedly attempting to commit suicide during her 'fast until death' in 2006.