Waging peace/Making war: Curious case of another extension to AFSPA
The news of extension of AFSPA, w.e.f, 1 October 2022, though not surprising is, nonetheless, befuddling. Reports state that AFSPA has been extended for a period of six months in…
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CDRO condemns the murder of Naga civilians and demands immediate repeal of AFSPA
On 4th December 2021, the Indian armed forces ambushed and killed 13 daily wage labourers who work in the coal mines of Tiru, bordering the state of Assam. These coal…
The Mon Massacres in Nagaland!
PUCL DEMANDS from the Government of India: Immediately Prosecute Military Officials for Murder! Publicly Declare: No Immunity from Prosecution u/s 6 of AFSPA, Repeal Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958…
Draconian Laws and Suppression of Dissidents
To the world India is known as the largest democracy in the world. If you considered holding elections at regular interval as the only criteria of being a democracy you…
Freedom From AFSPA In J&K And Manipur
As India celebrates its anniversary of independence from the British rule it, is worthwhile to ask when the people of Jammu and Kashmir and Manipur will get freedom from…
Irom Sharmila: Death Of A Fast
Irom Sharmila’s withdrawal of her fast has come as a blow in varying degrees to many. There are also many others who welcome her decision to end her fast…
16 Years of Historical Journey: A Snapshot of Irom Sharmila’s Struggle And The Road Ahead
Year 2000: Irom Sharmila Chanu started her hunger strike in Imphal, Manipur when she was 28 years old. It is started just after 'Malom Massacre' where soldiers of Assam Rifles…
Irom Sharmila: The Spirit Of Indomitable Resistance
Irom Sharmila’s decision to end her fast is a welcome step. This would be the end her 16 year long non-violent resistance against a violent state. She had started her…
A Welcome Move By Irom Sharmila:SSSC
Press Release by Save Sharmila Solidarity Campaign New Delhi, 27 July 2016: Save sharmila Solidarity Campaign welcomes decision of Irom Sharmila to break her fast in coming days. SSSC believes…
AFSPA: The Fifty Eight Year War
Imagine a war that goes on for almost six decades. A war that nobody notices, even though it would be counted as the thirteenth longest war in human history. This…
The Supreme Court Speaks, Ending Impunity For The Armed Forces
In a historic ruling, Justice Madan B. Lokur and Justice U.U.Lalit of the Hon’ble Supreme Court have spoken out in favour of democracy. The judgment came on a plea…
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