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Tribute to Oting tragedy, mulls to repeal AFSPA

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The infamous draconian law of Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act was the main discussion point during the tribute programme for the Oting tragedy which was held  at the Capital Cultural Hall, Kohima on December 9 evening. A 2 minutes silence … Continue reading →

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Protest in Imphal to condemn Oting killings, demands repeal of AFSPA

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Imphal: Several civil society organizations took part in a sit-in-protest in Imphal today to condemn the Mon district incidents (Oting killings) and also to show solidarity to the victims. The protest, carried under the aegis of the Coordinating Committee on … Continue reading →

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NSF Organises sit-in dharna against AFSPA

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Kohima: The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) under the aegis of North East Students’ Organization (NESO) organised a sit-in dharna against the imposition of AFSPA in the Northeastern States at Raj Bhawan Kohima today. During the dharna, a brief story at … Continue reading →

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Wanton act of killing under the draconian AFSPA

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This article was written on December 6 by the author. By the time I finish writing this article, the funeral service of the 14 innocent lives killed in the senseless hands of the Indian armed forces under the guise of … Continue reading →

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Will continue to press for repeal of AFSPA says N Biren

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Imphal: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh said today that the state government has been pressing the Central government to repeal the Armed Forces Special Powers (AFSPA) Act 1958. “We will continue to demand the same”, he added. N Biren … Continue reading →

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CSCHR urges Manipur Chief Minister to press for repeal of AFSPA

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Manipur: The Civil Society Coalition on Human Rights in Manipur and the United Nations (CSCHR) said that the chief minister of Manipur should join the other NE chief ministers pressing for repeal of AFSPA. The Civil Society Coalition on Human … Continue reading →

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Naga Hoho demands clear government stance on Indo-Naga political issue

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Nagaland: In the aftermath of the Mon district incidents of Nagaland, the Naga Hoho has submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister, Narendra Modi today through the Governor of Nagaland demanding that the Government of India makes its position clear on … Continue reading →

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