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Article Summary A coalition of six major student organizations in Manipur has vehemently called for the repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA), denouncing it as a “black law” that fosters fear and infringes upon human rights. This demand follows the Central Government’s decision to extend the Act in the state for…
Summary On International Human Rights Day, organizations like the Centre for Social and Constitutional Human Rights (CSCHR) and the Manipur People’s Coalition for Constitutional Rights (MPCCR) spotlighted urgent issues plaguing Manipur. The day’s events emphasized the pressing need for systemic reforms, justice, and accountability in addressing human rights abuses in the region. Calls for governmental…
Summary of the News Article The INDIA Bloc, a coalition of opposition parties in India, has called for the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah over his handling of the prolonged unrest in Manipur. This demand comes amid ongoing violence and ethnic tensions between the Meitei and Kuki communities in the state. The opposition has…
Struggle for Justice: Women and Violence in Manipur Summary Manipur has been a hotspot of severe violence and unrest, particularly in recent years, with the ongoing ethnic conflict and resulting atrocities against women. The horrific incidents of sexual violence, including a viral video of women being paraded naked, have brought the issue of systemic injustice…
Summary On Human Rights Day, thousands of citizens in Manipur joined hands to rally against the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) and ongoing violence. Organized by civil society groups and human rights advocates, the protest highlighted the impact of AFSPA on human rights violations in the state. Demonstrators called for its repeal, urging the…
Summary A recent incident involving the disappearance of Laishram Kamalbabu Singh near the Leimakhong Army Camp in Manipur has heightened regional tensions. Singh, a Meitei works supervisor for Military Engineering Services (MES), went missing after heading to work on November 25, 2024. The Manipur High Court Committee has conducted an onsite investigation at the Army…
Summary Manipur continues to face turmoil as a violent incident in Jiribam reveals the severity of the state’s conflict. Armed militants abducted three Meitei women and three children following an attack on a police station and a CRPF camp. Tragically, six internally displaced persons (including a child) lost their lives in this episode, sparking local…
Summary In a decisive operation, Manipur Police apprehended eight members of the banned United National Liberation Front (UNLF) for their involvement in extortion activities and threats against locals in the Thoubal district. The arrests, which uncovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition, mark a vital step in combating insurgency-related crime in the region. Detailed…
Summary In the aftermath of the tragic killings in Jiribam, Manipur’s Joint Action Committees (JACs) have resolved to hold a burial ceremony for nine victims at Ningsing Khun. This decision follows escalating tensions and demands for justice, highlighting the unrest caused by recent violent events. The tragedy has intensified calls for investigations and measures to…
Short Summary The recent tragedy in Jiribam, Manipur, involving the gruesome killings of a woman and two children, has sparked widespread outrage and protests across the region. Protestors criticized the central government’s response, with some questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ slogan. Community leaders and activists have called for immediate justice, transparency,…