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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…
Short Summary Leaders of the INDIA bloc, a coalition of opposition parties in India, are staging a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on December 9, 2024. This demonstration aims to spotlight the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur, which has claimed over 250 lives since May 2023. The protest underscores dissatisfaction with the BJP-led…
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…
Short Summary In Imphal East, a mass rally was organized to oppose the re-imposition of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Manipur. This protest reflects growing public resentment toward the law, which grants sweeping powers to security forces. Activists, including women and youth groups, voiced concerns over potential human rights violations and questioned…
SummaryThe All India Forward Bloc has announced a mass hunger strike starting December 11 to address the ongoing turmoil in Manipur. The protest aims to pressure the state and central governments into taking decisive actions, including disarming militants and supporting displaced citizens. This strike coincides with the upcoming Parliament session and seeks to draw national…
Summary In Ukhrul, Manipur, hundreds of people, mainly from the Naga community, participated in a “Save the Peace” rally organized by the Tangkhul Shanao Long (Tangkhul Women’s League) and the Tangkhul Katamnao Long. The demonstration took place on November 15, 2024, to protest against the government’s imposition of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA),…
Women’s civil society organizations (CSOs) in Manipur are demanding the resignation of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh after the reimposition of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in certain parts of the state. They argue that this move exacerbates the already volatile situation in the region and negatively impacts the safety and freedom of…
SummaryOn Children’s Day, students in Manipur took to the streets in a powerful protest demanding the immediate release of three children and three women who had been abducted amid the ongoing unrest in the state. The protest, which highlighted growing concerns about the safety of vulnerable groups, specifically children and women, was held in various…
Summary In a gut-wrenching moment, Laishram Herojit, a father from Manipur, made an emotional plea for the safe return of his six missing family members, including his wife and children. They disappeared after an encounter between security forces and militants in the region. Herojit’s appeal underscores the pain and suffering his family is enduring as…