US, Germany raise AFSPA in NE India at UNHRC review
IFP Bureau22 Nov 2022
India's human rights record was reviewed in the UN Human Rights Council on November 10, 2022 at Geneva under the 4th cycle of the Universal Periodic Review.
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India's human rights record was reviewed in the UN Human Rights Council on November 10, 2022 at Geneva under the 4th cycle of the Universal Periodic Review.
Following the SC order, EEVFAM has submitted a copy of the judgment to the HC Chief Justice on October 21, HRA executive director Babloo Loitongbam said.
The Naga people look forward with hope for a peaceful resolution to the Indo-Naga political issue. However, with AFSPA in place, there cannot be a true spirit of peace and tranquility, stated the Naga Hoho.
Youth Forum for Protections of Human Rights urged the governor to initiate a thorough investigation in Puiluan bomb plot.
IFP Editorial: The recent decision of removing the AFSPA from the valley region while leaving out the hill districts in Manipur does not augur well for both the government and community relations.
The NESO urged the Government of India to immediately implement the 12-point charter of demands that includes proper implementation of Inner Line Permit (ILP) in the entire Northeast region.
The AMSU urged Central government to immediately fulfil its 12 demands, including repeal of AFSPA from entire Northeast region, to safeguard the indigenous people.
IFP Editorial: The general public had long been a mute spectator to the daily killings, owing to the overbearing attitude of the state and the air of impunity created by the prolonged imposition of the AFSPA as compared to a series of unpopular activities of some insurgent groups.
The 28-year-old student leader Chittaranjan immolated himself on the 58th Independence Day (August 15, 2004) at Bishnupur district while protesting against AFSPA. He succumbed to his injuries in a hospital at Imphal the following day.
The United People’s Revolution Front of Manipur (UPRFM) banned the celebration of the Independence Day in the state.
While having a ceasefire agreement in place only to continue the policies of development aggression and increase of military mobilisations and entrenchment activities by your government, an attempt to keep the Nagas hostage and our rights blatantly violated must end, the Naga frontal organisations said.
In order to create a favourable environment for constructive engagement, the Government of India must repeal AFSPA of 1958 from all the Naga inhabited areas, the Naga Hoho stated.
IFP EDITORIAL: The recent decision of removing the Act from the valley region while leaving out the hill districts does not augur well for both the government and community relations also. And the BJP government here has to go an extra mile in explaining the central government decision.
In a bid to address the issues of violence, UNMM organised a workshop on ‘Questioning the future of Manipur and UN International Humanitarian Law’ at Sangai Hall, Hotel Imphal on Wednesday.
AFSPA Act 1958 has been revoked in certain areas where situations are peaceful while it remains active in some areas. “I wish that the Act is done away with,” Manipur Governor La Ganesan said.
Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said all stakeholders had appealed for the "abolishment of the draconian law, AFSPA", and the Government of India has finally heard the appeals of the people.
With little progress in the High Court, victims seeking justice are left high and dry, said EEVFAM and HRA.
Irom Sharmila said in an interview with the Imphal Free Press that it is time to abolish AFSPA from the entire state, and time to start focusing on development and connectivity to make Manipur self-reliant.
Manipur CM Biren said the state would invite Irom Sharmila to honour her for her selfless struggle for the repeal of AFSPA.
Many freebies have been promised, especially by the BJP, but from where will the money come? Even now, salaries and pensions cannot be paid in time and many pensioners are yet to get their Leave Encashment, DCRG, and Commutation amount of pension. No party seem serious enough to understand the meaning of promises made.