AFSPA on the anvil
IFP Bureau15 Feb 2022
IFP Editorial: Manipur had never demanded withdrawal but repeal, as was the demand of the Iron Lady Irom Chanu Sharmila.
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IFP Editorial: Manipur had never demanded withdrawal but repeal, as was the demand of the Iron Lady Irom Chanu Sharmila.
The Government of India has extended the Disturbed Area Act for another six months till June 2022.
Human Rights Alert (HRA) executive director Babloo Loitongbam said that since the government failed to remove the disturbed area status as recommended by the MHRC, the various human rights groups and activists will take up necessary steps.
The day was observed demanding withdrawal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, and protesting against the alleged incidents of atrocities committed by the security forces in Manipur,
IFP Editorial: The decision to withdraw the act from all Imphal municipal areas under the jurisdiction of seven assembly constituencies was taken in view of the people`s demand for lifting it from the entire state, while the Act remains in force in the other districts of Manipur.
Imposition of the Act only shows the insincerity on the part of the Central government, Naga People's Party said on Saturday.