AFSPA

The next logical step would be to grant prosecution sanction of the security personnel found to be involved in the extrajudicial killing of civilians, EEVFAM and HRA tell the government of India TFM Desk Extrajudicial Execution Victim…

Stating that personally he is against AFSPA, Biren said he, however, has to  consider the requirements of national security. "An atmosphere has to be created for AFSPA's repeal. I will work with the Centre for the repeal of AFSPA so that it…

When the government does not follow the direction of the Supreme Court and extend the “disturbed area” beyond six months, it becomes a travesty to claim that government upholds the rule of law. By Thokchom Ghanakumar When the…

The CSOs demanded the prime minister to take cognizance of the serious human rights crime committed by “Indian armed forces in the Oting massacre”, by bringing justice to the victims, their families, and the injured. By Imna Longchar,…

2-day public ‘March Against AFSPA’ in Nagaland highlights the long felt necessity of removing AFSPA from the state. By Imna Longchar, TFM Nagaland Correspondent Aftermath of the extension of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA)…

A notification dated December 8, 2021 issued by the Special Secretary (Home) Government of Manipur says “that due to violent activities of various extremist/insurgent groups, the entire State of Manipur is in such a disturbed condition that…

Conrad Sangma said that NPP has been against the imposition of AFSPA in the Northeastern states. He opined that repealing of the Act would send a strong message to the people of the region and the gesture will be able to “bridge the trust…

The committee would be chaired by the MHA Secretary for Northeast and include the Chief Secretary, and Director General of Police (DGP), Nagaland. Other members to be included in the committee are IGAR (N), and a representative from the…

Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) 1958 is not only against the constitution of the country but the very foundation of any democratic nation, NLA members argued. By Imna Lonchar, TFM Nagaland Correspondent Members of the Nagaland…

In the wake of recent Oting massacre of at least 14 civilian, Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio and Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma have already demanded that the act should be repealed TFM Desk Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh has…