Day: December 12, 2009

Dec 12

Naga bodies observe International Human Rights Day

Imphal, December 11, 2009: The Naga Peoples’ Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) along with Naga Women’s Union, Manpur (NWUM) and All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM) observed the 61st International Human Rights Day yesterday at Oinam hill village in Senapati district. The theme of the observance was “Remember Oinam:Embrace Diversity; End Discrimination”. Villagers from the area who survived Operation Bluebird Read more

Dec 12

‘No amendments, just repeal AFSPA’

Dimapur, December 11 (MExN): International Human Rights watchdog Amnesty International today denounced  the Indian government’s attempt to amend the draconian Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act and has demanded that Indian parliamentarians must repeal the black law.  Indian Parliamentarians voting on a government-introduced bill to amend the AFSPA must repeal the law instead, stated Amnesty International in a statement issued on Read more

Dec 12

Indian separatists ‘increasingly cornered’

Indian separatists ‘increasingly cornered’ By Subir Bhaumik BBC News, Calcutta Separatist rebels from north-east India, facing considerable heat in Bangladesh, are desperate to find a new sanctuary in the neighbourhood, officials say.  Nearly 50 of them have been arrested by Bangladesh security forces in the last two months and quietly handed over to Indian authorities .  That includes at least Read more