Discussion on human rights, armed conflict and pre-merger status held

IMPHAL | Dec 10 : As part of the International Human Rights Day observation, a discussion on human rights, armed conflict and pre-merger status of Manipur was held today at State Guest House, Sanjenthong. The event was organised by Coalition for Indigenous Rights Campaign (CIRCA). Research associate at Centre for South East Asia Study, MU, […]

IMPHAL | Dec 10 : As part of the International Human Rights Day observation, a discussion on human rights, armed conflict and pre-merger status of Manipur was held today at State Guest House, Sanjenthong. The event was organised by Coalition for Indigenous Rights Campaign (CIRCA). Research associate at Centre for South East Asia Study, MU, […]

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Armed Conflict, Militarization & Implications in Manipur

By: Jiten Yumnam In November 2017, Nagaland and Manipur, two states in India’s North East with ongoing indigenous peoples’ Self Determination movement witnessed the extension of Disturbed Area, a precondition for promulgation of the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act, AFSPA, 1958 (AFSPA, 1958), permitting the suspension of non derogable rights, like the ‘Right to […]

By: Jiten Yumnam In November 2017, Nagaland and Manipur, two states in India’s North East with ongoing indigenous peoples’ Self Determination movement witnessed the extension of Disturbed Area, a precondition for promulgation of the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act, AFSPA, 1958 (AFSPA, 1958), permitting the suspension of non derogable rights, like the ‘Right to […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/12/armed-conflict-militarization-implications-in-manipur/

Manipur : Ranked 5th in women safety : Just stereotyping ?

Making it to the news for the right reason. Not bad for a State like Manipur which has been making news across the country for all the wrong reasons. Fifth safest place for women in the country and this is clearly reflected in the fact that unlike other parts of the country, Manipur has nothing […]

Making it to the news for the right reason. Not bad for a State like Manipur which has been making news across the country for all the wrong reasons. Fifth safest place for women in the country and this is clearly reflected in the fact that unlike other parts of the country, Manipur has nothing […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/11/manipur-ranked-5th-in-women-safety-just-stereotyping/

Biren should de-notify ‘Disturbed Area’ tag immediately and fulfil BJP’s poll promise to repeal AFSPA from Manipur

Dr Th Suresh Singh Do we Manipuris know that AFSPA is imposed in Manipur by our own state government? I doubt it very much. With our inability to read any topic minutely and thereby unable to interrupt any topic correctly, legally or otherwise, the same applies to our knowledge of AFSPA enforcement in the state. […]

Dr Th Suresh Singh Do we Manipuris know that AFSPA is imposed in Manipur by our own state government? I doubt it very much. With our inability to read any topic minutely and thereby unable to interrupt any topic correctly, legally or otherwise, the same applies to our knowledge of AFSPA enforcement in the state. […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/09/biren-should-de-notify-disturbed-area-tag-immediately-and-fulfil-bjps-poll-promise-to-repeal-afspa-from-manipur/

Imphal International Airport : How International?

Retd Colonel IS Chanam The day was Thursday 4 May 2017. My son who came to visit aging parents was taking Indigo flight of 1520 hours from Imphal Airport to Calcutta and beyond. His aged mother who crossed 70 several years ago was determined to see off her son at airport. My remonstrance against her […]

Retd Colonel IS Chanam The day was Thursday 4 May 2017. My son who came to visit aging parents was taking Indigo flight of 1520 hours from Imphal Airport to Calcutta and beyond. His aged mother who crossed 70 several years ago was determined to see off her son at airport. My remonstrance against her […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/05/imphal-international-airport-how-international/

AFSPA extended for another year

The state government has once again extended the provisions of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 as amended from time to time for a period of one year with effect from December 1, 2016 the entire state of Manipur excluding the Imphal Municipal Area as “Disturbed Area”, said a release signed by Additional Chief […]

The state government has once again extended the provisions of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 as amended from time to time for a period of one year with effect from December 1, 2016 the entire state of Manipur excluding the Imphal Municipal Area as “Disturbed Area”, said a release signed by Additional Chief […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/12/afspa-extended-for-another-year/

Afspa extended in Assam and 20-km belt of Meghalaya by six months

New Delhi: The controversial Afspa has been extended by six months in entire Assam and the 20km-wide belt in Meghalaya bordering the state with the Centre declaring that the “disturbed area” status, which has been in force since 1990, will continue. In a gazette notification, the Home Ministry said the law and order situation in […]

New Delhi: The controversial Afspa has been extended by six months in entire Assam and the 20km-wide belt in Meghalaya bordering the state with the Centre declaring that the “disturbed area” status, which has been in force since 1990, will continue. In a gazette notification, the Home Ministry said the law and order situation in […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/11/afspa-extended-in-assam-and-20-km-belt-of-meghalaya-by-six-months/

Afspa extended in Assam and 20-km belt of Meghalaya by six months

New Delhi: The controversial Afspa has been extended by six months in entire Assam and the 20km-wide belt in Meghalaya bordering the state with the Centre declaring that the “disturbed area” status, which has been in force since 1990, will continue. In a gazette notification, the Home Ministry said the law and order situation in […]

New Delhi: The controversial Afspa has been extended by six months in entire Assam and the 20km-wide belt in Meghalaya bordering the state with the Centre declaring that the “disturbed area” status, which has been in force since 1990, will continue. In a gazette notification, the Home Ministry said the law and order situation in […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/11/afspa-extended-in-assam-and-20-km-belt-of-meghalaya-by-six-months/

ANSAM press statement on fake encounter

February 5,Senapati: A press statement  dated 5th Feb 2016 signed by James Inka, Publicity and Information, All Naga Students Association Manipur(ANSAM) states that -The ANSAM, representing the Naga and tribal youth and students in Manipur welcomes the public admission of the killing of an unarmed Ch. Sanjit by Th. Herojit, senior constable of Manipur Police

February 5,Senapati: A press statement  dated 5th Feb 2016 signed by James Inka, Publicity and Information, All Naga Students Association Manipur(ANSAM) states that -The ANSAM, representing the Naga and tribal youth and students in Manipur welcomes the public admission of the killing of an unarmed Ch. Sanjit by Th. Herojit, senior constable of Manipur Police

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/02/ansam-press-statement-on-fake-encounter/