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Armed Forces Special Powers Act
Will Manipur Fake Encounter Victims Finally See Justice?
By Rohit Dhyani
A Supreme Court announcement brings new hope that abuses of the AFSPA can be brought to light.
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In Kashmir, Security Searches Lead to Sexual Abuse
August 13, 2018
In Kashmir, Security Searches Lead to Sexual Abuse
India's renewed Cordon and Search Operations are proving a nightmare for Kashmir's women.
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In Kashmir, Security Searches Lead to Sexual Abuse
All These Years Later, Do Not Forget the Kunan-Poshpora Mass Rapes
February 24, 2018
All These Years Later, Do Not Forget the Kunan-Poshpora Mass Rapes
The Indian Army's violence against Kashmiri women must be etched in the history books.
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All These Years Later, Do Not Forget the Kunan-Poshpora Mass Rapes
Kashmir’s New Interlocutor: Old Wine, New Bottle?
October 27, 2017
Kashmir’s New Interlocutor: Old Wine, New Bottle?
Can Dineshwar Sharma finally resolve the long-simmering Kashmir insurgency?
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Kashmir’s New Interlocutor: Old Wine, New Bottle?
India's Iron Lady: A Lonely Fight Against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act
August 23, 2016
India's Iron Lady: A Lonely Fight Against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act
Irom Sharmila's hunger strike was doomed by apathy from the government and the people alike.
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India's Iron Lady: A Lonely Fight Against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act
Indian Activist Irom Sharmila Ends 16-Year-Long Hunger Strike
August 05, 2016
Indian Activist Irom Sharmila Ends 16-Year-Long Hunger Strike
Irom Sharmila's remarkable 16-year hunger strike comes to an end as she looks to enter politics instead.
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Indian Activist Irom Sharmila Ends 16-Year-Long Hunger Strike
Unexplained Deaths: ‘Fake Encounters’ in Manipur
February 12, 2016
Unexplained Deaths: ‘Fake Encounters’ in Manipur
An extraordinary admission highlights a serious problem.
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Unexplained Deaths: ‘Fake Encounters’ in Manipur
India’s Controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act
July 02, 2015
India’s Controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act
The Army claims the AFSPA is needed to handle insurgencies. Critics cite many abuses.
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India’s Controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act
Considering Kashmir: A Radical Possibility
January 14, 2014
Considering Kashmir: A Radical Possibility
Despite regional concerns, stability in Kashmir remains contingent on local realities.
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Considering Kashmir: A Radical Possibility
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Touqir Hussain on Pakistan Foreign Policy Under Imran Khan
September 10, 2019
Touqir Hussain on Pakistan Foreign Policy Under Imran Khan
The Diplomat talks with Touqir Hussain on Imran Khan and his handling of Pakistan's foreign policy thus far.
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