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How AFSPA Undermines India’s ‘Act East’ Policy
January 04, 2022

How AFSPA Undermines India’s ‘Act East’ Policy

By Stanzin Lhaskyabs
Repealing this controversial law is a necessary condition for peace and stability in India's Northeast.

Calls for Repealing AFSPA Grow Louder in India’s Northeast
December 14, 2021

Calls for Repealing AFSPA Grow Louder in India’s Northeast

By Rajeev Bhattacharya
The Indian Army’s killing of innocent civilians in Nagaland has triggered angry protests in the region.
Will Manipur Fake Encounter Victims Finally See Justice?
July 25, 2019

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.

In Kashmir, Security Searches Lead to Sexual Abuse
August 13, 2018

In Kashmir, Security Searches Lead to Sexual Abuse

By Qadri Inzamam
India's renewed Cordon and Search Operations are proving a nightmare for Kashmir's women.

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

By Priyanka Borpujari
The Indian Army's violence against Kashmiri women must be etched in the history books.

Kashmir’s New Interlocutor: Old Wine, New Bottle?
October 27, 2017

Kashmir’s New Interlocutor: Old Wine, New Bottle?

By Gautham Ashok
Can Dineshwar Sharma finally resolve the long-simmering Kashmir insurgency?

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

By Anuradha Sharma
Irom Sharmila's hunger strike was doomed by apathy from the government and the people alike.
Indian Activist Irom Sharmila Ends 16-Year-Long Hunger Strike
August 05, 2016

Indian Activist Irom Sharmila Ends 16-Year-Long Hunger Strike

By Padmapriya Govindarajan
Irom Sharmila's remarkable 16-year hunger strike comes to an end as she looks to enter politics instead.

Unexplained Deaths: ‘Fake Encounters’ in Manipur
February 12, 2016

Unexplained Deaths: ‘Fake Encounters’ in Manipur

By Sanhita Ambast
An extraordinary admission highlights a serious problem.

India’s Controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act
July 02, 2015

India’s Controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act

By Sudha Ramachandran
The Army claims the AFSPA is needed to handle insurgencies. Critics cite many abuses.

Considering Kashmir: A Radical Possibility
January 14, 2014

Considering Kashmir: A Radical Possibility

By Michael Vurens van Es
Despite regional concerns, stability in Kashmir remains contingent on local realities.
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