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Assam
The Hidden Cost of Mining Coal in Assam
By StoriesAsia
What officials hid from public scrutiny about coal mining at the ‘Amazon of the East’
After a Pandemic Surge, Lockdown Returns to India’s Northeast
By StoriesAsia
The Indian state of Assam is resuming a lockdown amid concerns about the virus.
Northeast India Sealed off Amid Rising Coronavirus Pandemic
By StoriesAsia
Northeast India is taking precautions as the World Health Organization declares COVID-19 a global pandemic.
The Latest Weapon Against Assam’s Muslims: Forced Evictions
By Angshuman Choudhury and Suraj Gogoi
A new land rights regime in Northeast India’s Assam threatens the existence of ethno-religious minorities.
Why Has China Given Shelter to a Rebel Leader From India’s Northeast?
By StoriesAsia
Parash Baruah is thought to be in China. Why exactly?
India’s Modi Cancels Second Northeast Visit Amid Protests Against Citizenship Law
By StoriesAsia
India’s northeast remains in the throes of protest.
Assam’s Women at the Frontline of Protests Against India’s New Citizenship Law
By StoriesAsia
Women in the Indian state of Assam are making their voices heard.
Frustrations Flare in India’s Northeast Over Citizenship Bill
By Nicholas Muller
Protests, internet blackouts, and curfews in India’s Northeast followed passage of the Citizenship Amendment Bill.
Violence in India’s Northeast Forces Delay of Japanese Prime Minister Visit
By Associated Press
Japanese PM Abe postponed a planned summit with Modi in Assam and Manipur, where protests are raging.
Indian Police Kill 2 Protesters Defying Curfew in Assam
By Associated Press
Protesters in Assam denounced a new bill allowing migrants fleeing religious persecution to become citizens.
Foreign Journalists Still Awaiting Permission To Visit the Indian State of Assam
By StoriesAsia
The move is in reaction to Indian government concerns over foreign media coverage.
India’s Northeast Erupts in Protest Against Plan to Amend Citizenship Laws
By StoriesAsia
Controversy persists over the National Register of Citizens and its ensuing implementation.