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Tag: AFSPA

handwara
November 24, 2016November 25, 2016 by Manisha Ganguly

Kashmir Is Everyone’s Problem: Do Human Rights Matter Anymore?

BY MANISHA GANGULY On November 13, Khurram Parvez, Kashmiri human rights defender and Chairperson of Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances (AFAD) was awarded the 2016 Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award for his…

Mouth Wide Shut
September 5, 2016September 8, 2016 by Eye Art Collective

End the Witch Hunting of Lawyers, Activists and Repression on the People of Kashmir

Indian Association of People’s Lawyers (IAPL), expresses its outrage and strongly condemns the continuing use of brute force by the Indian Army, Security Forces and J&K Police on unarmed civilians…

Irom-Sharmila-by-Arka-Alam
July 31, 2016August 1, 2016 by Firestone

In Solidarity With Irom Sharmila – Repeal AFSPA: Forum Against Oppression of Women

Statement issued by FORUM AGAINST OPPRESSION OF WOMEN Let Us Work Together To Create New Strategies Of Struggle Against Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) We wholeheartedly support the decision…

gfk
July 24, 2016July 25, 2016 by Firestone

Will Justice Forever Elude Survivors of Kunan-Poshpora?

Over 25 years on, Freny Manecksha unravels the grisly twists and turns in the tale, a take that involves allegations of gendered violence by the Indian army In April 2013,…

hrt-kashmir
July 24, 2016July 25, 2016 by Firestone

Lethal Injuries from ‘Non-Lethal’ Weapons

Despite the call by human rights organizations to stop the use of weapons such as pellet guns and chilli grenades in tackling riots or mob fury, security forces in the…

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July 17, 2016 by Eye Art Collective

Noam Chomsky Speaks on Kashmir Turmoil, Compares it with Palestine

Boston/Srinagar - In an email conversation with Mehboob Makhdoomi, Expert on Kashmir situation and Socio-Political commentator from Harvard, American linguist and political activist Prof. Noam Chomsky compared the conditions in…

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July 3, 2016July 3, 2016 by Eye Art Collective

Interview: Essar Batool on Challenging the “State Narrative” on Kunan Poshpora, Accountability for Mass Rape and Torture

Essar Batool is a modern day role model to inspire women around the globe. She and her 4 female co-authors recently released “Do You Remember Kunan Poshpora?” to coincide with Kashmiri…

Kashmir-conspiracy
June 11, 2016June 30, 2016 by Eye Art Collective

The Divided Valley : Whom to Blame ?

[The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Collective.]   On 30th April this year, I…

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May 15, 2016May 15, 2016 by Eye Art Collective

Rant Against the Dying of Our Conscience

Image credit: Jithin Thomas Original Image India's education system is an absolute failure. We intend to be factories of doctors, engineers and MBAs but have limited jobs for most sectors.…

handwara
April 14, 2016June 30, 2016 by Eye Art Collective

Our Time, Their Time: Witnessing the ‘Nation’, Calibrating ‘Freedom’

By Trina Nileena Banerjee “We set our watch by the evening army patrol or load shedding schedule Between the two we couldn't decide which one was more punctual” ~ Haripriya…

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March 6, 2016March 6, 2016 by Eye Art Collective

When The Left Falls Into The Nationalist Trap

Kanhaiya Kumar’s arrest was unfortunate and so his release on bail is a great relief. But beyond that, to seek revolutionary potential in the hoopla surrounding it, is to miss…

kashmir
January 13, 2016June 30, 2016 by Eye Art Collective

Buried Evidence: Mass Graves of Kashmiris Abducted And Killed By Indian Army

The Indian occupation of Kashmir is often called a "low intensity conflict," a military concept that came into vogue in the 1980s during US wars in Central America. It wasn't…

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November 10, 2015November 10, 2015 by Eye Art Collective

“Manzoor Nahi”: A Song Protesting Modi’s Visit to Kashmir

The artist, Ali Saffudin writes on his Facebook page: "Our land has a history of being ruled by tyrants and hypocritical regimes, but we Kashmiris have always voiced our opinion against…

Irom Sharmila by Arka Alam
November 6, 2015 by Eye Art Collective

In Solidarity With #15YearsOfResistance: Artwork by Arka Alam

Wake Up "Wake up brothers and sisters The savior of the nation We have come out all the way Knowing we all will die Why the fear is So shaky…

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November 3, 2015November 5, 2015 by Eye Art Collective

In Photos: Irom Sharmila Solidarity Protest to Revoke AFSPA in Srinagar

2nd November, Jammu and Kashmir: A protest was held in Srinagar in solidarity with Irom Sharmila's 15 years of resistance against the draconian Act, Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA).…

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October 15, 2015October 15, 2015 by Eye Art Collective

Irom Sharmila’s Open Letter To The Prime Minister

This letter was handed over through the President of Manipur Pradesh BJP, Shri. Th. Chaoba.  ____________________________________________________________ An Open Letter To The Honourable Prime Minister of India   From Irom Sharmila…

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October 15, 2015October 15, 2015 by Eye Art Collective

Solidarity With Irom: #15YearsOfResistance

On 2nd Nov 2015, Irom Sharmila will be completing 15 years of hunger strike to demand the Repeal of AFSPA, or Armed Forces Special Powers Act. Irom Sharmila's hunger strike…

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April 12, 2015November 24, 2016 by Eye Art Collective

The rape of Kashmir and Article 370

The recent demand for abrogation of Article 370 by BJP and RSS has sparked fresh controversy about Kashmir, the land of blood and failed justice. The Article, which grants special…

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