Nothing will change my stand against AFSPA: Irom Sharmila

Last Updated: Sunday, March 10, 2013, 11:20

Irom Sharmila may be waging a lonely battle against AFSPA for the past 12 years without eating even a morsel of food.

Irom Sharmila charged for suicide attempt; she says `I love life`

Last Updated: Monday, March 4, 2013, 08:13

Irom Sharmila has been on fast for about 12 years demanding repeal of controversial AFSPA.

Don`t want to commit suicide; I am sure govt will repeal AFSPA: Irom Sharmila

Last Updated: Sunday, March 3, 2013, 08:39

Irom Sharmila, who has been on fast for about 12 years demanding repeal of controversial AFSPA and was flown in here from Manipur to appear in a court case of attempted suicide, on Sunday said the voices of protest cannot be ignored for long.

AFSPA extended for six months in Tripura

Last Updated: Thursday, September 8, 2011, 15:53

The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act gives sweeping powers to security forces deployed in disturbed areas to curb terrorism.

Aamir supports Manipur rights activist

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 31, 2011, 09:12

Aamir Khan has supported Manipur`s human rights activist Irom Chanu Sharmila`s over a decade-long hunger strike against the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act and violation of human rights by security forces in the northeast.