Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Irom Sharmila set free, says will continue struggle against AFSPA | ummid.com

Irom Sharmila set free, says will continue struggle against AFSPA | ummid.com

Sharmila has been on an indefinite hunger strike since Nov 4, 2000, demanding repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, (AFSPA) after killing of 10 civilians allegedly by the paramilitary Assam Rifles at Malom near Imphal Nov 2, 2000.