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Activists pin hopes on SC to repeal AFSPA

Activists pin hopes on SC to repeal AFSPA

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Families of victims of extra-judicial killings in Manipur expect a favourable judgment from the apex court.

Irom Sharmila's decision to end 16-year fast surprises family, associates

Irom Sharmila's decision to end 16-year fast surprises family, associates

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Irom's elder brother Singhajit, who has been with her throughout her struggle said he never knew she was going to terminate her fast.

The tragedy of being Irom Sharmila

The tragedy of being Irom Sharmila

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

On the occasion of her breaking the world's longest hunger strike, Rediff.com reproduces this 2011 feature on the activist and her life.