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In a volatile state like Manipur, peace agreements can be challenging to implement because of the multiplicity of stakeholders and their divergent interests and grievances

The armed forces tribunal expressed scepticism that Singh carried out the killings of three young men on his own, and without the knowledge of his superiors.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that the state government and the Army wanted a complete withdrawal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), but the central government took a cautious approach by continuing it in some areas. The AFSPA was extended for six more months in four districts of Assam, while being withdrawn from four other districts.

Sarma said, “ Centre wants to be a bit cautious and they are going in a phased manner. The Army insisted on complete withdrawal as in their assessment Assam is completely safe. But the government of India has a different assessment and wants us to continue with four districts for the time being. The government of India is a repository of information of what is happening outside the country. Therefore Holistic decisions have to be taken by the Government of India and not by the government o...

Extension of AFSPA in the Naga areas at this present juncture is tyrannical, intimidating and menacing, Naga Women’s Union (NWU) stated.

ANSAM alleged that the Naga people have been terribly affected by the torrential brutalities unleashed by the Indian security forces with the impunity power sanctioned by the AFSPA.

The disturbed area tag, allowing enforcement of AFSPA, has been withdrawn from four districts in Assam, leaving only four districts with AFSPA. | Latest News India

The DGP of Assam Police said on Sunday that the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, or AFSPA, will now be in force in only four districts of the state.

Guwahati: The controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, (Afspa), which was enforced in eight districts of Assam, has been lifted from four dist.

AFSPA act gives special powers to the military to maintain law and order in areas considered 'disturbed' by the government