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CSHCR has heartily thanked the government of Belgium, Norway, and Pakistan for recommending to repeal, review and withdraw the draconian AFSPA. This is a long standing demand of the people of Manipur and many key Governments.
AFSPA (Armed Forces Special Powers Act), like many other controversial laws, is of colonial origin.
On the one hand, the women of the region have built powerful people's movements and successful entrepreneurial ventures. However, on the other hand, they also face the worst form of patriarchy impeding their empowerment.
In exercise of powers conferred under Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958 and in suppression of earlier notification issued on October 15, 2022