Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, December 04 2009:
Wide Angle and Peoples Vigilance Committee on Human Rights have jointly submitted an open letter to the Prime Minister of India and all members of Parliament urging for repeal of Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) totally instead of amending it by any other legislation.
In the open letter, a statement signed by Montu Ahanthem of Wide Angle it was alleged that the Armed Forces Amendment Bill 2009 which has been included in the list for discussion during the ongoing parliament session has not provided any room for discussion to the public.
It further mentioned that civil society groups in this region where the Act is in force as well as human rights groups outside have been lamenting on the gross violation of human rights under the Act and have been demanding its repeal.