Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, May 24 2009:
The relay hunger strike which has been organizing by the Sharmila Kanba Lup (SAKAL) since December 10, 2008 last supporting the more than eight years old hunger strike of Irom Sharmila demanding the complete repeal of the brutal Act of the Armed Forces Special Power Act 1958 (AFSPA) from the state at the PDA Complex of Porompat has completed 116 days today stated a release issued by the Convener of SAKAL, K Taruni.
The statement further stated that 50 volunteers of Kontha Khabam Maning Leikai Meira Paibi Lup under Heingang Constituency observed the hunger strike today.
The relay hunger strike for Thoubal district which is also organized by SAKAL has completed its 109th day today.
Around 66 volunteers of Yairipok Khoirom Leikai Meira Paibi observed hunger strike in relation to the occasion stated the press release.