AFSPA

AcronymDefinition
AFSPAArmed Forces Special Powers Act (India)
AFSPAAmerican Foreign Service Protective Association
AFSPAAir Force Security Police Association
AFSPAAir Force Security Police Agency
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We should also be ashamed of what UN and Amnesty International questioning AFSPA some years back.
Why Delhi still wants to keep Nagaland under Disturbed Area Act?
After the judgment, 42- year- old Sharmila who has been on fast for the last 16 years demanding roll back of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act ( AFSPA) in Manipur, said her struggle would continue till her demands are met.
Court verdict catches Irom unaware
Rather than help quell revolt, Afspa has hardened resentments against a military that has too often abused the extraordinary powers conferred by the act.
End Indian Army Abuses
The government has responded with counter-insurgency operations and AFSPA was enforced in Manipur in 1980.
Manipur activist has been on fast for 10 years
It is worth to mention here that AFSPA gives the armed forces certain protection from legal action in carrying out their operations in disturbed areas.
Congress' manifesto made to gather votes of J-K separatists: Ram Madhav
The repeal of the AFSPA had been recommended at the previous UPR cycle in 2012 and, therefore, it was no surprise that it made its appearance during the current review.
India faces strong criticism at UNHRC over its poor HR record
The "Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA)" and the "Disturbed Area Act (DAA)" are synonymous with the people of the Northeast India.
How can Irom Sharmila's Hunger Strike be wrong when Anna Hazare's Hunger Strike was right?
In its manifesto, the Congress has promised to amend the AFSPA, if it comes to power in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
Chidambaram asks Jaitley to clear stand on existing format of AFSPA law
Sehrai strongly condemned and anguished over the cold blooded murder of mentally challenged person, Rayees Ahmed Wani of Kulgam in Shopian by forces and said, the 'draconian laws like the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) allow security forces to shoot at anybody merely on the basis of a suspicion'.
Killing of mentally ill-man in Shopian, a familiar disturbing trend: Sehrai
AFSPA is in effect in several Indian states, including in Manipur and Indian-administered Kashmir.
Irom Sharmila: World's longest hunger strike to end
This again gives the sweeping power to the Security forces under the draconian Act AFSPA.
Should Nagaland be really under "Disturbed area" status?
" I pray to God that such situation develops that there is no need for AFSPA in the country.
Rajnath says AFSPA to be revoked at right time
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