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By Speech by Watson Graham - 14 June 2010
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Monday, 14 June 2010
Speech given by Graham Watson (ALDE ) at Strasbourg on Monday, 14 June 2010.
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Madam President, I rise to draw attention to the blockade in the Indian State of Manipur. Highway 39, which links the state to the rest of India, has been blockaded since 12 April. This has prevented food and fuel and medical supplies from reaching some two and a half million people; hospitals have been forced to stop all but emergency operations; the prices of essential goods are up by 300% on a black market; and half a million children under the age of eight are among the worst hit.
The road has been blockaded by Naga tribespeople and particularly by the All Naga Students’ Association. I hope the House will join me in urging the Indian Government urgently to seek a negotiated settlement, including the repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, to put an end to a humanitarian crisis which is almost as serious as that in Gaza.
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