SSSC dissolved
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 02 2016:
The Save Sharmila Solidarity Campaign, that was started in 2009 and was working towards repeal of AFSPA through highlighting the struggle of Irom Sharmila and to spread voice of Irom Sharmila throughout the country has decided to dissolve itself.
In a statement, SSSC said it welcomes Sharmila' s deci-sion to leave fast and SSSC stands with her in this decision, however as SSSC is a non political movement and was specifically structures! tor die cause, it cannot beco� associate with any politician SSSC during all these years of ground struggle remained a movement that was supported by people and sustained without any funding from National or international organizations, said the statement and added that it was dedicated to bringing the cause of Irom Sharmila in the mainstream through its dedicated approach and innovative campaigns.
Through an RTI, SSSC highlighted that NHRC had not visited Manipur to investigate any human rights violations or to meet Irom Sharmila from 2000 to 2011 .
Later, SSSC delegation met with NHRC chairpersons two times and AFSPA was for the first time discussed at NHRC meeting with NGOs, added the statement.
On the missions launched earlier, SSSC said it organised documentary screenings and panel discussions at many educational institutions, organized numerous public demonstrations, candle vigils, human chains, rallies etc in support of Irom Sharmila in various States and had also organized Nationwide signature campaign that receieved lakhs of signatures from people.
It also led the 4500 kms Srinagar-Imphal yatra to highlight the struggle of Irom sahrmila and has written numerous letters to authorities concerned and Government.