Seminar on AFSPA held
Source: The Sangai Express
Chandel, May 09 2014 :
Molnoi Area Welfare Committee and Centre for Social Development (CSD) organised a one day seminar on Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958, at H Kotlenphai village community Hall, Chandel District.
U Nobobkishore, Secretary, United NGO's Mission Manipur (UNMM) and Chaoba Takhenchangbam, member, North East Dialogue Forum (NEDF) spoke on AFSPA, 1958 and its impact in the North East India.
Recommendations were made to the Government to repeal the AFSPA, 1958; to establish Truth and Reconciliation Commission, to respect human rights; call an immediate halt to killing, torturing of innocent civilians and compensate the victims of rape and families of the innocent civilians killed.
The seminar was attended by village chiefs, Civil organisations leaders, church leaders and leaders of women organisations, Molnoi area.