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Nagaland killings: Assam political parties join demand for repeal of AFSPA

Opposition political parties in Assam Monday lent their voices to the demand for repeal of AFSPA which has gained renewed momentum following the death of 14 civilians in Nagaland.

CM Neiphiu Rio demands removal of AFSPA from Nagaland after firing incident

Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, on Monday demanded the removal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) from the state stating that the law has tarnished the image of the country

AFSPA should be repealed, says Meghalaya CM amid killings in Nagaland

Conrad K Sangma on Monday said that the Armed Forces (Special Power) Act, 1958 should be repealed as he joined the growing chorus for withdrawal of the law amid the civilian killings in Nagaland

AFSPA extended in Nagaland for another six months: Home ministry

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has declared entire Nagaland as a "disturbed area" for six more months

Ahead of polls, Assam government extends AFSPA for another six months

The Assam government on Wednesday extended the existing 'disturbed area' status of the state for another six months from February 27 under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA).

Entire Nagaland declared 'disturbed area' under AFSPA, says MHA

This enables the continuation of the controversial AFSPA which empowers security forces to conduct operations anywhere and arrest anyone without any prior warrant

Assam Rifles forgets AFSPA not in force here: Mizoram govt to Centre

The Mizoram government shot off letters to the Centre alleging that Assam Rifles deals with the civil administration "with contempt"

Govt declares Nagaland as 'disturbed', AFSPA extended for six more months

The Centre on Monday declared the whole of Nagaland as a "disturbed" area under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, for a further period of six months.

Centre now has the power to declare any area in J&K 'disturbed' under AFSPA

The AFSPA has been applicable to the erstwhile state since 1990. However, Leh and Kargil areas under the new UT of Ladakh were never declared as disturbed

After 32 years, AFSPA Act partially withdrawn from 3 Arunachal districts

Under the Act, the security forces can arrest anyone or carry out searches in any premises

Nagaland is disturbed, hence AFSPA is necessary for 6 months: Home Ministry

A home ministry official said the decision to continue the declaration of Nagaland as "disturbed area" has been taken as killings, loot and extortion have been going on in various parts of the state

Manipur CM calls for AFSPA review, Army says it's needed to maintain peace

Manipur CM also expressed confidence that a solution to the vexed Manipur insurgency problem will be arrived at soon

SC to hear plea of over 300 Army personnel in AFSPA regions on August 20

The plea said that such prosecutions lower the morale of the military and para-military forces

AFSPA revoked from Meghalaya, restricted in Arunachal Pradesh: Top updates

AFSPA gives powers to the Army and central forces deployed in "disturbed areas" to kill anyone acting in contravention of law

Time has not come for any rethink on AFSPA: Army chief Bipin Rawat

Talks might have taken place between the defence and home ministries on the 'need to remove or dilute at least some provisions' of AFSPA

Home Ministry ready for partial withdrawal of AFSPA from Assam, Arunachal

In May, Centre declared entire Assam as disturbed area under AFSPA for three more months

Modi govt should repeal AFSPA: Chidambaram

He said he regrets that the Act was not repealed while Congress was in power

Mufti's AFSPA 'suggestion' not applicable in current situation: Defence Expert

Mufti on Sunday said the process of revoking the AFSPA can be started on experimental basis

Mehbooba Mufti's AFSPA 'suggestion' not applicable in current situation: M M Khajuria

Mufti on Sunday said the process of revoking the AFSPA can be started on experimental basis

Army can't use excessive force in Manipur, says Supreme Court

Also, the court agreed to examine NHRC's complaint that it has become a 'toothless tiger'