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(A) #1) Manipur students target Hindi Imphal, Sept. 19: Two student groups of Manipur have declared a ban on teaching Hindi in all educational institutions and the closure of NCC training centres from Tuesday, plunging the state into pandemonium after a short spell of restraint. (The Telegraph, September 20, 2004, Monday) http://www.telegraphindia.com/1040920/asp/nation/story_3779601.asp?headline=Manipur~students~target~Hindi~+]~-- 2) Ban imposed on Hindi classes and NCC in Manipur Imphal, September 19 : As a part of ongoing movement demanding repeal of the Armed Forces Special Power Act, three students bodies imposed ban on Hindi and NCC classes from September 21. (Manipur Today, September 20, 2004, Monday) http://www.manipurtoday.com/news/detailtopstory.asp?Key=526 3) Protest axe on Hindi books, NCC units IMPHAL, Sep 19 : Intensifying the demand for the complete revocation of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act from the State, three powerful student bodies, AMSU, DESAM and MSF have announced a ban on all Hindi text books and NCC units opened at schools and colleges from September 21. (The Sangai Express, September 20, 2004, Monday) http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/News_pages/Local_page-06.html 4) NCW team arrive with soothing balm IMPHAL, Sep 19: A two-member team of the National Commission for Women (NCW) led by its chairperson Dr Poornima Advani arrived here today to discuss various women issues including the death of Thangjam Manorama in the custody of security personnel.(The Sangai Express, September 20, 2004, Monday) http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/News_pages/Local_page-05.html 5) Women??™s commission to help state women improve status Imphal, September 19: The National Women??™s Commission, NWC is very much concerned about the safety of women in the state and detailed report of the threats need to be highlighted.This was stated by Poornima Advani, chairperson of the NWC this evening at the office of the All Manipur Women Social Reformation and Development Samaj, AMWSRDS Palace Gate today.(Source : Imphal Free Press, Manipur Today, September 20, 2004, Monday) http://www.manipurtoday.com/news/detailtopstory.asp?Key=528 6) Protests against AFSPA held all over IMPHAL, Sep 19 : With the Govt still not showing any signs of budging an inch from its stand, despite continuous public protest for the last two months, sit in protests and dharnas continued unabated in different parts of the State demanding the immediate removal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act. (The Sangai Express, September 20, 2004, Monday) http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/News_pages/Local_page-03.html 7) Lup's blockade call comes into force IMPHAL, Sep 19 : Giving more bite to the agitation against the continued imposition of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act in the State, the Working Committee of the Apunba Lup today announced that the blockade imposed on NH-39 and NH-53 has come into force from midnight today and will be in force till October 15.(The Sangai Express, September 20, 2004, Monday) http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/News_pages/Local_page-01.html 8) 439 protestors treated at JN till date IMPHAL, Sep 19: In all 439 persons who suffered injuries in police action during the course of the ongoing agitation for complete withdrawal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 from Manipur have been treated at JN Hospital alone so far. The Emergency Relief Committee being opened at the Hospital to take care of the needs of the injured protestors had received a total amount of Rs 2,10,485 as donation from public and had spent Rs 1,91,566 so far. (The Sangai Express, September 20, 2004, Monday) http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/News_pages/Local_page-04.html 9) General Strike against AFSPA in whole North East India on October 5 Imphal, September 16 : The North East Student??™s Organisation have decided to call a 12 hour general strike from 5 am to 5 pm on October 5, 2004 demanding removal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act from the region. The decision was taken in the executive council meeting of the organization held at Aizawl, capital of Mizoram yesterday and announced to the media in a press conference today. The meeting had put the AFSPA at the top of its priorities and demanded that this draconian Act be removed once and for all from the North East region.(Manipur Today, September 16, 2004, Thursday) http://www.manipurtoday.com/news/detailtopstory.asp?Key=525 10) The Sangai Express, September 20, 2004, Monday Damodara presents State case to Prez IMPHAL, Sep 19: In solidarity with the cause of the people for complete withdrawal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 from the State, BS Damo-dara Swami, president of Bhaktivedanta Institute has written to the President APJ Abdul Kalam for conceding to the demand of the people. In a letter, Damodara said that he was deeply shocked to see the painful situation inflicted upon the women and children of Manipur by the Act, imposed in the State since 1961. The long history of pains and suffering inflicted upon the people rather than protecting them has culminated in the pre-sent ongoing agitation, he said. What has been seen in Manipur is that this Act has caused the enhancement of the militancy in the State, he said, and suggested a pro-per platform for dialogue for understanding the problems of the people would be the most desirable way to deal with the burning situation of the State. Damodara also requested the President for paying a visit to the State and said that this could help to heal the deep wound in the sentiments of the people. Body reacts: Reaction Chief of Army staff General NC Vij??™s assertion that Thangjam Manorama was not raped, Thangmeiband Wo-men??™s Organisation, Khoyathong Polem Leikai has asked if that was really so why did the accused AR personnel hesitated from giving their statement before the enquiry commi- ssion probing into the case. The women??™s body also denounced Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh for not being able to protect the people from the excesses of the security personnel. Meanwhile, Meira paibis belonging to 25 organisation of Laikhong and Nongpok Keithelmanbi ha-ve resolved to extend their unstinted support to the ongoing public agitation until and unless the AFSPA is lifted from the State during ajoint meeting today. Members present at the meeting also burnt the effigies of Prime Minister, Chief Minister and local MLA S Chandra after the meeting. ----------------------------------------------------------- (B) PWG WATCH 1) Maoists urged to raise Muslim concerns IANS HYDERABAD: A meeting of Muslim "victims" of police atrocities on Sunday urged Maoist guerrillas to include alleged excesses on the Muslim community in the agenda for the proposed talks with the Andhra Pradesh government. A meeting of activist groups here urged the People's War Group (PWG) to take up at the talks the indiscriminate arrests of Muslim youth and the attempts to brand them as Pakistani spies and terrorists. (New Indian Express, September 20, 2004, Monday) http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=IEA20040919140342&Page=A&Title=Southern+News+%2D+Andhra+Pradesh&Topic=0& 2) People's War calls bandh on September 25 By Our Staff Reporter HYDERABAD, SEPT. 19. The People's War has called for a bandh on September 25 in the State to express solidarity with the struggle of the people of Manipur and to bring pressure on the Central Government to concede their demands. (The Hindu, September 20, 2004, Monday) http://www.hindu.com/2004/09/20/stories/2004092005080300.htm 3) Government changing track: Varavara Rao By Our Staff Reporter KADAVENDI (WARANGAL DT.), SEPT. 20. Revolutionary poet and People's War ideologue, Varavara Rao, has accused the State Government of conspiring to scuttle the ongoing peace talks with revolutionary parties by raising the seventh clause. "Congress had promised to hold unconditional talks. Now it has changed its track owing to pressure from the police. Is the Congress not aware that naxals are armed?" he asked. (The Hindu, September 20, 2004, Monday) http://www.hindu.com/2004/09/20/stories/2004092005380400.htm 4) Naxals accuse police of killing PW sympathiser By Our Staff Reporter CUDDAPAH, SEPT. 19. Naxalites of the People's War took out a rally along with the body of a naxal sympathiser, Paturi Dasarath (30), at Settipalle Kaspa village in Sambepalle mandal last night accusing the police of kidnapping and killing him. (The Hindu, September 20, 2004, Monday) http://www.hindu.com/2004/09/20/stories/2004092003610500.htm 5) People's War meet on September 30 By Our Staff Reporter HYDERABAD, SEPT. 19. In a rare show of strength in the very heart of the State administration after a 14-year-long gap, the People's War (PW) and the Janashakti will hold one of their biggest meetings here on September 30 as part of the `Chalo Hyderabad' programme. (The Hindu, September 20, 2004, Monday) http://www.hindu.com/2004/09/20/stories/2004092013310300.htm 6) Naxals summon MLA to people??™s court ANANTAPUR: People??™s War Group (PWG) Naxalites summoning Penukonda TDP MLA Paritala Ravindra to a people??™s court a few days ago and sounding a stern warning has created ripples in the district. (New Indian Express, September 20, 2004, Monday) http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=IEA20040920013131&Page=A&Title=Southern+News+%2D+Andhra+Pradesh&Topic=0& 7) Naxals kidnap SI BHADRACHALAM: A sub-inspector of Kovakonda village in Dantuvada district in Chattisgarh State, about 80 km away from here, has been kidnapped by Naxalites recently. According to delayed reports reaching here, Kovakonda SI Prakash Sonu was kidnapped by armed men on September 17, while he was driving to Bejji in the morning. (New Indian Express, September 20, 2004, Monday) The Naxalites have not spelt out their demands so far. Meanwhile, the wife of Sonu, Manju appealed to the Naxalites to release her husband. Bhadrachalam DSP too asked the Naxalites to release the kidnapped SI. (New Indian Express, September 20, 2004, Monday) http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=IEA20040920013215&Page=A&Title=Southern+News+%2D+Andhra+Pradesh&Topic=0& 8) Meet on Naxal issue: Three CMs confirm participation HYDERABAD: Though Chief Ministers of nine states had been invited for the conference on extremist problem being convened by Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil here on Sept 21, participation of only Naveen Patnaik (Orissa), Arjun Munda (Chhattisgarh) and Sushil Kumar Shinde (Maharashtra) has been confirmed till now. (New Indian Express, September 20, 2004, Monday) http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=IEA20040920002705&Page=A&Title=Southern+News+%2D+Andhra+Pradesh&Topic=0& 9) Naxals resorting to extortions in Prakasam? ONGOLE: Reports of the People??™s War group resorting to extortion have become common in the district. According to sources, the PW Nallamala East Area Committee recently invited the representatives of Chamber of Commerce in Markapuram division and warned them of the targets. (New Indian Express, September 20, 2004, Monday) http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=IEA20040920012716&Page=A&Title=Southern+News+%2D+Andhra+Pradesh&Topic=0& ----------------------------------------------------------------- Confederation of Human Rights Organizations (CHRO) 3, Rams' Cottage Ambalathumukku Pettah Thiruvananthapuram-695024 Kerala South India Ph.: 0471-2476262 www.humanrightsindia.com www.humanrightskerala.com |
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