Tuesday, 19 August 2014

Irom Sharmila: India court orders release of hunger striker



Irom Sharmila Chanu began her fast in 2000 to protest against a controversial law in the north-eastern state of Manipur, which gave the Indian army sweeping powers. Shortly after her protest began she was charged with "attempting to commit suicide". via Pocket http://ift.tt/1mgGNDd

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