Sir Judge Upon your order, I was treated in Kolkata, which saved my life. Then why have I been sent back among the same people? I am not safe here. I’m having to battle many problems. If your court believes… Continue Reading →
By Ranjana Padhi 31 January, 2012 Countercurrents.org State repression is intensifying on all movements that stand opposed to corporate land grab and capitalist aggression, especially in the states of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Odisha. It is debatable amongst us whether the… Continue Reading →
Nandini Sundar, Forbes India Contrary to the dominant narrative that areas where Naxalites are strong are where the state has been absent, for the last 100-150 years, there has been a gradual expansion of the state in tribal areas regardless… Continue Reading →
Ugly mechanism that feeds into a vicious cycle of Human Rights abuse 30/1/2012 Kashmir Times, Editorial It can’t be a case of setting a bad precedent. That was already set when Mumma Kana, an unknown informer of the security agencies… Continue Reading →
Recent Abuse Cases Reinforce Need to Enact Prevention of Torture Bill (New York, January 31, 2012) – The Indian government should prosecute members of the security forces for recent high-profile cases of torture, to send a message that such practices… Continue Reading →
To, The Letter Section The Hindu Dear Sir/Madam, In his article (article2834675.ece) on the Republic Day gallantry award given to Chhattisgarh police officer Ankit Garg who reportedly tormented, tortured and raped school teacher Soni Sori, Aman Sethi quotes Vishwa Ranjan,… Continue Reading →
The story of the Dantewada-based school teacher Soni Sori and her journalist nephew Lingaram Kodopi in many ways encapsulates the complex conflict that continues in Chattisgarh below the news-radar of the national media. The tribals increasingly get caught between the… Continue Reading →
The Victim of Sexual Torture Soni Sori, an adivasi school teacher and warden from Chhattisgarh, is currently facing trial in Chhattisgarh. Accused as a Maoist supporter, despite evidence of her having being framed as one in several cases, she has… Continue Reading →
By S.G.Vombatkere 27 January, 2012 Countercurrents.org The national and state intelligence agencies have advised the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) that “ some rights organisations ” that decry state violence are purposefully or at least effectively taking sides with Maoists… Continue Reading →
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