Almost 400 Indian fishermen continue to languish in Pakistani prisons despite having completed their prison terms. Their release has been hampered by tensions in the relations between their country and neighbouring Pakistan.
Almost 400 Indian fishermen continue to languish in Pakistani prisons despite having completed their prison terms. Their release has been hampered by tensions in the relations between their country and neighbouring Pakistan.
This paper visits the issue of domestic violence in India and explains why the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2006 was enacted, what ends were intended to be served and what gaps in the existing legal framework it was intended to plug.
we have come across repeated allegations against the security forces. The team expresses its deep concern over the deteriorating situation and the prevailing climate of impunity in Manipur. It conveys its solidarity with the victims of violence and calls for adequate recompense to the hapless women and children who have lost their husbands/fathers/sons/sole bread-winners and ensure employment opportunities to them. Continuing violence would be disastrous and adversely affect peace-building and reconciliation in society.
A three part radio conversation with Arundhati Roy in October 2009. On contemporary India, its governments, corporations, mainstream media, and social movements. She traces the escalation of Hindu nationalism and the transformation of a nation entranced by neoliberal economics and post-9/11 national security politics.
Front Line believes that the threats against Frederica Jansz and Munza Mushataq are directly related to their work in the defence of human rights, particularly in their criticism of the Sri Lankan authorities. Front Line sees this as part of a pattern of ongoing harassment against the Sunday Leader and its employees. Front Line is seriously concerned for the physical and psychological integrity of Frederica Jansz and Munza Mushataq.
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