Protesters in Manipur demand repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act on Human Rights Day.

Thousands gathered in Imphal, Manipur, on International Human Rights Day to protest the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), demanding its repeal. The rally, organized by civil society groups including AMUCO and MSF, also called for an end to terrorist violence following recent killings in Jiribam. Protesters marched from Thau Ground to Khuman Lampak Stadium, holding placards and chanting slogans against AFSPA, which grants the military broad powers.

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