Conflict

The Union Government is considering the partial removal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA)-1958 from the States of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. Media reports cited an unnamed Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) official as stating, "The notification extending AFSPA in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh is issued for six months after a review twice a year. We have reduced this duration to three months and see if it could be withdrawn completely from certain areas. For the time being, the proposal is only for the two States but we are also looking for a similar solution in Manipur." more

Mizoram: Managing Irritants

On April 15, 2017, State Home Minister R. Lalzirliana reiterated that the Mizoram Government was ready to carry out repatriation of Bru (also known as Reang) families lodged at six relief ca ...

Tripura: Residual Friction

In their "eviction notice" sent on January 2, 2017, to media, the Biswamohan for notice declared, "We strongly oppose heinous killings by Indian Army and Bengalis and Hindi speakers to quit ...

Tripura: Exemplary Success

As the State Government consolidated the stabilization process through 2015, Tripura emerged as the most peaceful State in the entire Northeastern region of India in terms of insurgency-rela ...

Tripura: Final Consolidation

Research Assistant, Institute for Conflict Management The Tripura Government on May 27, 2015, announced its recommendation to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) to issue a notifica ...

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