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Posted on: 2007-08-22 16:43:06 There is no denying to the fact that we live in a pluralistic world. Even in missiological discussion today, this has become an almost taken-for-granted presupposition. Emilio Castro in his lecture at Boston University in 1985 said, “This pluralism is not a new reality for many Christians who for centuries—and still today—are daily involved in relations of trust and friendship—and also conflict—with neighbours who are motivated by diverse religious convictions.”
Protest against Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) 1958
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Protest against Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA)
1958
On the 2nd November, There was a nationwide protest against AFSPA, which operates in the state of Manipur. This draconian act has given authority to the security forces to operate without warrant and immunity against legal action. They can also shoot, arrest, and kill at the mere hint of suspicion. As a result violations against human rights takes place in the form of brutal rape, murder, and extortion. The protests were triggered by Ms. Sharmila Irom who had been on hunger strike for six years demanding that the AFSPA be repealed from her home state. The SCMI took part in this peaceful protest on 2nd November, 2006 in Bangalore, Karnataka. The AFSPA, though not be fully repealed, has been recommended for amendments.