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Irom Sharmila to launch worldwide campaign against AFSPA

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Imphal, 23 August 2016 ( Evening News ) : Irom Chanu Sharmila has decided to launch a campaign against the Armed forces Special Powers Act, 1958, AFSPA in 30 different countries and other states of India. Sharmila who underwent fast for nearly 16 years demanding repeal of the act from Manipur was today produced in the court at Uripok Cheirap Court. Talking to media persons after she came out of the court, Sharmila reminded the people she decided to end her fast to adopt another strategy to fight against the AFSPA. She said she has been boycotted by mothers, several civil society organisations, after she decided to end her fast. The human rights activist maintained that she has the right to change her strategy and follow her heart and expressed her unhappiness at the disrespect shown by the people towards her decision.  Sharmila appealed to the people to support her fight against the AFSPA like mass support given to Anna Hazare when he fasted. The court today took her statement under IPC Section 309. She requested the court to dispose her case as she has ended her fast. The final hearing has been scheduled for September 5.

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