Document #1095649

AI – Amnesty International (Author)

India: Authorities must release Irom Sharmila following government decision to decriminalize suicide

http://www.amnesty.org/en/news/india-authorities-must-release-irom-sharmila-following-government-decision-decriminalize-suicid

ecoi.net description:
Irom Sharmila detained for over 14 years on repeated charges of attempted suicide in connection with her hunger strike since November 2000 by which she demanded to repeal the Armed Forces Special Powers Act; Indian government has recently decided to decriminalise attempted suicide
Country:
India
Source:
AI – Amnesty International (Author)
Original link:
http://www.amnesty.org/en/news/india-authorities-must-release-irom-sharmila-following-government-decision-decriminalize-suicid
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Published:
16 December 2014
Document ID:
1095649 (former ID 292661)

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