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From Assam’s Soil to Detention and Back: The tragic death of Amzad Ali
Locked up in Matia detention camp despite generations-long roots in Assam, 49-year-old Amzad Ali dies of cancer as authorities ignore medical appeals; family finally lays him to rest in his native village
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Sharjeel Imam claims he was assaulted, called “terrorist” in jail
JNU student and Delhi riots accused has moved court alleging that other jail inmates have been targeting him
Alt New denies allegations of foreign funding
On Monday, the organisations issued a statement denying all such allegations
Gujarat court remands Teesta Setalvad to judicial custody
She will now be taken to the Sabarmati Jail in Ahmedabad, where she will be lodged for 14 days or till she gets bail
Mapping solidarity: 26 protests so far demanding Teesta Setalvad’s release
SabrangIndia’s exclusive map also charts cities whose solidarity attempts were thwarted by administration
A week in the life of human rights defender Teesta Setalvad
Support for the journalist and activist continues to grow; as her remand ends, she will be produced before the court on July 2
Free Teesta Setalvad: Now Bhubaneswar stands with Teesta
Protesters demand the immediate release of the arrested while dismissing all allegations
End governance of fear: Collectives in support of Teesta Setalvad
From international alliances to indigenous groups, citizens stand with Teesta Setalvad and others
Suo motu clarify Zakia Jafri case judgment’s intention to not prosecute Teesta Setalvad: Citizens to CJI
Eminent citizens, including top lawyers in India, have written to Supreme Court Chief Justice NV Ramana about the Zakia Jafri SLP judgment’s consequences
Teesta questioned for around four hours: Javed Anand
Setalvad's activist-husband was allowed to meet her and give her some books and other essentials
Release Teesta Setalvad: Adivasi women demand justice for their sister activist
Adivasi women come together at a protest organised by AIUFWP to demand the human rights defender's immediate release
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