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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

Varanasi demands justice for Fr Stan Swamy

In memory of Fr Stan, Varanasi demands release of Bhima-Koregaon accused and other political prisoners

Release remaining Bhima Koregaon accused: CJP writes to Maharashtra CM

The undertrials, many with serious ailments, have been languishing in jail for months amidst the pandemic, awaiting trial

Citizens condemn Fr. Stan’s institutional murder under UAPA

Individuals and groups carry forward Fr, Stan’s legacy and demand the release of all those arrested under the draconian UAPA law

Judiciary on trial!

Examining the role of our courts in wake of Fr. Stan Swamy’s institutional murder

From Bujha Singh to Stan Swamy: A story of institutional apathy

The State has proved that it doesn’t care for seniors when it comes to suppressing any voice of dissent

Another bullet from Arsenal pierces through NIA’s Bhima Koregaon case!

Now evidence emerges of files being planted on Surendra Gadling’s hard drive using same malware as in the case of Rona Wilson

Jesuits of India, journalists and academics bid Fr Stan Swamy an emotional farewell

Shortly after the death of Fr Stan Swamy, supporters and family members come together to remember the man one last time and denounce the callousness of authorities

Fr Stan Swamy’s death highlights the need to repeal UAPA

This tragic death has also once again brought to light jail conditions endured by the others accused in the case

Impoverished Adivasis Hunted as Criminals

Here's a study by the Bagaicha Research Team on how people in Jharkhand are accused of being Naxalites

Father Stan Swamy passes away waiting for bail

The ailing human rights defender was put on ventilator support on Saturday, and suffered a cardiac arrest early morning on Monday

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