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Death in Assam’s Detention Regime: 56-year-old Bengali Muslim succumbs to cancer amid denial of release
The deceased, branded a “foreigner” despite decades-old family records, died of untreated cancer after authorities denied his release; his case adds to a grim record of deaths, rights violations, and ignored Supreme Court rebukes against Assam’s detention regime
Assam detention camps tighten rules, leaving families struggling to visit loved ones detained in Matia transit camp
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As authorities make it harder for families to meet detainees, CJP offers vital assistance amid deepening isolation and fear; meanwhile, the Supreme Court mandates surprise inspections to assess living conditions at the Matia camp
12-year legal battle for identity: Rahim Ali’s posthumous victory in Assam’s citizenship tribunal
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The harrowing journey of an Assam citizen, who was recently declared Indian by the Supreme Court, shows the dark side of the human cost and bureaucratic failures in Assam’s citizenship crisis.
SC highlights deplorable conditions in Matia detention Centre of Assam, calls it a “sorry state of affairs”
Supreme Court criticises the lack of adequate water supply, proper sanitation systems, or proper toilets in the detention centres, asks for report on food facilities and medical health within three weeks
SC directs Centre to deport 17 foreigners detained in Assam Detention Centre
Priority should be given to deport 4 persons who have spent more than 2 years in the Detention Centre – the bench directs the Central Govt
Assam: Fourteen persons despatched to detention camp, families left frantic
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CJP Team Assam has been on ground, offering para-legal aid and moral support after 14 people were detained during a routine check on October 31, 2023.
Asia’ biggest permanent “detention camp”, Matia Transit Camp, opens in Assam
Until now, the detainees were lodged in temporary jails, now, this permanent camp will house individuals that have been ‘declared foreigners’ never mind that they have not yet had a chance to defend themselves
Two brothers released from Assam Detention Centre with CJP’s help
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CJP worked for four months to get Mahiruddin and Mainuddin released from the Tezpur Detention Centre
Victory! Shanti Basfore released from Assam Detention Camp
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The 60-year-old Dalit woman becomes the 41st person to be released on conditional bail with CJP’s help
Abba, they took away Maa: CJP reunites a mother and her children in Assam
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Doyjan Bibi becomes the 40th person to be released from a Detention Camp on conditional bail with CJP’s help
Bengali Hindu man released from Assam Detention Camp
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CJP helps conch-shell bangle seller get conditional bail and walk out of Goalpara detention camp after two years