Reflections on the Armed Forces Special Powers Act

50 years of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act
Convention
On
Violence of the Invisible 9/11
Reflections on the Armed Forces Special Powers Act
11 September 2008
At
Hotel Tampha, Imphal (Manipur)
Organized by
Just Peace FoundationProgramme
Inaugural Session (9:20am – 10:00 am)
Welcome by Mr. Irom Singhjit, Managing Trustee, Just Peace Foundation
Key note address by Dr. AK Bimol
Chief Guest: Dr. Lenin Raghuvanshi Gwangju Prize for Human Rights 2007 winner.
Guest of Honour : Mr. E. Binoy Singh, President of Manipur Olympic Association
President : Prof. Sadanand, President of Senior Citizen Association
Vote of Thanks : Montu Ahanthem, Convener Manipur Alliance for Child Rights
Tea session (10:10 hrs)
Session 1 (10:10 hrs – 10:10 hrs)
Constitutionality and Legality of AFSPA
Chair: Justice W.A.Shishak (retd.) Chairperson, Manipur Human Rights Commission
Speakers: Justice RK Manisana (Retd.), Mr.R.Daniel, Ms.Nandita Haksar (36 minutes)
Discussant: Mr. Babloo Loitongbam (9 minutes)
Open discussion (25 minutes)
Concluding remark by the Chair (10 minutes)
Tea (11:30 hrs – 11:40 hrs)
Session 2 (11:30 am – 11:40 am)
Politico-Juridical Foundation of AFSPAChair : Dr. AK Bimol
Speaker : Dr. Ksh Bimola Devi, Prof. KM Chenoy
Discussant : Mr. Pradip Phanjoubam, Editor Imphal Free Press
Open Discussion
Concluding Remark by the chair.
Lunch (1:00pm – 2:00 pm)
Session 3 (2:00pm – 3:20pm)
Civil Society Response to AFSPA
Chair : Dr. Lokendra Arambam
Speakers: Dr. Dhannabir Laishram, Mr. N. Krome, Mr. Lachit Bordoloi
Discussant : Mr. Irenbam Arun
Open Discussion
Concluding Remark by the chair.
Tea (3:20 pm – 3:30pm)
Session 4 (3:30pm – 4:40pm)
Open Forum: Way Ahead
Chair : Prof. W. Nabakumar
Lead Discussants: Dr. Lenin Raghuvanshi, H. Rajesh, R.K. Anand –MLA
Observation from the participants
Concluding Remark by the chair.
Vote of Thanks
Invitees list

1. Oinam Bobendra, Human Rights Alert
2. Dr. Nabakumar, Manipur University
3. Mr. Rupachandra
4. Dr. M.C. Arun, Manipur University
5. Mr. Koireng, Manipur University
6. Maibam Ratankumar, Manipur University Research Club
7. Dr. Ksh. Bimola Devi, Manipur University
8. Meihoubam Rakesh, Human Rights Law Network
9. T. Tarunkumar
10. R.K. Bobichand, Human Rights Alert
11. Prof.N. Joykumar, Manipur University
12. President/Secretary, United NGO Mission Manipur
13. Dr. Leban Serto, Center for Peace Education Manipur
14. Yambem Laba, Former member of MHRC
15. Joy Chingakham,
16. Mrs.N. Nonibala,
17. Munindro, People’s Rights Organisation


Manipur University /Academy

1. Prof. Ibo
2. Dr. RAJEN L
3. Prof bimola
4. Prof. Gangumaeoi jamei
5. Prof N Joykumar
6. Prof N Lokendro
7. Dr. MC Arun
8. Prof. Soyam Loken
9. Dr. Biswanath
10. Prof’ E Priyokumar
11. Prof E Bijoy Kumar
12. Dr E Iboyaima
13. Dr. Koijam Sethajit
Media

1. Rupachandra, ISTV
2. Editor, Poknapham
3. Editor, Hueyen Lanpao
4. Editor, Naharolgi Thoudang
5. Ibochaoba, Manipur Mail
6. Hemanta, President AMJU
7. Anjulika Samon
8. Hemabati, NE Sun
9. Liklaileima, Sangai Express
10. Asha Lata, Poknapham
11. Ph. Tarapot, PTI
12. L. iboyaima, Laithanbam


Senior Citizens
1. Thongam Haridas
2. Col Bhuban
3. Prof’ W Ibohal
4. Chandinichoron
5. MK Binodini
6. Prof I.S. Khaidem
7. B Jayanta Kumar Sharma
8. B Shekhar Sharma, Former Principal DM College
9. RK Jhaljit
10. I Damudor , IPS