IRAC CALLS FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE RIGHTS OF THE GOTHI KOYA TRIBE

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On 23rd August 2021, the Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) approached the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) over denial of land rights, Aadhaar card, ration card, and voter card, and any kind of facility to members of the Gothi Koya tribe living in Jalagalancha hamlet in Pasra forest area under Jayashankar Bhupalpally district of Telangana. …

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Telangana CM urged to stop eviction and atrocities upon tribals under “Haritha Haram” afforestation programme

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New Delhi: On 14 August 2021, the New Delhi-based Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) has urged Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao to immediately stop eviction, atrocities and deprivation of livelihood of the tribals in Telangana state in the name of afforestation programme called “Haritha Haram”. This afforestation programme was launched by K. Chandrashekar Rao …

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IRAC MOVES NHRC AGAINST TORTURE OF 17 YEAR OLD DIFFERENTLY ABLED TRIBALE BOY BY POLICE IN KERELA

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On 11th August, Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) approached National Human Rights Comission over torture of Rajeev, a 17-year old differently able boy (Tribal), by the Kerala Police and forcible arrest of tribal chief Choriyamooppan (65 years) and his son V S Murugan (44 years) at the Vattuluki hamlet under Sholayur police station in Attapadi …

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IRAC celebrates the Indigenous Peoples’ Day

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On 9 August 2021, IRAC joined the international community to celebrate the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples in India. Supporters and volunteers from across India participated in a poster campaign on the occasion. The idea was to click picture of self by holding a poster with a quote/slogan on the indigenous peoples. Several …

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IRAC DEMANDS JUDICIAL INQUIRY IN FAKE ENCOUNTER CASE

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On 5th August 2021, the Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) demanded a judicial inquiry into the alleged fake encounter killing of Bheema Kunjam by the security forces at Paddigua village in Sukma.  The Tribal man identified as Bheema Kunjam about 25 years was allegedly killed in a fake encounter by the security forces at Paddigua …

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IRAC DEMANDS RELEASE OF HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER VALSINGH SASTE

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On 5th August 2021, Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) sought immediate intervention of National Human Rights Comission (NHRC) in the matter of Human Rights Defender Valsingh Saste.  On 22nd July 2021, Barwani district administration in Madhya Pradesh issued an externment notice of one year to Valsingh Saste who is a tribal rights activist and member …

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False FIR against 7 Chenchu tribals in Telangana

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IRAC has taken strong note of a report in The Times of India titled “Telangana: Complaint against seven members of Chenchus after clash with forest officials” dated 4 July 2021 (accessed at https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/complaint-against-7-chenchus-after-clash-with-forest-officials/articleshowprint/84102211.cms)   According to the report, seven Chenchu tribals were accused of pouring petrol on a forest beat officer at Macharam in Amrabad …

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IRAC moves rights bodies over death of a 14-year-old tribal boy in landmine blast near India-Myanmar border

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On 30 May 2021, the Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IIRAC) moved the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights over the  death of a 14-year-old tribal boy named Ere Dhan Tongchangya S/O Chirappo Tongchangya in IED landmine blast near India-Myanmar border near Bundukbanga village in Lawngtlai district of …

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IRAC demands withdrawal of the controversial Draft Lakshadweep Development Authority Regulation 2021

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On 25 May 2021, the Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) has submitted its comments on the Draft Lakshadweep Development Authority Regulation 2021 (“LDAR 2021”) and requested the Administrator to withdraw the controversial draft in the interest of the natives of the islands. The draft threatens the existing land ownership and usage in Lakshadweep by giving …

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Re-arresting two human rights defenders by Manipur Police

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On 19 May 2021, the Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) filed a complaint against the re-arrest of two human rights defenders namely Kishorchandra Wangkhem (a journalist with ‘Frontline Manipur’ news portal) and Erendro Leichombam of Imphal after they were granted bail by the court in Imphal, Manipur on 17 May 2021. As per media reports, …

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