Graham calls for an end to the blockade in Manipur, India
June 14, 2010 12:00 AM
Originally published by Sir Graham Watson MEP
Originally published by Sir Graham Watson MEP
Speech in the European Parliament, 14 June 2010
"Madam President, I arise to draw attention to the blockade in the Indian state of Manipur.
"Highway 39, which links the state to the rest of India, has been blockaded since 12 April. This has prevented food, fuel and medical supplies from reaching some 2.5m people. Hospitals have been forced to stop all but emergency operations, prices of essential goods are up by 300% on a black market and 500,000 children under the age of eight are among the worst hit. The road has been blockaded by Naga tribes-people and particularly by the All Naga Students Association.
"I hope the House will join me in urging the Indian Government urgently to seek a negotiated settlement including the repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act to put an end to a humanitarian crisis almost as serious as that in Gaza."
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