Amnesty International accuses Indian government of political targeting in Kashmir
What happened
Amnesty International India accused the Government of India of political targeting in Kashmir following the freezing of its bank accounts over foreign funding. The organization halted its operations in September 2020 after the action, which led to staff layoffs and the suspension of research and campaigns. Amnesty International India claimed the government intended to silence its criticism of the government regarding its work in Jammu and Kashmir and the North-East Delhi riots.
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Why it matters
The controversy highlighted the legal obligations of foreign-funded organizations operating in India. While Amnesty International India alleged the action was a politically motivated 'witch-hunt' by the Narendra Modi government, the report notes that these allegations of political retaliation are claims made by Amnesty and are not established facts.
The Modi government is accused of crushing dissent in Delhi, with protests being compared to suppression tactics used in Kashmir.
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Who's involved
- Amnesty International IndiaIndian unit of Amnesty International that halted operations after funding accounts were frozen.
- Government of IndiaLegislative, executive and judiciary authority of India that froze the organization's bank accounts.
- Narendra ModiPrime Minister of India who leads the government criticized by Amnesty International India.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Amnesty International IndiaSpeculative
Amnesty International India might face reduced revenue and increased operational costs due to the suspension of campaigns and research work.
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The entities involved
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Amnesty International India
Indian unit of Amnesty International
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Kashmir
disputed territory between China, India and Pakistan
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Government of India
legislative, executive and judiciary authority of India
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