Indian court grants bail for activist fasting for 16 Years

An Indian court has granted bail to a hunger-striking activist who has been force-fed for nearly 16 years, after she assured the judge that she planned to end her fast.

Indian court grants bail for activist fasting for 16 Years

An Indian court has granted bail to a hunger-striking activist who has been force-fed for nearly 16 years, after she assured the judge that she planned to end her fast.

Babloo Loitongbam, a rights activist close to Irom Sharmila, says he expects her to be freed later, once the paperwork is processed.

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