Irom Sharmila

From Rio to India here are the top 10 photos of the past week

From the inspirational stories at the on-going Olympics in Rio to India where Irom Sharmila ended her 16 year fast; here are top 10 photos of the past week from around the world; Head for Gold – Nigeria’s Dream Team VI player, Sadiq Umar scores a header to seal a hard-fought 2-0 victory against Denmark on Saturday,... Read More

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January 17, 2013

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Meet the woman who has not eaten nor drunk anything for 12 years (PHOTOS)

Irom Sharmila – who holds the record for the world’s longest hunger-strike – passed another dark milestone in history today when she marked 12 years without eating or drinking. The 40-year-old from India’s north-east has been force-fed in a secure hospital as she continues to protest against the impunity enjoyed by the armed forces. “We... Read More

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