Srinagar: 22 Feb 2018
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Amnesty International launched an online campaign urging people to write to authorities to press for release of Kamaran Yousuf, Kashmir based photo journalists arrested by NIA.
“Take urgent action now,” the Amnesty published on its website, asking people to write to authorities asking them to “Drop all charges against Kamran Yousuf and release him immediately; Ensure that journalists in India are able to perform their legitimate duties, and respect and protect their right to freedom of expression; Amend the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act to bring it in line with international human rights standards.”
AI asked the netizens to send appeals before 5 April 2018 to Minister of Home Affairs Rajnath Singh, Director General, National Investigation Agency Yogesh Chander Modi Chairperson, NHRC Justice H. L. Dutta.
