Soni Sori

Soni Sori Not Allowed Into Village: Still On Fast

Soni Sori is now in Konta, still on hunger strike, still not being allowed to go the village, and vows to not break her fast till she enters the village of Gompad.

Arrest the attackers of Soni Sori immediately; Provide adequate security to her children: Women India Movement

New Delhi: Women India Movement leader Shahira Banu came down heavily on the Chattisgarh Govt. for not doing enough in arresting the culprits who brutally attacked the tribal activist Soni Sori by throwing acid on her face. It is unfortunate that the Chattisgarh police couldn’t arrest the criminals who assaulted the Adivasi activist Soni Sori by smearing black chemical liquid on her face on last Saturday, said Shahira.

Chhattisgarh Authorities must investigate attack on Soni Sori, Ensure safety of her family: Amnesty India

An attack on Adivasi activist Soni Sori is the latest in a series of attempts to suppress human rights defenders in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, Amnesty International India said today.

Police atrocities continue in Chhatishgarh tribal areas: say Activists

Atrocities on tribals in Chhattisgarh continue to be perpetrated by the police and administration, according to activists and lawyers.