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Amnesty International to halt India operations

Yogita Limaye  
The watchdog says it has had to suspend its campaign and research work in India (file photo - Getty Images)

 


Amnesty International says it has been forced to halt its India operations due to "reprisals" from the government.
The watchdog also accused the government of pursuing a "witch-hunt" against human rights organisations.

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Amnesty Press release re the cessation of operations in India

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