Civil rights activist Irom Sharmila turns 44
Civil rights activist Irom Chanu Sharmila, who has been on a hunger strike against Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) since November 2000, turned 44 today. Known as the 'Iron Lady of Manipur', Sharmila holds the record for world's longest hunger strike. She has been honoured with a lifetime achievement award from the Asian Human Rights Commission for her struggle.