This book examines how conflict has affected the rights of youth in Northeast India. Examining youth engagement in protracted conflict and its impact on youth rights, the author considers the complex issues besieging the region, including armed insurgency, conflicts between ethnic groups, human rights violations, poor governance and a lack of economic development, all factors contributing to the lack of growth in the region, and a consequent sense of alienation from the Indian mainstream. Moving beyond considering Northeast India as a theatre of insurgency, this pivot offers an alternative understanding of youth unrest in India and issues of non-representation in terms of rights and ethnic, national and cultural identities.

Offers a critical analysis of youth rights in the context of conflict in Northeast India Proposes youth rights as an alternative vehicle to address youth involvement in ethnic conflict, especially armed insurgency Considers youth engagement in conflict in terms of representation and national and cultural identities

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Dr. Haans J. Freddy is Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science, Madras Christian College. He was also a Research Fellow in the Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi. Dr. Freddy received his PhD in Political Science from North Eastern Hill University and is the recipient of the Centrally Administered Doctoral Fellowship of the Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi (ICSSR).

Inhalt
Introduction.- Understanding Youth Rights.- Conflict in North east India: An Overview.- Youth Participation in Conflict in North East India.- Youth Rights in North East India.- Conclusion.