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"Extremism destroying pluralism in Bangladesh": Activist Afridi

Human rights activist and defender Fazal ur Rehman Afridi on Wednesday (local time) delivered a scathing critique of Bangladesh's deteriorating human rights landscape due to the rise of Islamic extremism in the country in recent times.

2025-03-27T04:48:30.790924+00:00 IST

Paul Burstow on Bangladesh's human rights crisis

At a side event during the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva on Wednesday, former UK Member of Parliament Paul Burstow delivered a keynote speech addressing human rights violations and the rise of Islamic extremism in Bangladesh.

2025-03-27T01:27:59.381913+00:00 IST

Pakistan: UN experts demand release of Baloch activists

The experts expressed concern about an escalating series of actions by the Pakistan police against the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC).

2025-03-26T17:40:13.268163+00:00 IST

BNM Foreign Secy condemns human rights violations in Balochistan

Faheem Baloch condemned the recent detention of Mahrang Baloch, Sammi Deen Baloch, Bebo Baloch and many other activists at the 58th United Nations Human Rights Council Session.

2025-03-26T13:59:42.948592+00:00 IST

Human rights defenders praise India's progress at UN event

Human rights defenders from various parts of India commended the country's significant progress across multiple sectors at a side event held at the United Nations during the 58th Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Tuesday.

2025-03-26T09:58:14.267593+00:00 IST

London-Tibet Office briefs Westminster students on China

As per a report by the Central Tibet Administration (CTA), the visit was facilitated by Dr. Frands Pedersen, the course leader for the MA Diplomacy and Global Politics programme, which aimed to enhance students' comprehension of non-state actors and paradiplomacy, essential elements of the Office of Tibet's mission.

2025-03-26T08:07:12.517444+00:00 IST

BNM holds protest in Germany to mark 77 years of Pakistan’s occup

Activists at the event highlighted the ongoing human rights abuses in the region, using speeches, placards, and slogans to call attention to the plight of the Baloch people. They specifically condemned the detention of Baloch leaders such as Mahrang Baloch, Bebagr, Bebo, and others, demanding their immediate release.

2025-03-26T07:15:51.095922+00:00 IST

Belgium closely following Mehul Choksi case, says govt spokeperso

When asked about Choksi's possible presence in Belgium, Jordens stated, "I can confirm that the Federal Public Service (FPS) Foreign Affairs is aware of this case and attaches great importance and attention to it. However, we do not comment on individual cases. Furthermore, this case falls under the competence of the Federal Public Service Justice."

2025-03-26T04:10:18.644160+00:00 IST

Lukashenko sworn in for new term as Belarus' president

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko was sworn in for his seventh term in office during an official ceremony in Minsk, following his landslide victory in the January elections.

2025-03-25T23:35:32.195437+00:00 IST

Belgium monitoring Mehul Choksi case

The Belgian government is closely monitoring the case of fugitive Indian businessman Mehul Choksi, emphasising that it is being handled with significant attention, according to David Jordens, Spokesperson and Head of Service for social media and press at Belgium's Federal Public Service (FPS) Foreign Affairs.

2025-03-25T20:24:36.516124+00:00 IST

Uyghur activist shares personal loss, calls for action on China

Germany-based Uyghur activist and former President of the World Uyghur Congress, Dolkun Isa, took to social media to share his family's suffering, which has spanned years due to China's alleged oppressive policies toward the Uyghur people.

2025-03-25T07:09:32.326265+00:00 IST

Dalai Lama’s rep Yangkey calls for action against China on Tibet

During an official outreach program in Cardiff on March 23, Tsering Yangkey, the representative of the Dalai Lama to the United Kingdom, met with prominent Welsh leaders to call for action against China's continued repression of Tibet. According to the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), the key engagements were organised with the help of longtime Tibet supporter Eilian Williams and the Regional Coordinator of the Tibetan Community in Britain (TCB).

2025-03-25T06:53:23.289130+00:00 IST

“Look forward to fostering ties with partners in UK”: CM Banerjee

West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee who is on a visit to the UK spoke about how Bengal is looking forward to further cement ties with partners in UK and beyond.

2025-03-25T04:52:53.976271+00:00 IST

MQM supremo slams brutality against Baloch protesters

Hussain expressed his deep sorrow over the plight of the Baloch people and strongly condemned the government's actions.

2025-03-24T14:13:26.171794+00:00 IST

Baloch Human Rights Council urges UN intervention in Pakistan

The Baloch Human Rights Council (BHRC) has called for the urgent intervention of the United Nations Secretary-General in the ongoing repression of Baloch activists in Pakistan. In a press release, the BHRC urged the UN to press Pakistani authorities for the immediate and unconditional release of Mahrang Baloch and other members of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee, who have been unlawfully detained.

2025-03-24T06:46:04.680356+00:00 IST

European nations address rights violations in Tibet at UNHRC

The ongoing human rights violations in Tibet have drawn significant international condemnation, with 28 European countries raising serious concerns during the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, as reported by Tibet.net.

2025-03-23T06:52:44.852373+00:00 IST

MQM leader Altaf Hussain slams Pak over arrest of Mahrang Baloch

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Altaf Hussain has strongly condemned the arrest of Mahrang Baloch, a prominent human rights activist and leader of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee during a peaceful protest in Quetta. The arrest of Baloch, along with her associates, has triggered widespread criticism, with many viewing it as an unjustified attempt to suppress peaceful activism.

2025-03-23T06:23:38.675720+00:00 IST

Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital on Sunday: Report

"Today we are happy to say that tomorrow he will be at home," he said, as per CNN.

2025-03-22T20:16:18.179726+00:00 IST

13th edition of India-Italy Military Cooperation Group meeting

The 13th edition of the India-Italy Military Cooperation Group (MCG) meeting was successfully conducted from March 20 to 21 in Italy's Rome.

2025-03-22T11:45:54.301950+00:00 IST

 UN advocacy officer warns of risks posed by China’s Metok dam

Phuntsok Tobgyal, the UN Advocacy Officer at the Office of Tibet in Geneva, raised serious concerns about the environmental and social impacts of China's proposed Metok Dam during the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), as reported by Tibet.net.

2025-03-22T08:54:02.374847+00:00 IST

Medical supplies in Gaza dwindling: International official

Severe fuel shortages have crippled the Palestinian Red Crescent's emergency response in Gaza, with fewer than half of their ambulances now operational, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) reported Friday.

2025-03-22T08:34:56.115636+00:00 IST