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Uyghur community holds protests in Turkey against Chinese govt
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
In Turkey, a protest was carried out by Uyghur activists in Istanbul at 2:00 am in the early hours of November 26 near the historic Hagia Sophia mosque where Uyghurs gathered braving the cold shivering winter, according to media reports. Nearly a hundred activists including Uyghur groups.
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Hong Kong court finds Cardinal Joseph Zen, five others guilty over relief
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
The people who have been found guilty include Zen, barrister Margaret Ng, former lawmaker Cyd Ho, scholar Hui Po-keung, singer-activist Denise Ho and Sze Ching-wee.
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Rahul Gandhi is anti-Gujarati: Nadda on Medha Patkar joining Bharat Jodo Y
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Nadda's remarks came in light of activist Medha Patkar, who spearheaded the Narmada Bachao Aandolan to prevent the displacement of locals due to the water of the Dam, joining Rahul Gandhi during the Maharashtra leg of the Bharat Jodo Yatra on Saturday.
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Pak activists raise concern over custodial torture in blasphemy cases
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Joseph Jansen, chairperson of the rights group "Voice for Justice" said that the existing blasphemy laws did not guarantee a fair trial and religious freedom, and the accuser enjoyed impunity despite presenting false evidence and false testimony, the Dawn newspaper reported.
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Bhima Koregaon case: NIA moves SC against bail granted to Anand Teltumbde,
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday approached the Supreme Court against the Bombay High Court order granting bail to Dalit rights activist and scholar Anand Teltumbde, booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in the Bhima Koregaon case.
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RJA Awards previews Meleninum Dark Ghost Stories & The Change Makers m
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 21 (ANI/PNN): The Racial Justice Activist Awards previewed the Meleninum Dark Ghost Stories & The Change Makers mini-series, the film and TV projects respectively of Vanguard Justice.
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Why seek votes from those allying with anti-Narmada forces: PM Modi attack
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
In an apparent swipe at Rahul Gandhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that during the Bharat Jodo Yatra, the Congress leader walked with a woman who tried everything to derail the Narmada Project.
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UNAMA asks Taliban to explain rationale behind detention of women activist
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Since the return of the Taliban to Kabul in August 2021, the Taliban's systematic attacks on the rights of women and girls and the use of violence, including torture and enforced disappearances, have created a culture of fear in Afghan society.
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Taliban faces social media backlash for detaining women's rights activists
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
UNAMA has further added that it is seeking to access and contact the detained activists and know their whereabouts. UNAMA has also stressed that the detainees must have the right to contact their family members even when these activists have been detained in unknown locations by the Taliban,
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Baloch group raises concerns about killings of missing persons in fake enc
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
The delegation headed by activist Sammi Deen Baloch complained about killing the missing persons in fake encounters. She also raised concerns about the harassment of Baloch students and other issues concerning the minority community.
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Climate activists throw black liquid on Gustav Klimt's painting in Vienna
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
The latest in a series of protests against the Government's use of fossil fuels, climate activists threw black liquid on the painter Gustav Klimt's artwork 'Death and Life' at the Leopold Museum in Vienna on Tuesday.
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YES WORLD revolutionizing the payments ecosystem, accepted for payments in
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 14 (ANI/GPRC): You can now pay with YES WORLD Token at a number of business centers and merchant establishments in Dubai. This includes one of the largest business centers and large corporate offices. Notable locations include Richman House Business Center, Platin
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