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Global backlash builds against China's expanding Uyghur repression
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The World Uyghur Congress weekly brief highlighted political developments in Japan, legal action in Australia over alleged forced labour links, activist statements in Geneva and Mexico, rising diplomatic friction ahead of the Munich Security Conference, and concerns over shrinking civic spac
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"If rule of law is not established, all efforts will be in vain": BNP chie
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In his victory speech, Rahman said the time had come to rebuild the nation and urged party leaders, activists, and citizens to act responsibly.
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China accused of extending abuse as Tibetan Activist A-Nya Sengdra leaves
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Tibetan environmental campaigner and anti-corruption whistle-blower A-Nya Sengdra has been released from a Sichuan prison in fragile health, but fresh reports indicate that Chinese authorities continue to keep him under tight surveillance and restrict his access to medical care. Sengdra retu
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Chaos and alleged violence reported at Delhi University as Left wing stude
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A face-off between two student groups led to claims and counter-claims with the student groups accusing each other of indulging in violence and intimidation.
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Bangladesh National Polls: Activist Nasreen warns of Jamaat's Islamist thr
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In a statement, Nasreen warned against what she described as the "Islamist threat" posed by Jamaat, while cautioning that the BNP would face "very serious challenges" if either of them came to power.
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"You are reading too much into it": SC to Centre on Sonam Wangchuk's speec
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned whether Ladakh-based climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's speeches and social media posts could really be treated as provocative material that led to the violence in Leh on September 24, 2025.
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Baloch leaders in Lahore demand end to enforced disappearances, slam secur
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Speakers at a rights gathering in Lahore raised allegations of repression in Balochistan, highlighting disappearances and shrinking civic space. Baloch leaders called for dialogue over coercion. The event ended in uproar over remarks linked to enforced disappearances, with activists walking
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Tibetan environmental activist A-Nya Sengdra released after years in priso
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The 55-year-old returned to his family residence in Rakyang Village in Gade County, Golog, but uncertainty hangs over his physical condition and the extent to which authorities will allow him to travel or speak freely, as reported by Phayul.
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Plea in SC seeks guidelines against discriminatory remarks by public offic
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The petitioners include former Delhi LG (Lieutenant Governor) Najeeb Jung, philosophy professor and activist Roop Rekha Varma and political activist John Dayal.
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Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement accuses Pakistan of enforced disappearances, cal
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The Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) UK chapter has strongly accused Pakistan of violating international human rights obligations, alleging that the country's military continues to suppress Pashtun human rights defenders through enforced disappearances and arbitrary detention, as cited by PT
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WUC flags China's transnational repression, surveillance risks and Uyghur
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The briefing documents practices such as unlawful deportations, misuse of INTERPOL Red Notices, passport restrictions, digital surveillance, and coercion through family members in East Turkistan to intimidate activists and force returns. WUC warned that Uyghurs in exile face a heightened ris
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City of Artesia, California, Honours Cultural Activist Sundeep Bhutoria fo
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Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], February 7: Cultural activist, philanthropist, and Managing Trustee of the Prabha Khaitan Foundation, Mr Sundeep Bhutoria, has been honoured with a Certificate of Recognition by the City of Artesia, California (CA), during his recent visit to the United States
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