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BNM holds protest in Germany to mark 77 years of Pakistan's occupation of
Updated : 1 year ago IST
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, demandin
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Tamil Nadu: NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of activist's death
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Taking suo motu cognisance of a media report that a retired Sub-Inspector of Police was murdered in broad daylight in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu by a group of four persons, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Director General of Police and Distric
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Uyghur activist shares personal loss, calls for action amid China's crackd
Updated : 1 year ago IST
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.
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Baloch Human Rights Council urges UN intervention amid ongoing repression
Updated : 1 year ago IST
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 releas
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Uttar Pradesh: Lucknow bench to hear petition on Rahul Gandhi's citizenshi
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The petition was filed by an activist S Vignesh a few months ago alleging that Rahul Gandhi is ineligible to contest the Indian elections under Article 84(A) of the Constitution as he holds a British Citizenship.
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Balochistan: Iqra Baloch condemns arrest of sister Mahrang Baloch
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Baloch activist Iqra Baloch has raised concerns over the arrest of her sister, Baloch rights leader Mahrang Baloch, who was taken into custody in Quetta. International figures, including UN Special Rapporteur Mary Lawlor, have condemned the crackdown on protesters and the detention of hum
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'38 hrs since Mahrang Baloch's detention': Amnesty International demands r
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Amnesty International South Asia, Regional Office on Sunday called on Pakistani authorities to immediately release Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch and others detained for exercising their right to peaceful protest.
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MQM leader Altaf Hussain slams Pakistani authorities over arrest of human
Updated : 1 year ago IST
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 widesprea
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"Raise your voice for the safe release of Mahrang Baloch," Activist's sist
Updated : 1 year ago IST
As Mahrang remains incarcerated by Pakistani Security Forces, her sister said she will keep providing updates on her situation and encouraged her supporters for the safe release of all Baloch activists.
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Baloch activist expresses concern over Mahrang Baloch's arrest, says "10 h
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Baloch activist Iqra Baloch has raised concerns about the arrest of Baloch rights leader Mahrang Baloch, who were taken into custody by the police on Saturday morning.
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"No detentions made, taken to Freedom Park": Bengaluru Police Commissioner
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Amid the 12-hour bandh called by pro-Kannada organisations, Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda on Saturday said that no detentions have been made, while the pro-Kannada activists found to take out a rally or procession have been taken to Freedom Park.
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Baloch activist alleges Pakistani forces opened fire on protesters in Quet
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Mahrang Baloch shared a post on her official X handle about the situation.
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