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Pakistan: Baloch National Movement commemorates Banuk Karima Baloch's mart
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Baloch National Movement (BNM) held a commemorative event marking the fourth martyrdom anniversary of Banuk Karima Baloch, a pivotal figure in the Baloch nationalist struggle. Key leaders reflected on her lasting impact, emphasising her role in empowering Baloch women and advancing the c
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"Transnational repression": US condemns Hong Kong over arrest warrants aga
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The United States condemned the Hong Kong government for issuing arrest warrants and bounties against six overseas democracy activists. The US Department of State called these actions as "transnational repression" that threatens US sovereignty, human rights, freedom of expression.
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US, UK, EU express concerns over Pak's Military courts sentencing PTI acti
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The concerns have arisen after a military court sentenced 25 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf activists last week to prison terms ranging from two to 10 years for their role in the May 9, 2023 riots, which erupted following the arrest of PTI founder Imran Khan, Dawn reported.
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"Karima Baloch continues to be a symbol of resistance against Pakistan's o
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
A focal person of the Baloch National Movement's Foreign Committee, Hakeem Baloch highlighted the significance of a prominent Baloch activist, Karima Baloch, on her 4th death anniversary.
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Taiwanese human rights activist urges govt to impose strict restrictions o
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Lee Ming-che's remarks came in response to the detention of three elderly Taiwanese members of the I-Kuan Tao religious group in China since October.
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Hong Kong issues arrest warrants against 6 pro-democratic activists
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Hong Kong police have issued new arrest warrants for six pro-democracy activists living abroad, offering rewards of 1 million Hong Kong dollars for information that leads to their capture, according to a report by Voice of America.
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"Country's legal system aligns with international law": Pakistan Foreign O
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
In response to international concerns over military trials for civilians, the Foreign Office (FO) emphasised that Pakistan's legal system is consistent with international human rights law, including provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). This comes af
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CM Dhami remembers Indramani Badon's contributions in Uttarakhand statehoo
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid tribute to late statehood activist Indramani Badoni by garlanding his portrait on the occasion of his birth anniversary at Uttarakhand Niwas, New Delhi on Tuesday.
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Uyghur educational activist dies in custody of Chinese authorities
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
A Uyghur intellectual and education advocate, who was detained the night before his daughter's wedding five years ago, passed away just two months later while in Chinese custody.
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Rahul Gandhi to meet family of deceased Somnath Suryawnashi in Parbhani
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
He will meet the family of budding advocate Somnath Suryawnashi, a Dalit activist, who allegedly died in judicial custody following the protests over alleged vandalism of a replica of the Indian Constitution.
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Pakistan: Baloch Women's Forum commemorates Karima Baloch on her 4th death
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Baloch Women's Forum organised a memorial seminar in Awaran to commemorate the fourth anniversary of prominent Baloch activist Karima Baloch's death, reported by the Balochistan Post.
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Prominent Tibetan activist detained for two weeks amid Chinese discriminat
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
A prominent Tibetan rights activist, Tsering Tso, was detained for two weeks in Qinghai province from November 29 to December 13 on charges of "spreading false information" and "causing trouble" via social media, as reported by Radio Free Asia.
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