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Taiwan: Civil rights activists demand release of jailed Hong Kong pro-demo
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Over 10 Taiwanese civil rights activist groups gathered outside the legislature on Monday demanding the immediate release of the 47 pro-democracy activists from Hong Kong who were jailed under China's national security law.
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EU passes regulation to block goods made with Uyghur forced labour
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The European Union approved new regulations banning the sale of products made with forced labour, a move that activists hope will help combat the exploitation of Uyghurs in Xinjiang, as well as forced labour in North Korea and other nations.
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Pakistan: Day ahead of nationwide protests, PTI accuses govt of planning t
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Pointing that social media platform X is already banned in Pakistan since February this year, the PTI on Saturday, accused the current regime of cracking down on social media activists and their families, abducting and torturing them.
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Hope to win bypolls despite harassment of our workers: SP's Tej Pratap Sin
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
"The way the administration abused power and constantly harassed our people, our activists and the people here contested the elections very strongly and we hope that we will win the elections with a good margin," he said on Saturday.
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Baloch leaders urge EU to address violations of fundamental rights in Balo
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Baloch political activists Mahrang Baloch and Sabiha Baloch on Wednesday held a meeting with a European Union delegation to bring attention to human rights abuses in Balochistan.
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US, UK, Australia, and UN slam Hong Kong's harsh sentencing of pro-democra
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The US, UK, and Australian governments, along with the United Nations, condemned the sentencing of 45 democracy activists and former lawmakers to up to 10 years in prison for "subversion." This came amid increasing demands for tougher sanctions on Hong Kong and the broadening of visa program
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Tightening grip on dissent: 45 pro-democracy activists sentenced to prison
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In a stark demonstration of the tightening grip on dissent, Hong Kong's High Court sentenced 45 pro-democracy activists to prison terms of up to 10 years under the controversial National Security Law imposed by Beijing.
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Pakistan: Council of Islamic Ideology faces backlash over anti-VPN decree
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has drawn criticism after its chief, Dr. Raghib Naeemi, declared the use of VPNs for accessing immoral content un-Islamic. Religious scholars, lawmakers, and digital rights activists argue that the decree undermines privacy rights and freedom of expressi
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BYC condemns enforced disappearances and internet shutdowns in Balochistan
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Balochistan Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has strongly condemned the rising cases of enforced disappearances and the shutdown of internet services in Balochistan, accusing state authorities of attempting to censor reports of human rights violations. Last month alone, 127 cases were reporte
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Protests erupt in PoGB as legal professionals demand judicial reforms
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The protest, which began in the regional capital, Gilgit, has quickly gained momentum, attracting not only legal professionals but also civil society activists and concerned citizens. Their demands centre on overhauling the judicial structure, improving accountability, enhancing transparency
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Pakistan: Sindh leaders vow to defend water rights against federal canal p
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Sindh Thinkers Forum hosted a seminar on Friday to discuss the issues facing the Indus River, titled "Survival of the Indus River: Threats and Challenges." The event was hosted at the Pakistan American Cultural Centre and drew the participation of writers, intellectuals, lawyers, and civ
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Balochistan: Four missing men killed in 'staged encounter' by Pakistan for
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In Balochistan's Musa Khel district, four missing men were reportedly killed in a "staged encounter" by Pakistan's Counter Terrorism Department, sparking outrage among Baloch activists. The Baloch Yakjheti Committee and human rights organisations condemned the incident, describing it as part
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