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EU rights group, UN experts condemn detention of Baloch activists in Pakis
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The organisation also expressed concern over the "attempted arbitrary detention" of WHRD Sabiha Baloch on 5 April, stating that her family has since been threatened, which seems to be "a direct retaliation for her human rights advocacy in Balochistan."
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UN experts urge Pakistan to address human rights violations in Balochistan
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
"Pakistan appears to conflate legitimate human and minority rights advocacy and public demonstrations with terrorism, threatening freedoms of expression, assembly, and association," the experts said. "Repeated internet blackouts in Balochistan have impeded freedom of information, transpar
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Fitness Icon Milind Soman Partners with ZOIL to Revolutionize Oil-Free Coo
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], April 29: ZOIL, Zero Oil, Authentic Flavours announces renowned Bollywood actor, supermodel and fitness icon Milind Soman as the brand's official ambassador. The partnership aligns ZOIL's commitment to healthy, flavorful cooking with Soman's well-established advoc
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World leaders, Catholics mourn Pope Francis, who dies at 88
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff in history, who won hearts worldwide with his humility, deep compassion for the poor, and strong advocacy for climate action, passed away on Monday at the age of 88.
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Merck Foundation Observes World Art Day, Reaffirming the Power of Art for
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Lusaka [Zambia] / Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 16: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks 'World Art Day 2025' through their Pan African 'Art and Fashion with Purpose' Community, established by Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation. Through thi
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Parents of US-based activist questioned by Hong Kong national security pol
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Hui, who was granted political asylum in the United States and currently serves as the policy and advocacy coordinator at the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation, is one of several overseas activists wanted by Hong Kong authorities under the city's sweeping national security law, H
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Tibet activists demand full investigation following suspicious death of Ti
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Tulku Hungkar Dorje Rinpoche, 56, reportedly sought refuge in Vietnam after experiencing harassment from Chinese authorities in Tibet due to his active role in preserving Tibetan language and cultural identity.
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SMU Yong Pung How School of Law clinches double victory at prestigious int
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Singapore, April 11: In an extraordinary display of advocacy, intellect and global competitiveness, law students from Singapore Management University (SMU) Yong Pung How School of Law (YPHSL) have delivered a remarkable double victory on the global stage. Within one weekend, SMU teams clinch
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Tibetan delegation urges European Parliament to act against China's repres
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Representative Rigzin Genkhang and EU Advocacy Officer Tenzin Phuntsok of the Office of Tibet Brussels met with Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to urgently draw attention to the worsening human rights situation and the growing repression faced by Tibetans under Chinese rule, as rep
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BNM intensifies global advocacy against human rights abuses in Balochistan
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The Baloch National Movement (BNM) has intensified its international outreach to spotlight human rights abuses in Balochistan, including the arbitrary detention of activists like Mahrang Baloch. With backing from lawmakers in the UK, EU, US, and Ireland, BNM has engaged the UN and foreign
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KTR slams Congress govt over HCU land row, questions Rahul Gandhi's silenc
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
KTR condemned the state's actions and raised questions at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his deafening silence on the issue, despite his past advocacy for environmental causes.
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Uyghur rapper imprisoned in China for writing lyrics deemed to "promote ex
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
According to a recent report by the rights advocacy group Weiquanwang, Shohret was convicted on June 20, 2024, on charges related to extremism and the illegal possession of items promoting extremism.
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