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Amnesty International report highlights severe human rights abuses in Chin
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
In its report titled ''The State of the World's Human Rights, April 2024' released on Tuesday, international human rights advocacy organisation Amnesty International highlighted the human rights abuses in China.
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UAE Pavilion at Venice Biennale opens its doors to visitors
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The National Pavilion UAE at the Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition opened its doors today to visitors to explore the artistic worlds of Abdullah Al Saadi in an enchanting exhibition that unfolds like a story containing many chapters entitled "Abdullah Al Saadi: Sites of Memory, Si
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Afghan migrants voice concern as second round of expulsion from Pakistan d
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
A number of these migrants said that Pakistan's government, by starting the new campaign, asked Afghan migrants, even those with legal documents, to travel back to Afghanistan at an earliest.
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Amnesty International criticises Pakistan for its second phase of Afghan r
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
In October last year the Pakistani administration had announced 'Illegal Foreigners' Repatriation Plan' which stated that all Afghan refugees must leave Pakistan within 30 days, or will be forced to leave the country after the deadline.
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Amnesty calls for 'immediate cancellation' of plan to expel Afghan migrant
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The first phase of expelling undocumented Afghan migrants from Pakistan began in November 2023, whereas the second phase, under the name of the 'repatriation plan' which also includes those holding citizenship cards, is set to start on April 10, according to TOLOnews.
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Saudi Arabia to chair UN forum on women's rights and gender equality
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Ahead of the decision, Amnesty International Deputy Director for Advocacy Sherine Tadros called out Saudi Arabia for its notorious treatment of women.
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Naveen Jindal takes charge as President of Indian Steel Association
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 22: Naveen Jindal, Chairman Jindal Steel and Power has been unanimously elected as the President of the Indian Steel Association (ISA) by the Apex Committee, the governing body of ISA. He has taken over the Charge of President ISA from Dilip Oommen, CEO, AMNS India a
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"Stop excuses, open girls' schools": Amnesty International to Taliban
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Amnesty International, an NGO for human rights, has demanded the Taliban authorities to immediately reopen all girls' schools across Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported.
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Imran Khan's party echoes Amnesty's calls for immediate restoration of blo
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
A spokesperson for PTI highlighted the absurdity of the government's actions, saying, "Pakistan has become an object of ridicule in the international arena due to the senseless blockade of social media platforms, which is aimed at concealing the truth regarding electoral malpractice."
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Amnesty International calls for immediate restoration of 'X' in Pakistan
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Amnesty International, in conjunction with a coalition of human rights activists and civil society organizations, has urged the Pakistan government to immediately restore social media platform X, which has been blocked in the country since February 17.
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Balochistan CM announces "general amnesty" for separatists
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti urged Baloch insurgents to quit violence and join mainstream politics, adding that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)-led government will announce a "general amnesty" to resolve the issue through dialogue, The News International reported.
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Pakistan: Calls for justice as Amnesty International condemns killing of H
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Amnesty International has issued a statement condemning the murder of Sindhi political activist and teacher Hidayatullah Lohar, emphasising the urgent need for an independent and impartial investigation by Pakistani authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice
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