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Pakistan: Senior Journalist Matiullah Jan remanded for two days amid deman
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The decision to keep him in police custody comes after he was reportedly detained in Islamabad on Wednesday night.
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Amnesty International Slams Harsh Sentences for 45 Hong Kong Opposition Le
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Amnesty International has condemned the jail sentences handed down to 45 Hong Kong opposition figures convicted of "conspiring to subvert state power" under the city's National Security Law. The sentences, which range up to 10 years, have sparked criticism from the human rights organizati
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Pakistan security forces abduct another individual amid ongoing enforced d
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Pakistan security forces have abducted an individual from the Panjgur district in Balochistan and took him to an unknown location during a raid.
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UN calls for "unconditional release" of detained Chinese human rights lawy
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The United Nations Human Rights Office expressed regret over the conviction and sentencing of human rights lawyer Yu Wensheng and his wife, Xu Yan and called for their "immediate and unconditional release."
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Amnesty International calls for 'swift, impartial investigation' into atta
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Amnesty International on Tuesday called for a 'swift, impartial, and effective investigation' into the recent attacks on individuals perceived to be affiliated with the Awami League party in Bangladesh at Zero Point on Sunday.
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UN Human Rights Committee urges major reforms in Pakistan's legal system
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The UN Human Rights Committee has called for sweeping reforms in Pakistan's legal system, including ending civilian trials in military courts, revising privacy laws, and safeguarding freedom of expression. The recommendations, presented during Pakistan's ICCPR review, also address issues suc
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PTI condemns Imran Khan's 455-day detention, says arrest violates UN rules
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party on Saturday condemned the detention of its founding leader Imran Khan and said that his detention by the authoritarian military regime, under General Asim Munir, violates the United Nations' Nelson Mandela rules.
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Severe flooding in Pakistan's Sindh province has left thousands of people
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Amnesty International has condemned the suffering of thousands of Sindhis who are affected due to severe flooding and a surge in water-borne diseases in the backdrop of the Pakistan government's inaction, according to the rights group statement.
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Pakistan: Amnesty International slams Islamabad Police over arrest of lawy
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The couple was detained due to allegedly breaching security by removing road barriers during the visit of England's cricket team.
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Amnesty International highlights human rights violations in Pakistan ahead
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
This review falls under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), to which Pakistan is a signatory, according to the rights organization's statement
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Baloch American Congress President calls for unity against enforced disapp
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
By calling for unity among the Baloch people, the organisation has emphasised that collective action is crucial for raising awareness and achieving justice.
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Amnesty International awards 'Prisoners of Conscience' to three human righ
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The title was given to human rights lawyers Chow Hang-tung and Ding Jiaxi. The third recipient of this title is Jimmy Lai, an individual involved in free media advocacy.
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