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UN rights envoy hails new investigative mechanism for justice in Afghanist
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
UN rights envoy Richard Bennett welcomed the creation of an independent investigative mechanism for Afghanistan, calling it vital for justice and accountability. He urged swift implementation, support from member states, and action on gender apartheid, stressing that Afghan women and youth m
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Pakistan treats muhajirs as enemies, Not citizens; Altaf Hussain Demands U
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Exiled MQM founder Altaf Hussain has called on the United Nations to recognise the Muhajirs' right to self-determination. Citing decades of systemic discrimination, he urged the international community to take action against what he described as "state-sponsored apartheid" in Pakistan.
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"Our relationship, connect, and empathy truly special": EAM Jaishankar hai
Updated : 11 months, 4 weeks ago IST
In his address at the Africa Day 2025 celebrations in Delhi on Wednesday, Jaishankar also recalled the COVID-19 pandemic and mentioned that the vaccine apartheid was accentuated by travel restrictions.
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Hamas had operatives on American campuses, claims rescued hostage
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
In a case filed at the New York Southern District Court against Within Our Lifetime and its leader Nerdeen Kiswani, Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine and representative Maryam Alwan, Columbia-Barnard Jewish Voice for Peace and representative Cameron Jones, and Columbia University Ap
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Namibia's 'founding father' Sam Nujoma passes away at 95
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Sam Nujoma, the freedom fighter leader who led Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 and served as its first president for 15 years, has passed away at the age of 95.
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US President freezes aid to South Africa after it passed order aimed at ca
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
In an executive order signed on Friday (local time), Trump said the law showed a "shocking disregard" for citizens' rights and would allow the government to seize land from ethnic minority Afrikaners without compensation.
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'Bangabandhu, Bangladesh and Britain': Book launch at New Delhi World Book
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Co-authored by Abu Syed and Priyajit Debsarkar, the book covers key events like the language movement, Great Famine, economic exploitation, financial apartheid, and post-1971 diplomatic tensions. 'Bangabandhu, Bangladesh and Britain' serves as a significant reminder of the historical struggl
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Pakistan: Baloch Yakjehti Committee condemns FIR against enforced disappea
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In a post on X, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) denounced the registration of an FIR against the family of Akhtar Shah, a victim of enforced disappearance, and BYC members. The FIR, filed by Kalat authorities, accuses "unknown people" of blocking the N-25 Quetta-Karachi Road, which BY
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UP government enforces ID display for all shops in state along Kanwar Yatr
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
On Friday, the Uttar Pradesh State Government announced measures for the well-being of Kanwar pilgrims, including the display of owner/operator names at food and beverage shops along Kanwar routes to maintain the sanctity of the pilgrimage. The order has sparked criticism, with opposition
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South Africa elections: ANC short of majority after 60 pc of votes, first
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The development comes two days after South Africa voted in national elections that could pose a big challenge to the ANC's political dominance after the apartheid ended in South Africa.
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Canada: Baloch, Sindhis, Pashtun protest against Pak military atrocities,
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The joint protest in Toronto was called by the Baloch Human Rights Council of Canada, World Sindhi Council and Pashtun Council Canada to condemn Islamabad's apartheid policy of violence and repression against the Baloch, Sindhis and Pashtuns in the strongest terms.
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South African music legend Mbongeni Ngema dies in car accident
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Mbongeni Ngema, writer of the acclaimed musical Sarafina about student riots in apartheid Soweto, is no more.
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