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Pakistan: Police crackdown in Sindh sparks demands for independent inquiry
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The protest took place in Moro, a town located along the National Highway, where residents, including members of the Hari Mazdoor Ittehad (a farmers' and labourers' group), gathered to oppose the construction of canals diverting water from the Indus River.
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Tibetans in Tibet face persecution ahead of Dalai Lama's 90th birthday
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Tibetans face serious risks celebrating the 14th Dalai Lama's 90th birthday due to China's crackdown. The International Campaign for Tibet urges the global community to protect Tibetans' rights, stop persecution, and allow peaceful celebrations without fear of detention or violence.
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Delhi Police begins deportation of 31 illegal Bangladeshi nationals after
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Earlier this week, the North West District Police apprehended 18 Bangladeshi nationals who were found residing illegally in the city. The arrests were made during a special operation conducted on Tuesday by the Foreigner Cell unit in the Bharat Nagar police station area.
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Puri Police dismantle arms smuggling syndicate, six men arrested
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a significant crackdown, the Puri Police have dismantled an arms smuggling and supply syndicate, arresting six men in a special operation led by the Superintendent of Police, Puri, Puri Police said in a statement.
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Taipei vigil marks 36 years since Tiananmen Square massacre
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Around 3,000 people gathered in Taipei to mark the 36th anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre with a candlelight vigil. Survivors, Hong Kong exiles, and human rights advocates joined the event, reaffirming Taiwan's commitment to democracy and remembrance.
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Taipei vigil draws thousands to mark Tiananmen anniversary
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Around 3,000 people gathered in Taipei to mark the 36th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre, with candlelight vigils and speeches highlighting the importance of remembering the 1989 crackdown and resisting authoritarianism. Survivors and Hong Kong exiles participated, reaffirming Ta
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Gilgit-Baltistan turmoil deepens amid Land Law backlash
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Gilgit-Baltistan faces a worsening political and human rights crisis, with activists accusing Pakistan of oppression and land seizures. Crackdowns on leaders and protests, especially led by women, have intensified. Locals fear the government will use force to suppress growing resistance agai
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WUC marks Tiananmen Anniversary, links 1989 crackdown to ongoing Uyghur re
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) took to X to highlight the ongoing repression under the Chinese government and to pay tribute to the nonviolent pro-democracy demonstrators who were killed in 1989. The WUC connected the continuous violations of human rights in East Turkistan to the violent cr
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Baloch leader's detention extended again as crackdown on BYC intensifies
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Sibghatullah, son of Maulvi Abdul Haq, would continue to be detained following Section 3 of the MPO, per an official notification published on May 27.
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Punjab: Amritsar Police bust BKI terror module, arrest 2 in extortion rack
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a major crackdown on terror activities, the Amritsar Commissionerate Police have dismantled a terror and extortion module associated with Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) operative Jeevan Fauji.
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Amjad Ayub Mirza slams Pakistan's crackdown in PoGB, calls land reform bil
Updated : 9 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Renowned human rights activist and political analyst Amjad Ayub Mirza has expressed a strong denunciation of the recent actions involving arrests and violence aimed at senior members of the Awami Action Committee in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB).
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HRCP calls for repeal of PECA 2025, slams crackdown on free speech and dig
Updated : 9 months, 4 weeks ago IST
A new HRCP report criticises Pakistan's amended cybercrime law (PECA 2025) for threatening free speech. It calls for its repeal, citing vague terms, harsh penalties, and excessive government control. Journalists and activists urge civil society to unite and protect constitutional freedoms, a
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