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China detains Taiwanese Taoists in escalating crackdown on religious freed
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Taiwan's SEF warned I-Kuan Tao followers against visiting China, citing arrests of at least 16 Taiwanese for practicing their faith since 2019. Luo Wen-jia said detainees were not involved in politics and urged caution, highlighting China's lack of religious freedom and repression of indepen
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JNU teachers' body condemns police brutality against students, administrat
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
In a joint statement, JNUTA President Surajit Mazumdar and Secretary Meenakshi Sundriyal said, "Videos and other reports indicate the use of brutal force, leaving several students severely injured. What is of extremely serious concern is not only that women students were among those assau
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Pakistan slammed as enforced disappearances escalate in Balochistan once a
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to The Balochistan Post, a tenth-grade student identified as Abdullah, son of Baian, was allegedly detained by security personnel from his home in the Tajaban area of Tump, Kech district.
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SC adjourns hearing on plea challenging Sonam Wangchuk's detention under N
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned to October 29 the hearing of a plea filed by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, against his detention under the National Security Act (NSA) and seeking his release.
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Paank demands immediate release of paralysed activist Bebarg Baloch amid c
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Baloch human rights organisation Paank has voiced grave concern over the deteriorating health and unlawful detention of Bebarg Baloch, a paralysed human rights defender and prominent member of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC).
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LG Energy Solution resumes U.S. plant construction after detention ordeal
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
LG Energy Solution has resumed construction of its joint battery plant (HL-GA) with Hyundai Motor Group in the U.S. state of Georgia after a temporary halt caused by the detention of employees by U.S. immigration authorities, according to a report by Pulse, the English service of Maeil Busin
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Sonam Wangchuk detained under NSA over alleged national security threat: A
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Superintendent of Central Jail in Jodhpur and the District Magistrate of Leh have filed affidavits in the Supreme Court defending the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act, 1980 (NSA).
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SC adjourns for October 15 Sonam Wangchuk's wife plea against detention
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and NV Anjaria adjourned the case on the request of senior advocate Kapil Sibal, who was appearing for the petitioner.
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China launches brutal nationwide crackdown on Zion Church and its pastors
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to The Epoch Times, a statement released by Zion Church and shared by the Texas-based human rights group ChinaAid, Chinese authorities carried out simultaneous raids across five provinces, as well as Beijing and Shanghai. The church stated that its worship halls were sealed, proper
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US denounces China's detention of leaders of Zion Church
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio on Sunday condemned China's detention of several leaders of Zion Church in China.
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BYC accuses Pakistan of using courts as tool of repression in Balochistan
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to The Balochistan Post, the organisation stated that its central organisers, Dr Mahrang Baloch, Beebarg Baloch, Sibghatullah Shah Jee, Beebow Baloch, and Gul Zadi Baloch, remain imprisoned under extended judicial remand after an already lengthy period of physical detention. Despit
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UN slams China and Vietnam over the Tibetan Lama's mysterious death
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
UN human rights experts have asked China and Vietnam to explain the arrest, disappearance, and suspicious death of Tibetan spiritual leader Tulku Hungkar Dorje Rinpoche in Ho Chi Minh City, warning that both governments may have violated international human rights laws, according to Phayul.
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