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As protests in Iran rage, Australia, Canada and EU condemn killing of prot
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada and the European Union lauded the bravery displayed by the citizens of Iran.
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Ex-Nepal Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak appears before probe panel over Gen-Z
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Former Nepalese Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak on Monday appeared before a high-level inquiry commission investigating the alleged atrocities committed during the Gen-Z protests held in September.
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Amnesty International calls for fair, impartial investigation into unlawfu
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Amnesty International has called for a fair and impartial investigation into the unlawful killing of protesters across Nepal during the youth-led "Gen-Z" demonstrations in September, urging accountability for all those responsible.
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Police forward complaint against former Nepal PM Oli and ex-Home Minister
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Nepal's Kathmandu District Police forwarded complaints against former PM KP Sharma Oli and ex-Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak to a high-level commission probing the Gen-Z protests, where 21 people died. Families of victims accused them of crimes against humanity, prompting an investigation into
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Death toll rises to 19 in Nepal's 'Gen Z' protest, highest since 2006 move
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
At least 19 protestors were killed in Nepal as security forces fired on demonstrations against social media bans and government corruption. The National Human Rights Commission urged restraint, fair treatment for victims, and peaceful protests, calling the use of excessive force "regretta
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Imran Khan orders call-off of talks with govt over judicial commission del
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
PTI Chairman Imran Khan has ordered his party to call off talks with the government due to delays in forming judicial commissions to investigate the May 9 and November 26 events. PTI's demands include probes into human rights violations, media censorship, and use of excessive force during pr
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Pakistan: Amnesty International condemns police crackdown on Baloch protes
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In a post on X, Amnesty International stated that the protest, which aimed to raise awareness for Baloch rights, was met with excessive force, as police detained several women for hours before releasing them. Nine male protesters, including Lala Wahab Baloch, the BYC's Central Deputy Organis
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Tractors move towards Shambhu Border as leader announces march
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Farmers held a march to the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border amid ongoing protests over their demands. Leader Sarwan Singh Pandher accuses the government of using excessive force against protesters, leaving 17 farmers injured. A tractor march and 'Rail Roko' protest are planned in the coming da
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Punjab LoP slams Saini government for using "excessive force" against "pea
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Punjab Opposition Leader and Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa lashed out at the Haryana government on Friday for using tear gas and excessive force against farmers marching 'peacefully' towards Delhi.
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Pakistan: Pashtun National Jirga condemns police crackdown ahead of Oct 11
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The Pashtun National Jirga organizing committee strongly condemns the police crackdown involving excessive force, tear gas shelling, and the burning of the encampment ahead of the Pashtun national gathering scheduled for October 11. Despite assurances from the Chief Minister of Khyber Pak
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Human Rights group Paank condemns Gwadar crackdown, calls for global actio
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Eyewitnesses report that the security forces employed excessive force, targeting the protesters deliberately. This act is seen as a severe violation of the right to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression, fundamental human rights that are protected under international law.
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PoJK: Pallandri protests demand release of Kashmiri activists
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The demonstration aimed to voice opposition against the reported torture, use of excessive force, and arrests of Kashmiri activists. The protesters vehemently demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all detained individuals.
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