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Intolerance, xenophobia, hate speech fuelling increase in hate crimes, con
Updated : 2 years ago IST
He stressed that intolerance, xenophobia and hate speech are fueling the exponential rise in hate crimes, conflict and socioeconomic marginalization.
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Iran condemns Meta's removal of Ayatollah Khamenei's FB, Instagram account
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Meta said last month it had removed Khamenei's accounts from Facebook and Instagram for having "repeatedly violated" its policy on "dangerous organisations and individuals."
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Pakistan Elections: US lawmakers condemn political violence, restrictions
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
US Congresswoman Dina Titus has condemned the use of political violence and the restriction on freedom of expression in Pakistan.
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"We are concerned about restrictions...": US denounces violence, curbs dur
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The US on Friday condemned the election-related violence and internet shutterdowns on the voting day in Pakistan, saying that they were concerned about the curbs on the exercise of freedom of expression in the country.
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Pakistan: Representatives of press clubs, unions form coalition in bid to
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Representatives of various press clubs, unions and associations of journalists and media workers have formed an alliance -- Coalition for Free Media -- to jointly resist media restrictions through pressure tactics and trolling on social media and to ensure freedom of expression
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UAE-EU Working Group on Human Rights holds its 12th meeting
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
During the meeting, multiple issues of common interest were discussed, including labor rights, women's rights, freedom of expression, the rule of law, the right to health, digital technology and human rights, and coordination with United Nations human rights bodies, mechanisms and committees
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"Important to respect freedom of expression": Norwegian Embassy in Islamab
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The Norwegian Embassy in Islamabad has reacted to the crackdown on Baloch protestors in Islamabad, stressing the importance of respecting freedom of expression and the right to peaceful protest.
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PTM member lambasts Pakistani military, says 'will continue our struggle u
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) member Fazal-ur-Rehman Afridi lambasted the Pakistani military establishment for trying to stifle their freedom of expression and their right to peaceful assembly and asserted that they cannot stifle their freedom around the world.
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France: 6 teenagers convicted over school teacher's beheading in 2020
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The teacher had displayed caricatures of the Prophet Mohammad in a class on freedom of expression, sparking outrage among some Muslim parents who avoid depictions of prophets due to religious beliefs.
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"Karnataka govt is committed to protect freedom of expression": CM Siddara
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said that his government is committed to protecting the freedom of expression adding that an opportunity should be provided to citizens to hold protests in front of the Town Hall.
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“We don't think freedom of speech extends to incitement to violence”: EAM
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Stating that India does not require lessons from others on the concept of freedom of speech, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar,in an apparent reference to Canada, said that freedom of expression should not extend to incitement of violence.
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“Freedom of expression doesn’t mean bullying others": Canada India Foundat
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
National Convener of the Canada India Foundation Ritesh Malik on Thursday said the Canadian government should not support those spreading hatred between communities in the guise of freedom of expression and claimed that the government has failed to take appropriate action against them. Read More
