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Pro Uyghur group slams UN rights chief's Xinjiang visit
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Munich [Germany], May 29 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has expressed its serious disappointment in the outcomes of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet's visit to China, including a trip to Xinjiang.
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UN's rights chief faces flak as she concludes China visit
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Guangzhou [China], May 29 (ANI): United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Saturday wrapped up her six-day China visit amid widespread criticism after she said this trip was "not an investigation" but insisted she spoke with "candour" during her meetings with Chi
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Arrests of lawyers, activists, journalists under national security law in
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Guangzhou [China], May 28 (ANI): On the conclusion of her recent six-day trip to China, UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet on Saturday raised concern over the arrests of lawyers, activists and journalists under the so-called National Security Law in Hong Kong.
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UN rights chief emphasises on importance of children learning in native la
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Guangzhou [China], May 28 (ANI): UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet on Saturday discussed the education policies in Tibet with senior Chinese officials and stressed the importance of children learning in their own language and culture.
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UN rights chief wraps up China visit, urges Beijing to review its counter-
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Guangzhou [China], May 28 (ANI): United Nations human rights chief Michelle Bachelet, who concluded her six-day trip to China, on Saturday said that she has urged Beijing to review its counter-terrorism policies.
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AU Commission chairperson says 'humanitarian emergencies in Africa' perman
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Addis Ababa, May 28 (ANI/Xinhua): Humanitarian emergencies in Africa are a permanent source of concern for the continent, Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat has said.
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Young children who play adventurously have better mental health: Study
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 28 (ANI): According to a new study, children who spend a lot of time in adventurous play, have fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression, and were happy during the first Covid 19 lockdown.
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More than half of Afghanistan's population dependent on humanitarian assis
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], May 28 (ANI): Afghanistan is facing its worst humanitarian crisis since the Taliban seized power in August last year as poverty and unemployment are at an all-time high and families in Kabul are forced to move to the streets.
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India delivers consignment of over 25 tons of medical supplies to Sri Lank
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], May 28 (ANI): Acting High Commissioner of India in Sri Lanka Vinod K. Jacob handed over a consignment of over 25 tons of medical supplies, donated by the Government of India to Minister of Health, Keheliya Rambukwella in Colombo on Friday.
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BSF hands over 4 Bangladeshi nationals to BGB
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 28 (ANI): Four Bangladeshi nationals, including two women, were apprehended and handed over to the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) by Border Security Force as a humanity and goodwill gesture after they entered the Indian territory in search of the employment.
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African leaders gather to address growing humanitarian needs
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], May 28 (ANI/Xinhua): African leaders met on Friday in Malabo, capital of Equatorial Guinea, to address the continent's current humanitarian challenges.
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Taliban dismisses UNSC's call to reverse restrictions on Afghan women
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], May 28 (ANI): The call of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to lift the Taliban's strict measures on Afghan women has been dismissed by the Taliban forces who have termed it as "unfounded."
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