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Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of "deliberate forced displacement" of P
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
A recent Human Rights Watch (HRW) report highlighted the "alarming actions" of Israeli authorities and said that the authorities carried out "deliberate forced displacement" of Palestinian civilians in Gaza since October 2023 and are responsible for "war crimes and crimes against humanity."
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Tibetan activist released but remains under heavy surveillance amid ongoin
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Tashi Wangchuk, a prominent advocate for Tibetan language rights, was held in detention for 15 days on accusations of "disrupting social order" and allegedly spreading false information online. He is now reportedly under tight surveillance.
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Iranian man, resuscitated once from gallows, hanged again after victim's f
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
A 26-year-old man, who was sentenced to 'qisas' (retribution-in-kind) for murder after his arrest in October 2018, was taken to the gallows in April and hanged but pulled down after 28 seconds at the request of the plaintiffs and transferred back to his cell after being resuscitated, Norway-
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"Baloch students are facing continuous violence by govt": Pakistani human
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Prominent Pakistani human rights activist Mahrang Baloch on Wednesday said that the Baloch students are facing relentless violence and harassment at the hands of the government, with the latest incident being a raid by Quetta police on the Bolan Medical College (BMC) hostel.
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Pakistan armed forces abduct six individuals during raid in Balochistan
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Pakistan armed forces have abducted six individuals after a raid in the districts of Kech, Kharan, and Dera Bugti in Balochistan.
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Uyghur advocates press for stronger enforcement of forced labor laws and X
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
After President-elect Donald Trump's victory, leaders within the Uyghur American community are urging the US to refocus on the human rights violations in Xinjiang, the north-western region of China where Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities have faced severe oppression.
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Human Rights body directs Gautam Budh Nagar magistrate to address dismal c
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Advocate Ashok Agarwal of the Social Jurist NGO, in a complaint to the NHRC, highlighted serious violations of children's right to education as guaranteed under Articles 14, 21, and 21-A of the Constitution of India, along with the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009
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PAANK October report highlights alarming human rights abuses in Balochista
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Baloch National Movement's human rights wing, PAANK, has documented 110 enforced disappearances and six extrajudicial killings in Balochistan during October 2024. Accusing Pakistani forces and allied militias of systematic violence, the report calls for urgent international action to add
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UN Human Rights Committee urges major reforms in Pakistan's legal system
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The UN Human Rights Committee has called for sweeping reforms in Pakistan's legal system, including ending civilian trials in military courts, revising privacy laws, and safeguarding freedom of expression. The recommendations, presented during Pakistan's ICCPR review, also address issues suc
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Balochistan: Paank raises alarm over escalating human rights violations
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Human Rights Department of the Baloch National Movement, Paank, has raised urgent concerns over the extrajudicial killing and the worsening human rights situation in Balochistan.
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NHRC, MEA to hold capacity building program for human rights officers of 8
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
This six-day program is customized for the senior officials of NHRIs of Global South. It aims to enhance the promotion, protection, and strengthening of human rights across diverse regions. It also provides
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Pakistan: Baloch Students' Council Punjab allege state-sponsored repressio
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Baloch Students' Council in Punjab has condemned alleged state-sponsored repression, including enforced disappearances and systemic discrimination against Baloch students. They argue that these actions aim to obstruct Baloch students' access to education and create a climate of fear.
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