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Has China trapped Afghanistan in its sinister debt trap diplomacy?
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
After leaving a number of smaller countries 'high and dry', China, the current villain in global politics, has now set its sights on Afghanistan, a war-torn South Asian country that has been facing increasing global marginalisation owing to its appalling human rights track record.
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Bangladesh to respond to US Congressmen on letter alleging human rights ab
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Bangladesh Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Shahariar Alam said there is a significant gap in the information and they will respond to issues raised in the letter
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Pakistan: Human rights body demands repeal of blasphemy laws, setting pris
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has demanded the repeal of the blasphemy laws and to stop the practices of victimizations in Pakistan.
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"Plastic has emerged as a serious threat": NHRC on World Environment Day
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
"This year's theme very aptly underlines the urgent need to combat the detrimental effects of plastic on our planet and promote alternative eco-friendly usable replacing single-use plastic material, which is necessary to preserve human life and protect rights. In this regard, rigorous policy
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Conditions of minorities in Pakistan similar to Afghan refugees: Report
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Lack of human rights and discrimination in the applicability of the rule of law makes it even more challenging for minorities in Pakistan to have stable livelihoods and protection.
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Central Asia-EU meeting: Leaders express concern about Afghanistan's situa
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
President of the European Council, Charles Michel, while speaking at the meeting, called for the establishment of an inclusive government in Afghanistan, and respect for human rights, especially the right to education and work for women and girls in Afghanistan.
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34 years of Tiananmen Square massacre: US says will support human rights i
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
On the 34th anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre, the United States said that it will continue to support human rights and fundamental freedoms in China and around the world.
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China continues to suppress Tibet over human rights
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Ever since China attacked the sovereignty of Tibetans in 1951, Tibetan's lives constantly deteriorated. And ever since the protest in 2008, over 150 people have self-immolated as a form of protest.
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More than 2.5 million girls deprived of education in Afghanistan: US speci
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
More than 2.5 million girls are deprived of education in Afghanistan, US Special envoy for Afghan women, girls and human rights Rina Amiri said, pointing towards the plight of females in the war-torn country, reported Khaam Press.
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Plight of women in Pak prisons 'A Nightmare for Everyone': HRW Report
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The Pakistani prisons are one of the most overcrowded ones in the world, according to a Human Rights Watch (HRW) report, prison cells that were designed for a maximum of three people were reportedly holding up to 15 inmates on average.
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NHRC issues notice to Andhra govt over 'lack of school' in tribal hamlet i
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
According to a statement by the commission, reportedly, as children could not take a walk through six kilometers of rough terrain in the forest to attend school, they prefer to work along with their parents.
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US: Republican Senators propose bill to impose new sanctions on Taliban fo
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
As per the bill, President Joe Biden must impose sanctions on the Taliban for their involvement in terrorism, drug trafficking, and violations of women's rights, Fox News reported.
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