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OHCHR to set up office in Bangladesh, MOU signed
Updated : 8 months ago IST
The Government of Bangladesh has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) to establish a mission in the country aimed at supporting the promotion and protection of human rights, the Chief Adviser's
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NHRC takes suo motu action on reports alleging custodial abuse in Delhi
Updated : 8 months ago IST
According to reports, the victim--an IP University contract employee residing in Nangli Vihar--was taken into custody on July 10 for questioning regarding a theft complaint filed by a woman supervisor. Tragically, he died by "suicide" on July 11. A note purportedly written by the victim has
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Tajikistan begins forced deportation of Afghan refugees despite UNHCR prot
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Russia's recent formal recognition of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan is thought to have triggered policy realignments across Central Asia. Tajikistan, which has historically provided safe haven to Afghan opposition figures and been openly critical of the Taliban, may now be signaling a pi
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Pakistan Accused of Collective Punishment After Raid on Dr. Sabiha Baloch'
Updated : 8 months ago IST
In a strongly worded statement, Dr. Sabiha described the raid as part of a "systematic campaign of collective punishment" and urged international human rights bodies to intervene before the situation worsens further.
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NHRC takes Suo Motu cognisance of school van-train collision in Tamil Nadu
Updated : 8 months ago IST
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, has taken suo motu cognisance of an incident reported from Cuddalore district in Tamil Nadu, where a passenger train collided with a school van at an unmanned level crossing, leading to the death of three children and injuring several other
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Amnesty International slams Pakistan for using anti-terror laws to crush B
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Amnesty International has called for the immediate release of Baloch Yakjehti Committee leaders detained in Pakistan, calling it part of a wider crackdown on peaceful activism. The group raised concerns over torture, denial of medical aid, and misuse of anti-terror laws against Baloch human
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NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of witchcraft-related killings in Bihar
Updated : 8 months ago IST
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report regarding the alleged murder and burning of five members of a Scheduled Tribe family in Purnia district, Bihar, on the night of July 6.
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Pak: Paank highlights ongoing human rights violation in Balochistan amid e
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Leading Baloch human rights body, Paank highlighted on Wednesday yet another case of enforced disappearance which took place in Balochistan.
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NHRC takes notice of drowning incidents involving children in Delhi-NCR
Updated : 8 months ago IST
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognisance of two incidents involving the drowning of young boys in Delhi and Greater Noida, both reported on July 7.
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Pak uses Intelligence Agencies to harass detained Baloch activists' kin, s
Updated : 8 months ago IST
She urged Pakistan's judiciary, civil society, bar councils, and international human rights organisations to intervene in the matter to restore the rule of law and safeguard the fundamental human rights of the detained people.
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Baloch National Movement urges EU to reconsider economic cooperation with
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking on the formation of a dedicated BNM committee to document human rights violations in Balochistan, Baloch said the initiative aims to systematically inform EU institutions about the atrocities being committed daily by the Pakistani state.
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Activist Rabinder Ghosh raises alarm over "ethnic cleansing" of Hindus in
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Human rights activist Rabinder Ghosh on Sunday sounded the alarm on the alleged ethnic cleansing of Hindus in Bangladesh, claiming that the government's inaction amounts to a serious threat to the minority community.
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