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In meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister, US Deputy State Secretary raises
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Beijing [China], July 26 (ANI): US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman on Monday met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and raised concerns over human rights issues, including Beijing's anti-democratic crackdown in Hong Kong and the ongoing genocide in Xinjiang.
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Japan asks China to halt intrusions in Senkakus, address human rights issu
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], April 5 (ANI): Japan Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on Monday urged China to halt its illegal intrusions into its territorial waters around the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea and address the human rights issues in Xinjiang and the ongoing political situation in Hong
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Rights report highlights unlawful killings and forced disappearance of Bal
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], March 31 (ANI): In its 2020 Country Reports on Human Rights, the US State Department has highlighted significant human rights issues in Pakistan, including unlawful or arbitrary killings by the government and forced disappearance of Pashtun, Sindhi and Baloch human rights
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UK demands UN address human rights violations in China
Updated : 5 years ago IST
London [UK], February 22 (ANI): UK Foreign Minister Dominic Raab called on the UN Human Rights Council on Monday to address the human rights violations in China stating that the international body does not "consistently" pinpoint areas of the prevalence of the most pressing human rights issu
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Uyghur body to hold protest against China on International Human Rights Da
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], December 9 (ANI): A pro-Uyghur body named East Turkistan National Awakening Movement is set to hold protests in various countries around the world on International Human Rights Day on December 10 to raise awareness about the ongoing human rights issues in China.
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Japan mulls US-style law to deal with human rights issues in China
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], November 12 (ANI): Amid growing criticism against China for its human rights abuses in Xinjiang, Japan is mulling a legal foundation for sanctions, similar to those imposed by the US and Europe.
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Ahead of crucial EU summit, Merkel criticises China over Hong Kong, other
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Berlin [Germany], October 1 (ANI): German Chancellor Angela Merkel has criticised China over recent developments in Hong Kong and other "dreadful and often horrible" human rights issues.
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Nod to reorganise Army headquarters; 206 officers to be moved to field for
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 21 (ANI): In major decisions concerning re-organisation of Army headquarters, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a separate vigilance cell under Chief of Army Staff (COAS), an umbrella organisation under Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS) for enhanced focus on h
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Army to set up Human Rights section
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 21 (ANI): The army has decided to set up a special Human Rights Section headed by an Additional Director General of Major General rank which will serve as an umbrella organisation under the Vice Chief of Army Staff for enhanced focus on human rights issues.
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Trump, Saudi Crown Prince discuss Iran, human rights
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], Apr 10 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) had a telephonic conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, where the two leaders discussed Iran and human rights issues.
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US vows to assist Sri Lanka in addressing development challenges
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Colombo, July 13 (ANI): Commending Sri Lanka for taking measures in compliance with the UN resolution to address the human rights issues, the United States has vowed that it will continue to support the government in all the challenges towards development.
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