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New UN report highlights rights abuses in Afghanistan since Taliban takeov
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], July 20 (ANI): The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on Wednesday released a report outlining the human rights situation in Afghanistan over the 10 months since the Taliban takeover.
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US seems less interested in trade with Pakistan: Report
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], July 17 (ANI): Pakistan's dismal record in labour conditions, human rights, religious freedom and governance can turn out to be roadblocks in its attempts to secure a General System of Preferences (GSP) favour from the United States, according to a media report.
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China wants instability in Myanmar: Southeast Asia expert Bertil Lintner
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): China wants instability in Myanmar, and wishes to remain a major controlling player in the politics of the Southeast Asian country, said veteran journalist and regional expert Bertil Lintner on Monday.
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UN body to hold debate on Afghan women's rights on July 1
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], June 30 (ANI): The Geneva-based Human Rights Council (HRC) is set to convene an urgent debate on July 1 to address the human rights of women and girls in Afghanistan.
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UN rights chief's first visit to China seems to be 'wasted historic opport
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Beijing [China], June 27 (ANI): The recent visit of the UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet to China could be a golden chance to investigate the human rights situation in areas like Xinjiang and Tibet and to hold Beijing accountable for its abuses against Uyghurs and Tibetans, but it seems tha
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HRC to convene urgent debate on rights situation of women in Afghanistan
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], June 25 (ANI): The Human Rights Council (HRC) is set to convene an urgent debate on July 1 to address the human rights of women and girls in Afghanistan.
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Hong Kong's ranks slide in new human rights survey
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Hong Kong, June 25 (ANI): A new survey has revealed that the human rights situation in the city has deteriorated since Beijing's crackdown after the pro-democracy protests of 2019.
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Concern rising over persecution of minorities in Malaysia
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], June 18 (ANI): Persecution and sectarianism against minorities in Malaysia including those of the Shia and Ahmadis depict the worsening human rights situation in the country, according to an analysis.
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EU special envoys meet as human rights situation in Afghanistan deteriorat
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], June 12 (ANI): Amid the deteriorating human rights situation due to the Taliban regime, Special Envoy of the European Union for Afghanistan Tomas Niklasson hosted Special Representatives and Envoys for Afghanistan from the EU Member States in Brussels on Saturday.
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Human rights situation depleting with every rising sun in Pakistan
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], June 8 (ANI): Pakistan's human rights records have seemingly touched a new low with several media reports and global bodies reflecting the dire situation for women, minorities, children, and media persons.
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US cautions China against violations of human rights in Africa
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Hong Kong, June 2 (ANI): The US has asked the Chinese government to respect the interests of Africans while asking Beijing to follow human rights, including workers' rights and protection of the environment.
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Johnson, Shehbaz Sharif discuss UK-Pakistan trade, Ukraine conflict over p
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
London [UK], May 31 (ANI): UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday and discussed a range of issues including trade, the human rights situation in Afghanistan and the Ukraine conflict.
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