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Saudi Arabia court sentences retired teacher to death over online comments
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The 54-year-old retired Saudi teacher, Muhammad al-Ghamdi, was sentenced “following 5 tweets criticizing corruption and human rights violations,” his brother Saeed bin Nasser al-Ghamdi tweeted last week.
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NHRC issues notice to Jharkhand Govt over poor upkeep, management of Jamsh
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Commission has observed that a Government institution cannot be allowed to remain in complete apathy and neglect due to the negligence of the officers, causing human rights violations of the children in conflict with the law, some of whom have been staying in JJH for years together.
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UKPNP delegation briefs European Economic and Social Committee member on h
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
During the meeting, the UKPNP delegation passionately conveyed their concerns regarding the ongoing human rights violations in PoK as well as across the nation. The UKPNP delegation presented a comprehensive overview of the current political, social, economic, cultural, land-grabbing, and en
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US bill would punish non-US companies found working with entities supporti
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Two lawmakers in the United States re-introduced a bill to Congress on Tuesday that would expand US sanctions to include foreign companies that do business with entities that are contributing to human rights violations against ethnic Uyghurs in China's Far West, reported Radio Free Asia.
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Activists raise concern over persecution of ethnic minorities by Pakistan
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
They raised concern over the gross human rights violations committed by Pakistan against Baloch, Sindhi and the Pashtuns, and against the Uyghur Muslims by China.
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Antony Blinken raises concerns over Beijing's human rights violations in X
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Blinken also stressed that the US will continue to work with its allies and partners to advance our vision for a world that is free, open, and upholds the 'rules-based international order'.
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Uyghur hatmaker, wife confirmed dead while serving sentence in Xinjiang: R
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Haji'ahun and his wife Mehpiremhan, natives of Maralbeshi county in Kashgar prefecture, were each given a 10-year term in Tumshuq Prison in 2019 for engaging in "illegal" religious activities, sources quoted by RFA said.
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Netherlands: Baloch National Movement protests against Pakistan's nuclear
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The protesters held placards and banners with slogans against Pakistan's nuclear weapons and the devastating effects of the tests on the Baloch people and the environment. The protesters also condemned the human rights violations by the Pakistani army in Balochistan.
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Xizang Development Forum serving as propaganda tool for Chinese Communist
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
China is trying to showcase Tibet's "development" and "human rights protection" to the world. However, Beijing continues to hide its grave human rights violations in Tibet.
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Canadian lawmakers highlight human rights violations in Pakistan
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, 16 members of the Canada-Pakistan Parliamentary Friendship Group called for immediate action to address the issue.
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Pro-democracy activist from Hong Kong urges G7 leaders to stop China from
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
William Lee, a Pro-democracy activist from Hong Kong, has urged G7 leaders to stop China from committing human rights violations.
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"Being a security organisation RAW exempted under RTI,": Delhi HC
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The Delhi High recently refused to interfere with an order of CIC stating that the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) is an exempted organisation under the Right to Information Act.
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