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Pakistan armed forces abduct six individuals during raid in Balochistan
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Pakistan armed forces have abducted six individuals after a raid in the districts of Kech, Kharan, and Dera Bugti in Balochistan.
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Uyghur advocates press for stronger enforcement of forced labor laws and X
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
After President-elect Donald Trump's victory, leaders within the Uyghur American community are urging the US to refocus on the human rights violations in Xinjiang, the north-western region of China where Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities have faced severe oppression.
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Human Rights body directs Gautam Budh Nagar magistrate to address dismal c
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Advocate Ashok Agarwal of the Social Jurist NGO, in a complaint to the NHRC, highlighted serious violations of children's right to education as guaranteed under Articles 14, 21, and 21-A of the Constitution of India, along with the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009
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PAANK October report highlights alarming human rights abuses in Balochista
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The Baloch National Movement's human rights wing, PAANK, has documented 110 enforced disappearances and six extrajudicial killings in Balochistan during October 2024. Accusing Pakistani forces and allied militias of systematic violence, the report calls for urgent international action to add
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UN Human Rights Committee urges major reforms in Pakistan's legal system
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The UN Human Rights Committee has called for sweeping reforms in Pakistan's legal system, including ending civilian trials in military courts, revising privacy laws, and safeguarding freedom of expression. The recommendations, presented during Pakistan's ICCPR review, also address issues suc
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Balochistan: Paank raises alarm over escalating human rights violations
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The Human Rights Department of the Baloch National Movement, Paank, has raised urgent concerns over the extrajudicial killing and the worsening human rights situation in Balochistan.
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NHRC, MEA to hold capacity building program for human rights officers of 8
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
This six-day program is customized for the senior officials of NHRIs of Global South. It aims to enhance the promotion, protection, and strengthening of human rights across diverse regions. It also provides
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Pakistan: Baloch Students' Council Punjab allege state-sponsored repressio
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The Baloch Students' Council in Punjab has condemned alleged state-sponsored repression, including enforced disappearances and systemic discrimination against Baloch students. They argue that these actions aim to obstruct Baloch students' access to education and create a climate of fear.
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Chinese authorities refuse to revisit case of jailed Tibetan activist
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Anya Sengdra, 53, a resident of Kyangchu Township in Gade County in the Golog (Guoluo) Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, has spent six years in prison following his 2018 arrest in Qinghai Province.
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Tibetan MPs meet Czech lawmakers to discuss Tibet's struggles under Chines
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Hosted by prominent Czech government figures, the delegation's visit was supported by Eva Decroix, Chairperson of the Subcommittee for the Support of Democracy and Human Rights Abroad, and Jitka Seitlova, Vice President of the Senate, alongside other members of the Czech Parliament.
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Notable judgements of the most progressive and influential jurist CJI Chan
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Widely regarded as the most progressive and influential jurist in the country, Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud, the 50th Chief Justice of India (CJI), to demit the office on November 10 with a legacy of upholding constitutional values, promoting human rights, and advancing justice in Indi
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JSMM seeks global support for Sindhi self-determination and human rights
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
In a bold move, Shafi Burat, representing the Jeay Sindh Mutahida Mahaz (JSMM), has formally presented the case for the independence of Sindh, also known as Sindhudesh, to the foreign ministers of 119 countries. The letter, sent via email, outlines the political, economic, and cultural gr
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