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UN Special Rapporteur expresses concern about media restrictions in Afghan
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The United Nations Human Rights Council's Special Rapporteur for Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, has expressed concern about the surge in restrictions on media in Afghanistan, according to TOLOnews.
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1 in 26 Uyghurs jailed, accounting 1/3 of China's prison population: Uyghu
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
An annual report by a Uyghur advocacy group revealed ongoing persecution in China's far-western Xinjiang province, with an estimated 1 in 26 Uyghurs jailed, accounting for a third of China's prison population, 3.5 times the world's highest rate of imprisonment.
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Human Rights Focus Pakistan President calls for renewed commitment to stan
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Walter lamented the persistent gap in implementing labour policies despite Pakistan's historical engagement with the ILO.
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Pak man arrested in alleged rape of 8-year-old girl
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
According to Mansehra District Police Officer (DPO) Shafiullah Gandapur, a First Information Report (FIR) against the suspect has been lodged at the Garhi Habibullah police station.
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Pakistan: Human Rights Commission calls upon govt to ensure fair treatment
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan on Friday called on the government to ensure fair treatment to journalists and protect them, stated a press release from the organisation.
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Pakistan: Campaign launched for safe return of missing Baloch journalist
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Several human rights activists and Baloch leaders announced the launch of a social media campaign to inquire about the whereabouts of Rashid Hussain Brohi, a Baloch journalist and human rights activist missing since 2018.
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Iran imposes retaliatory sanctions on US, UK for supporting Israeli crimes
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
In a tit-for-tat move, the Iranian Foreign Minister has announced sanctions on more than two dozen American and British individuals and entities for supporting Israel in its 'terrorist acts' and 'human rights violations' against the Palestinian people, Iranian state news agency, IRNA reporte
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Colombia to break diplomatic ties with Israel, citing genocide accusations
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Addressing a gathering on International Workers' Day in Bogota, Petro emphasised the necessity for countries to take active stances in response to the escalating crisis in Gaza.
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UAE pioneer in ensuring decent, safe working conditions for workers: UAHR
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The Union Association for Human Rights (UAHR) acknowledged the UAE's position as a global leader in securing decent, safe, and respectful working conditions for its workforce.
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Baloch rights activist Mahrang Baloch highlights exploitation faced by wom
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The fifth edition of the Asma Jahangir Conference 2024, titled "People's Mandate, Protection of Civil Rights in South Asia" concluded in Lahore on Sunday and witnessed the participation of several judges, human rights activists, office bearers from the government of Pakistan, Samaa TV report
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Qatar pledges USD 3 million aid to Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner Offic
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the funds aim to support initiatives designed to improve the lives of children, citizens affected by armed conflicts, and the overall population in Ukraine.
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UK: Baloch National Movement launches campaign against human rights abuses
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Led by the Cambridgeshire unit of the Baloch National Movement UK Chapter, the campaign seeks to raise awareness within the Cambridge community regarding the adversities faced by the Baloch population in Pakistan.
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