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UNAMA reiterates its commitment to rights of women, girls in Afghanistan
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
As women and girls continue to face denial of basic human rights under the Taliban in Afghanistan, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has reiterated its commitment to the rights of women and girls in the country on the occasion of World Human Rights Day, according t
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Vice President Dhankhar says India is a role model in human rights
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday highlighted the affirmative changes taking place in the country, home to one-sixth of humanity, in the advancement of human rights, asserting its position as a 'Role Model' for the world.
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UN special rapporteur condemns lack of accountability for crimes in Afghan
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The United Nations Special Rapporteur for Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, condemned the lack of accountability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and human rights violations, TOLO News reported.
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NHRC issues notice to Manipur govt over reported killing of 13 people in g
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that at least 13 people were killed in a gun fight in Leithao village near Saibol in Tengnoupal, Manipur, on Monday.
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Amnesty International calls for release of four Afghan women human right d
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Amnesty International expressed concern over the detention and alleged torture of women rights defenders in Taliban prisons and demanded their release, as reported by Khaama Press.
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"Does not go far enough": UK immigration minister resigns over controversi
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The UK government's plan to transfer asylum seekers awaiting decisions on their claims to Rwanda has faced significant legal challenges since its announcement in April 2022.
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UN experts raise concern over condition of Afghan nationals in Pakistan
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The UN experts highlighted the alarming risk of human rights violations against Afghan nationals in Pakistan and urged for their protection, Khaama Press reported.
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Pakistan: Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement appeals to UN for immediate release of
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
In a letter penned to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, the PTM has "strongly condemned the abortive assassination attempt by the Pakistan Army and subsequent illegal arrest of PTM Leader, well-known human rights activist Manzoor Pashteen, by joint ISI-Police operation in Chaman dis
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15 organisations declared unlawful associations under UAPA: MHA to Rajya S
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
All these organisations were declared as unlawful associations under Section 3 of the UAPA, 1967 between 2019 and 2023, Union Minister of State for Home Nityanad Rai responded in written reply to a query.
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Canada: UKPNP raises concern over human rights violations in Pakistan-occu
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Kashmiri political activists raised concern over the gross human rights violations in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in a recently held seminar in Calgary.
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"Where the hell are you?": Israeli PM tears into women's right groups over
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu came down heavily on international human rights organisations, women's groups and the UN for failing to speak out about the rapes and other atrocities committed by Hamas against Israeli women.
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Torkham Border closed for Afghan nationals sans visas, passports
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The information and culture department in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province issued a statement confirming the closure of the Torkham border for patients lacking proper documentation, including visas and passports.
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