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Uyghur hatmaker, wife confirmed dead while serving sentence in Xinjiang: R
Updated : 3 years, 1 month 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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Large-scale violation of basic human rights in Pakistan's Sindh: Report
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Sikandar G. Soomro writes for Pahenji Akhbar that, on one hand, while government and non-government bodies make peoples' lives hell, on the other hand, criminals and dacoits are adding to the problems of people from Sindh.
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NHRC issues notice to Bihar Chief Secretary over illness of 150 children a
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday issued notice to the Chief Secretary, Government of Bihar over the reported illness of about 150 children after consuming Mid-Day-Meal at a government school in West Champaran.
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Activists gather in Dharamshala to discuss 'China and the Changing Global
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Activists from across the world gathered in the North Indian hill town Dharamshala to participate in a 3-day conference on 'China and the changing global Order'.
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Has China trapped Afghanistan in its sinister debt trap diplomacy?
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
After leaving a number of smaller countries 'high and dry', China, the current villain in global politics, has now set its sights on Afghanistan, a war-torn South Asian country that has been facing increasing global marginalisation owing to its appalling human rights track record.
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Bangladesh to respond to US Congressmen on letter alleging human rights ab
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Bangladesh Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Shahariar Alam said there is a significant gap in the information and they will respond to issues raised in the letter
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Pakistan: Human rights body demands repeal of blasphemy laws, setting pris
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has demanded the repeal of the blasphemy laws and to stop the practices of victimizations in Pakistan.
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"Plastic has emerged as a serious threat": NHRC on World Environment Day
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
"This year's theme very aptly underlines the urgent need to combat the detrimental effects of plastic on our planet and promote alternative eco-friendly usable replacing single-use plastic material, which is necessary to preserve human life and protect rights. In this regard, rigorous policy
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Conditions of minorities in Pakistan similar to Afghan refugees: Report
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Lack of human rights and discrimination in the applicability of the rule of law makes it even more challenging for minorities in Pakistan to have stable livelihoods and protection.
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Central Asia-EU meeting: Leaders express concern about Afghanistan's situa
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
President of the European Council, Charles Michel, while speaking at the meeting, called for the establishment of an inclusive government in Afghanistan, and respect for human rights, especially the right to education and work for women and girls in Afghanistan.
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34 years of Tiananmen Square massacre: US says will support human rights i
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
On the 34th anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre, the United States said that it will continue to support human rights and fundamental freedoms in China and around the world.
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China continues to suppress Tibet over human rights
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Ever since China attacked the sovereignty of Tibetans in 1951, Tibetan's lives constantly deteriorated. And ever since the protest in 2008, over 150 people have self-immolated as a form of protest.
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