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Pakistan goes beyond territory to harass its citizens living abroad: Europ
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Paris [France], March 29 (ANI): Pakistan is one such country that has gone beyond its territory to harass and intimidate its citizens settled abroad, according to a European think tank adding that repressive regimes tend to use violence, intimidation and technology to silence dissent abroad.
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As summer begins NHRC asks govt to ensure potable drinking water across co
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 29 (ANI): The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) asked the Central Ministry of Jal Shakti to constitute a committee to look into the supply of potable drinking water to all the citizens of India.
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Boycotting Xinjiang cotton has become a human rights issue: Taiwanese le
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], March 29 (ANI): Boycotting cotton from the Chinese Uyghur region of Xinjiang is no longer just a political issue, but has become a human rights issue, said Taiwanese Legislative Speaker You Si-kun.
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UN panel finds 'alarming' media restrictions in Pakistan
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New York [US], March 28 (ANI): A UN human rights panel has expressed its concerns over an "alarming pattern of restrictions" on freedom of expression in Pakistan.
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US condemns China's sanctions against American, Canadian officials over hu
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 28 (ANI): The United States on Saturday (local time) condemned China's sanctions against two American religious-rights officials and a Canadian MP and said that Beijing's attempt to silence criticism of human rights abuse in Xinjiang invites international scrutiny.<
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NHRC summons Mizoram Chief Secretary over 'cancer' cases in state
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 27 (ANI): The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued conditional summons to the Chief Secretary of the Government of Mizoram to appear before the Commission on May 31 along with the requisite reports on steps taken by the State on preventive and curative
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Biden, UK PM voice concerns about China's response to Xinjiang-related san
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
London [UK], March 27 (ANI): US President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson have expressed concerns about actions taken by China after the UK, America and European Union (EU) imposed sanctions on human rights violators in Xinjiang.
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Bangladeshi Americans recall horror of March 25, 1971, demand apology from
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 26 (ANI): A US-based Bangladeshi organisation, Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM), held a car rally on Thursday, followed by a protest outside the Pakistani Embassy in Washington DC demanding an apology for the 1971 genocide named 'Operation Search
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China imposes restrictions on 9 UK citizens, 4 entities in response to Xin
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Beijing [China], March 26 (ANI): China has introduced sanctions on nine UK citizens and four entities in response to London's sanctions on Beijing over the issue of human rights abuses in Xinjiang province, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
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Turkey conveys 'sensitivity' to China over rights abuses against Uyghurs
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Ankara [Turkey], March 26 (ANI): Amid growing global concerns over human rights abuses in China, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu conveyed "sensitivity" regarding the treatment meted out to Uyghur Turks.
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UN's top human rights forum passes resolutions on Belarus
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], March 25, (ANI): The United States co-sponsored the EU resolution condemning the continuing human rights abuses in Belarus surrounding the fraudulent August 9, 2020 presidential election at the 46th Session of UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Wednesday.
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NHRC issues notice UP DGP over alleged arrest of 10 people in 'false' case
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 25 (ANI): The National Human Rights Commission issued notices to the Director-General of Police (DGP), Uttar Pradesh over the arrest of ten people in an alleged false case by the policemen in Etah district.
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