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Nine dead, curfew imposed in parts of Nepal as 'Gen Z' protest over social
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Nepal Police said, "Nine people have lost their lives as protest turned violent in Kathmandu as people staged a massive protest against the ban on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other social media sites, leading to clashes between police and protesters."
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BNM to strengthen partnership with UNPO to spotlight human rights abuses i
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Baloch National Movement (BNM) plans to deepen ties with UNPO after an online meeting. BNM highlighted human rights abuses and enforced disappearances in Balochistan, while UNPO pledged support. Earlier protests in the Netherlands called for justice for victims, urging global organisa
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Baloch American Congress Prez slams Pakistan over human rights violations,
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
President of the Baloch American Congress, Dr Tara Chand Baloch, has launched a scathing attack on Pakistan's judiciary and intelligence agencies, accusing them of gross violations of human rights against the Baloch people.
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Protest outside Karachi Press Club enters 34th day over enforced disappear
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Protest outside Karachi Press Club entered its 34th day after a student was forcibly disappeared earlier in July, leading the Baloch human rights body, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), reported on Saturday.
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Pashtun National Jirga condemns Pakistan over enforced disappearances and
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
On the International Day for the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, the Pashtun National Jirga (PNJ) released a strong statement denouncing Pakistan's persistent human rights violations against Pashtuns and calling for immediate international action.
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3rd internet shutdown in Balochistan; rights group criticise online censor
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Human rights watchdog Amnesty International has denounced the move, stating that these blanket shutdowns infringe on citizens' rights to information, free expression, and freedom of movement.
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Pakistan: HRCP pushes for a justice-oriented legal system at landmark conf
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) hosted a conference titled "Decolonising the Law: Human Rights and Legal Reform in Pakistan" to examine the enduring legacy of colonial-era legislation and its detrimental impact on Pakistan's governance and judicial systems.
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US sanctions three Palestinian NGOs, adds them to Treasury's "Specially De
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The NGOs- Al Haq, Al Mezan, and the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights were added to the Department of the Treasury's "Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List" on Thursday, as per Al Jazeera.
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HRFP expresses deep concern over violence against religious minorities in
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has raised alarm over rising violence and discrimination against religious minorities, documenting cases of mob attacks, forced conversions, abductions, killings, and misuse of blasphemy laws across Pakistan, while urging justice and protection for vulnerab
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Punjab: NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of Patiala infant case
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Reportedly, the attendants of the patients have alleged that stray dogs are often found roaming freely inside the hospital premises. They have also alleged poor sanitation, lack of security and negligence by the hospital authorities, the NHRC said.
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CFU marks third anniversary of UN Uyghur rights report, urges action again
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
According to CFU, the 2022 OHCHR report was the first by a UN body to acknowledge that the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) actions in East Turkistan may amount to international crimes, including crimes against humanity.
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"State is afraid of peaceful struggle": Sammi Deen Baloch condemns Ghani
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
She stated that despite repeated pleas from his family, no FIR has been registered, no charges filed, and no court appearance made. His disappearance has sparked outrage among human rights defenders, who accuse state institutions of operating with impunity.
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