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UN condemns arrest of Mahrang Baloch amid violent crackdown in Quetta
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Mary Lawlor, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders, has strongly condemned the recent arrest of Baloch rights leader Mahrang Baloch and the violent crackdown on peaceful protesters by Pakistani security forces in Quetta.
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China's Metok dam poses severe risks to Tibet's environment, warns UN advo
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Phuntsok Tobgyal, the UN Advocacy Officer at the Office of Tibet in Geneva, raised serious concerns about the environmental and social impacts of China's proposed Metok Dam during the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), as reported by Tibet.net.
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RSS calls to stand in solidarity with Hindu society of Bangladesh, express
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha (ABPS) - RSS' highest decision making body- also called the "oppression" of minorities in Bangladesh a "serious" violation of human rights.
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Pakistan: Paank laments arrest of Mahrang Baloch amid violent crackdown on
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Paank, the human rights department of the Baloch national movement, criticized the arrest of Baloch rights leader Mahrang Baloch and the violent crackdown on peaceful protesters by Pakistani security forces in Quetta.
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Pakistan: Hakeem Baloch condemns Mahrang Baloch's arrest during 'peaceful
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Hakeem Baloch, a member of the Baloch National Movement's Foreign Committee, strongly criticised the arrest of Mahrang Baloch and the lamented human rights violations in Quetta after the Pakistani forces shot dead five protesters during a 'peaceful protest'.
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India's UN Representative raises voice at UNHRC over persecution of Hindus
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Christians (2.4 billion) and Hindus (1.2 billion) are considered minorities in Pakistan, constituting only over 3 per cent of the country's total population, and they endure severe persecution.
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Geneva: Balochistan human rights crisis raised at UNHRC session
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Niaz Baloch, Coordinator of the Baloch National Movement (BNM) Foreign Department and a Central Committee Member, highlighted the alarming human rights situation in Balochistan during the 58th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva.
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Tibetan representative highlights China's suppression at UNHRC side event
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Tibetan Representative focused on preserving Tibetan identity, culture, and education, highlighting the need to preserve Tibet's distinct identity because there is a genuine risk that it won't last.
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Baloch leader Mehran Marri links Jaffar Express attack to Pakistan's repre
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Baloch leader Mehran Marri has condemned Pakistan's military operations in Balochistan, linking the BLA's Jaffar Express attack and the Noshki blast to systematic repression. He dismissed negotiations with Pakistan, emphasising that Balochistan will accept nothing less than full independence
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Canada condemns China's execution of four citizens over drug charges
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Canada has condemned China's execution of four Canadians on drug-related charges, with Foreign Minister Melanie Joly vowing to continue seeking clemency for others facing similar sentences. The executions, which took place earlier this year, have further strained diplomatic relations between
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China restricts Thai journalists during Xinjiang visit amid Uyghur deporta
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Chinese authorities closely monitored Thai journalists during a carefully controlled visit to Xinjiang, demanding to review and delete unapproved photos. The visit, aimed at showcasing Uyghur welfare, followed Thailand's deportation of 40 Uyghurs to China, a move widely condemned by the inte
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Pakistan: Several women injured after police use batons to disperse famili
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The relatives had assembled to identify bodies brought in by security forces. The violence erupted when families of forcibly disappeared persons, along with human rights activists, attempted to enter the hospital to view the bodies, The Balochistan Post reported.
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