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Treatment of Uyghurs by China continues to make headlines as minority face
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Uyghur minorities in China continue to make headlines as the newest challenge they pose is of surveillance, according to a report of Modern Diplomacy.
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Minorities in India enjoy more freedom, development than those in neighbou
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
An interfaith delegation of the Indian Minorities Foundation (IMF) has censured the attempts to "misrepresent" the facts and the bias shown by the Western agencies towards India, concerning religious freedom in the country.
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US religious freedom report alleges violations in China, Iran
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that most oppressive nations around the world are growing even more dire. "Governments in many parts of the world continue to target religious minorities using a host of methods, including torture, beatings, unlawful surveillance, and so-called re-educa
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Pakistan lenient in enforcing blasphemy laws against Chinese nationals: Re
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Christians, Hindus, and members of other minorities accused of blasphemy languish in jail for years, unless they are lynched by angry mobs. Some, such as Asia Bibi, are liberated only thanks to international mobilization.
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How Pakistan failed to safeguard citizens from political and economic expl
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The incidents of enforced disappearances, the safety of religious minorities or lack thereof, and the diminishing rights of women and children have remained a grave cause of concern. The year 2022 was chaotic and fatal for the people in Pakistan. The devastating floods last monsoon led to ex
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Vicious cycle of violence, suppression continues in Pakistan: Report
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Recently, on May 4, six teachers, belonging to a minority community, were killed. According to Geo News, several teachers of the same school were killed in two separate incidents in Upper Kurram Tehsil of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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Jamiat Ulema Isna Asharia Kargil-Ladakh condemns attack on Shias in Pakist
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The press conference was addressed by President JUAIK Ladakh, Sheikh Nazir Mehdi Mohammadi who said that the persecution of Shia Muslims of Pakistan is not a new thing whether its Quetta or any other place, the killers of Shias are known and roaming free.
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Congress against terror, communal forces: MP Muraleedharan responds to PM
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI on Friday, Muraleedharan said, "The Congress has been opposing terrorism in the country from the very beginning. We are against communal forces as well. PM Modi says Congress is supporting terrorists for vote bank politics. We are only supporting our minorities and standin
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Minorities facing persecution, repression in Pakistan
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Not only the Hindus, Christians and Sikhs but Shias and Ahamdiyyas also are facing continuous suppression.
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Targeted killings of religious minorities in Pakistan
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The failure of law enforcement agencies to apprehend the perpetrators of these murders has left religious minorities in Pakistan feeling frustrated, angry, and increasingly helpless.
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Congress' Karnataka manifesto promises to raise quota limit to 75 pc; talk
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The Congress on Tuesday released its manifesto for Karnataka polls making a slew of promises such as 'Gruha Jyoti', 'Gruha Lakshmi' and 'Anna Bhagya' even as it apparently sought to draw a parallel between Bajrang Dal and PFI and said it will take decisive action as per law including impo
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"PM Modi has ensured inclusive growth of Dalits, minorities in last nine y
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Appreciating the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the members of New Zealand Guru Ravidas Sabha credited the government for taking several steps for the welfare and development of Dalits and Backward communities and making them equal partners in the inclusive development of Ind
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