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Bangladesh being pushed toward destruction by radical forces: former minis
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In an exclusive interaction with ANI, Arafat expressed grave concern over the escalating violence against minorities, the "rigged" nature of upcoming polls, and the alleged influence of the ISI in dismantling the democratic fabric of Bangladesh.
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"India-Maldives ties getting back on track": Ex-Vice President of Maldives
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Faisal Naseem, Former Vice President of the Maldives, stressed that India-Maldives relations are reaching greater heights.
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Bangladesh minorities protest lynching of Hindu man in Mymensingh, demand
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Hindu and minority groups in Bangladesh protested in Dhaka over the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh, alleging rising religious extremism and government inaction. Protesters demanded justice, security for minorities and accountability, expressing fear over continued violence and
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"Condemn such acts of destructive and violent religious frenzy": Minority
Updated : 11 months ago IST
People in large numbers gathered in Shahbagh to protest against government's decision to demolish Durga Temple.
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World Uyghur Congress welcomes US sanctions on 37 companies linked to forc
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In a post on X, the World Uyghur Congress stated that this move includes major players in industries such as solar energy, textiles, and mining, many of which are linked to the exploitation of Uyghur and other ethnic minority groups in East Turkistan.
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Activists warn of China's growing influence on cultural identity and free
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Activists at a US congressional hearing warn of China's growing influence on the cultural identity and free speech of US-based minority groups, including Uyghurs, Tibetans, and Mongolians. These activists share concerns over China's efforts to suppress their language, history, and activism a
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"Interim Bangladesh government failed to protect minorities": Chairman Mus
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Chairperson of the Muslim Students' Organisation of India, Shujaat Ali Quadri on Saturday expressed concerns over the interim government's inability to safeguard minority groups in Bangladesh.
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US calls on China to end repression of Uyghurs, religious minority groups
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The US State Department expressed disappointment on Friday, on the second anniversary of a United Nations report on human rights in Xinjiang, and called on China to take action and end the current repression of Muslim Uyghurs and other ethnic and religious minority groups.
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US reaffirms support for Rohingya on 7th anniversary of Burma genocide
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The ongoing humanitarian crisis and human rights abuses in Burma exacerbate difficulties faced by members of many of Burma's ethnic and religious minority groups, and Rohingya in particular, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement on Saturday.
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US report exposes arbitrary detention of Uyghurs, other Muslim minority gr
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
From criminal prosecution of journalists to the prohibition of independent trade unions, the findings underscore a troubling pattern of oppression and injustice.
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Chinese govt arbitrarily detains over 1 mn Uyghurs, members of other Musli
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The Chinese government has arbitrarily arrested and detained over one million Uyghurs and members of other predominantly Muslim minority groups from 2017 to 2023, according to a report released by the United States.
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The Counter Majoritarian Conundrum: Parag Tripathi, Jurist & Sr. Advoc
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Sonipat (Haryana) [India], April 19: "The Protection of fundamental rights and the spirit of liberty are central to our democracy. In this context the play of the counter majoritarian doctrine inherent in judicial review and at times the abandonment thereof, is what makes the study of the co
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