CM Siddaramaiah said, "A compensation of Rs 5 lakh each will be given to the families of those who died or committed suicide due to the mistreatment of microfinanciers."
Tibetan woman Gonpo Kyi, sister of imprisoned businessman Dorjee Tashi, allegedly attempted suicide after repeated police assaults and unlawful confinement in Lhasa, the Central Tibetan Administration said. She sustained severe injuries while protesting Chinese authorities' mistreatment and
Gurdhyan Singh, who is a sarpanch of village Kalsana in Punjab's Nabha of Patiala district, was stopped from attending the function despite possessing a valid official invitation issued by the centre.
China should protect the rights of human rights defenders who are imprisoned, ensuring they are not subjected to torture or mistreatment, according to a UN expert, as reported by the United Nations Human Rights Office (UNHRO).
At least 350 Afghans, including women and children, were released from Pakistani jails and returned via Torkham. Many had valid documents but still faced arrest and mistreatment. Some remain separated from families, as deportations and repatriations from Pakistan and Iran continue, Tolo News
Pakistan has intensified its third phase of deporting Afghan migrants, now expanding to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Despite some support at camps, many deportees reported mistreatment, including bribes and harassment, even with legal documents, Tolo News reported. Afghanistan's acting foreign minist
Nearly 750,000 Afghans have returned from Iran in a month, many deported and without money. Returnees say public aid and free transport helped ease their journey. Several allege mistreatment in Iran, including loss of money, housing issues, and lack of medical care, according to Tolo News.
Following the Samajwadi Party's expulsion of three MLAs who supported the BJP in the Rajya Sabha elections, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Monday criticised the SP for its internal issues and alleged mistreatment of its own workers.
Over 1 million Afghans have returned from Pakistan to Afghanistan since October 2023, facing hardships like poor shelter, jobs, and services. UNHCR and WFP are helping returnees, while many report mistreatment by Pakistani police. Pakistan plans to deport 3 million Afghan migrants this year.
A report by the Tibet Action Institute reveals that nearly one million Tibetan children are forcibly placed in Chinese state boarding schools where they face indoctrination, cultural suppression, and mistreatment. The Institute urges global action to protect Tibetan culture and children's ri
She wrote, "This intervention is not only necessary but urgent, as the continued inaction threatens their fundamental rights, personal safety and well-being."