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China's war on religion raises international outcry
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
On China's 76th National Day, survivors of persecution, international rights activists, US lawmakers, and activists convened at the US Capitol for a major conference titled "Faith Under Siege: Confronting Religious Persecution and Oppression in China." The gathering shed light on the Chines
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Bangladesh rights group expresses dismay over Yunus's denial of minority p
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Parishad highlighted that the UN Fact-Finding Mission Report dated February 12, 2025, also documented the persecution of minorities, including the Hindu community, that has been ongoing since August 5, 2024, and which "continues sporadically and in isolated incidents across the country."
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JSMM Issues urgent international appeal over 65% pension cuts in Sindh
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
JSMM has appealed to the UN and global leaders over a 65% pension cut in Sindh, calling it economic persecution of retirees. The group demands full pension restoration, relief aid, and accountability, warning of international protests if their demands are ignored.
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Campaign for Uyghurs founder urges Philadelphia Mayor to cancel Chinese fl
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Rushan Abbas, head of Campaign for Uyghurs, urged Philadelphia's mayor to cancel a planned Chinese flag-raising on September 30. Citing her sister's imprisonment and CCP abuses, she warned the event would legitimise atrocities and called for standing with victims of tyranny instead of author
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Bangladesh minorities face growing persecution, GHRD alerts UN Human Rig
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
At the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), the UN-EU Human Rights Officer, Charlotte Zehrer from Global Human Rights Defence (GHRD), in her oral intervention, has drawn international attention to the precarious conditions faced by ethnic and religious minorities
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Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro hospitalised in Brasilia after fallin
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The 70-year-old former army captain was taken for emergency treatment in Brasilia, the second time since his conviction. Bolsonaro has faced recurring intestinal problems since he was stabbed during the 2018 election campaign, undergoing several surgeries, including a 12-hour procedure in Ap
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Uyghur activist warns of China's financial power silencing Uyghur voices i
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Kuzzat Altay, a well-known Uyghur American entrepreneur, tech founder, and human rights activist, has published a video message discussing the current persecution of Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang and the intricate dynamics between China and Muslim countries.
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"Voices from Margins": Side event at Human Rights Council highlights urgen
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Global Human Rights Defence (GHRD), together with partners, hosted a side event on Monday at the 60th Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva titled, "Voices from the Margins: Protecting Minority Rights in South Asia." The event brought to attention religious persecution faced b
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WUC's weekly brief: Uyghur and Kazakh persecution sparks international ala
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Kazakh national Alimnur Turganbay went missing after detention at the China-Kazakhstan border, raising rights concerns. Reports link his case to Beijing's crackdown on Uyghurs and Kazakhs. Meanwhile, Intel's past China ties and UK imports from East Turkistan face criticism as WUC urges stron
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WUC weekly brief highlights US forced labour ban expansion, China's propag
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has published its latest weekly update, highlighting significant developments concerning the challenges faced by Uyghur Muslims and China's ongoing repression efforts.
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CFU marks International Day for Victims of Religious Violence, urges actio
Updated : 7 months ago IST
As per the press release by CFU, this day highlights those who are targeted because of their faith, including the Uyghur population, whose ability to practice Islam has been outlawed amidst China's extensive genocide. CFU emphasised that safeguarding the freedom of belief is crucial for ensu
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HRCP report Streets of Fear exposes worsening religious persecution
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The report emphasised an alarming increase in violence against religious minorities, including the demolition of places of worship and the targeted killings of Ahmadis, the post said.
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