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European Union condemns human rights violations in Myanmar
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The joint statement reiterated their call for the Commander-in-Chief and the military to change course, immediately ceasing violence against civilians, releasing all unjustly detained political prisoners, allowing full humanitarian access and creating space for inclusive dialogue with all st
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Ukraine, Russia complete prisoner exchange amid mystery surrounding downed
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The move follows last week's plane crash in Russia's Belgorod region, near the Ukrainian border, with Moscow accusing Kyiv of downing a military transport carrying Ukrainian prisoners of war destined for exchange.
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Pakistan: Anti-Terrorism Court grants permission to interrogate Fawad Chau
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday permitted police to interview former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry in jail in connection with the vandalism and burning of the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) headquarters on May 9, reported ARY News.
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US: Alabama carries out world's first nitrogen gas execution
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
In the world's first known execution by nitrogen hypoxia, the US state of Alabama put to death Kenneth Eugene Smith, a prisoner on death row for his role in a contract killing more than three decades ago, The Washington Post reported.
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Delhi: L-G grants special remisison to prisoners on eve of Republic Day
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
On the eve of the 75th Republic Day, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Thursday granted special remission to various categories of prisoners, including women who are undergoing sentences ranging from 10 years to up to one year at correctional facilities across the national capital.
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Taiwan apex court convicts two retired military officers in China spy case
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Yeh and Tsui Yi-sheng were each sentenced by the Kaohsiung branch of the Taiwan High Court in June 2022 to eight months in prison for violating the National Security Act, while Lee was given sentences of seven months, seven months, and 14 months for multiple offences.
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Russian plane with Ukrainian prisoners crashes
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
"There were 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war who were being moved to the Belgorod Region for an exchange, and three escorts on board," Russia's Defence Ministry said as cited by TASS.
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Madhya Pradesh: Undertrial prisoner dies by suicide in Indore's central ja
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The prisoner was identified as Anil, a resident of Chhatripura, Mhow Naka, Indore and he was imprisoned on the charges of murder of his wife in July last year.
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Indian accused of plot to murder Pannun can be extradited to US, says Czec
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Gupta was detained in Prague in June last year on the basis of a bilateral US-Czech extradition treaty.
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Thailand: Man sentenced to record 50-year prison term for insulting monarc
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
A Thai appeals court extended a man's sentence sentenced to a record 50 years of prison on Thursday for insulting the monarchy, CNN reported.
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Israeli civilian hospitals to no longer treat enemy combatants
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Enemy combatants will now only be treated in facilities belonging to the Israel Defence Forces or Israeli Prison Services
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Delhi LG approves draft notification for amendment in Delhi Prison Rules f
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has approved the draft notification for amendment in Delhi Prison Rules 2018 that will pave the way for pre-mature release of "incapacitated prisoners" undergoing a fixed-term imprisonment in Delhi Jails, said an official release.
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