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Permanent displacement of civilians in Gaza grave breach of Geneva Convent
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Ravina Shamdasani, Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, stated that the continued evacuation orders issued by Israeli forces have forcibly displaced Palestinians in Gaza into increasingly shrinking areas where they have little or no access to basic services.
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Taliban says "engagement" is only solution after new "morality law" sparks
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
"Engagement is the only way that plays an important role in resolving challenges and expanding relations. Countries and international organizations should engage positively with the Islamic Emirate," Taliban official said.
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Report by UNHRC highlights severe concerns about Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomou
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Ravina Shamdasani the spokesperson for the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on Tuesday highlighted the human rights abuses persistent in China, especially in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and the Tibet Autonomous Region.
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UN rights body raises alarm over sentencing of minors in Hong Kong
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Hong Kong, October 12 (ANI): The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Tuesday raised alarm over the sentencing of another five people, including four minors, under the National Security Law in Hong Kong.
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UN rights office concerned about disappearance of six people in Kabul
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New York [US], February 1 (ANI): The UN Human Rights Office expressed concern over the abduction of six individuals earlier this month in the Afghan capital city of Kabul following recent women's rights protests.
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At least 149 people killed by Myanmar security forces since Feb: UN
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], March 16 (ANI): At least 149 people have been killed since the military coup in Myanmar in February as a result of actions by security forces, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani said on Tuesday.
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Myanmar: India embassy 'deeply saddened' as 18 people killed during protes
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Yangon [Myanmar], March 1 (ANI): India embassy here said it is deeply saddened by the loss of lives in Yangon and other cities of Myanmar as police fired on protestors on Sunday, and urged all stakeholders to "exercise restraint and resolve issues through dialogue" in a peaceful manner.
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UN Human Rights Office raises concerns over 'shrinking of democratic space
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], October 27 (ANI/Sputnik): The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights is concerned about the situation over ensuring democratic freedoms in Tanzania in the wake of reported attacks against political opponents and journalists, the spokeswoman for the UN High
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