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World Uyghur Congress announces pivotal Munich Summit amid global tensions
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
These summits will assemble Uyghur leaders, human rights advocates, community representatives, business experts, youth activists, scholars, and politicians from 20 different nations, in addition to our allies from the Tibetan, Southern Mongolian, Taiwanese, and Hong Kong communities, acco
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BNM's global campaign puts Pakistan's GSP-plus trade benefits under scruti
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Baloch National Movement (BNM) has escalated its global initiative to shed light on the ongoing repression in Balochistan, attracting attention from international political leaders and human rights groups. The campaign, led by the BNM's Foreign Department, has reached out to officials an
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UKPNP leader Jamil Maqsood urges UNHRC to probe human rights violations in
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Addressing the UNHRC, Maqsood highlighted the repression of peaceful protests demanding self-rule and resource sovereignty in these regions. He criticized Pakistan's handling of civil liberties, stating that state-sponsored extremism and enforced disappearances are rampant.
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Former UK MP expresses concerns over corruption, human rights crisis in Ba
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
At a side event during the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva on Wednesday, former UK Member of Parliament Paul Burstow delivered a keynote speech addressing human rights violations and the rise of Islamic extremism in Bangladesh.
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BWF leader urges support for BYC amid ongoing state repression in Balochis
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The central organiser of the Baloch Women Forum (BWF), Dr. Shalee Baloch, has urged Baloch people to support the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) in every possible way and condemned the recent detention of Baloch leaders and activists, as reported by the Balochistan Post.
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London-Tibet Office briefs Westminster students on China's repression in T
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As per a report by the Central Tibet Administration (CTA), the visit was facilitated by Dr. Frands Pedersen, the course leader for the MA Diplomacy and Global Politics programme, which aimed to enhance students' comprehension of non-state actors and paradiplomacy, essential elements of the O
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Muhammad Yunus faces criticism over 'press repression' in Bangladesh
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Rubin drew parallels between Yunus's current actions and those of other Nobel laureates who, after receiving the prize, have been criticized for policies or actions that contradict the principles of peace and human rights. He cited Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's involvement in the Tig
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Dalai Lama's representative Tsering Yangkey calls for action against China
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
During an official outreach program in Cardiff on March 23, Tsering Yangkey, the representative of the Dalai Lama to the United Kingdom, met with prominent Welsh leaders to call for action against China's continued repression of Tibet. According to the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), t
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Baloch Human Rights Council urges UN intervention amid ongoing repression
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Baloch Human Rights Council (BHRC) has called for the urgent intervention of the United Nations Secretary-General in the ongoing repression of Baloch activists in Pakistan. In a press release, the BHRC urged the UN to press Pakistani authorities for the immediate and unconditional releas
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Pakistan: Rights body protest over arrests, crackdown on Baloch people
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Sharing the details on X, the BYC said that the rally took place early in the morning against several issues plaguing the Baloch people. These include the crackdown on their protests, subjecting them to oppression and repression.
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Punjab: Farmers to protest on March 28, refuse to attend meeting called by
Updated : 11 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Bhartiya Kisan Union (Lakhowal) leader Harinder Singh Lakhowal and Samyukt Kisan Morcha leader Raminder Singh refused to attend a meeting called by the Punjab government and announced a protest at district headquarters across the state on March 28, alleging repression by the state government
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Baloch leader Mehran Marri links Jaffar Express attack to Pakistan's repre
Updated : 12 months ago IST
Baloch leader Mehran Marri has condemned Pakistan's military operations in Balochistan, linking the BLA's Jaffar Express attack and the Noshki blast to systematic repression. He dismissed negotiations with Pakistan, emphasising that Balochistan will accept nothing less than full independence
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