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Hong Kong activist convicted for involvement in pro-democracy demonstratio
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
A social worker and rights activist, Jackie Chen, was found guilty of participating in a riot during Hong Kong's 2019 pro-democracy protests, as reported by Radio Free Asia(RFA).
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Pakistan: Mahrang Baloch confirms 2025 Nobel Peace Prize nomination, highl
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Mahrang Baloch, a prominent human rights activist and organiser of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), has confirmed her nomination for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, as reported by the Balochistan Post. While expressing gratitude, Baloch emphasised that the recognition is not for her but for
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China unlawfully detains thousands, convicts 1,545 'prisoners of conscienc
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Chinese Human Rights Defenders (CHRD), a non-governmental organization consisting of domestic and international rights activists, stated that the extent of unlawful detention by Chinese authorities could amount to crimes against humanity.
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Human Rights activists slams UK government over China ties amid Wang Yi's
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Human rights advocates have slammed the UK government for welcoming Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in an attempt to "normalize" ties between the UK and China. Stop Uyghur Genocide Executive Director Rahima Mahmut has denounced the action as a capitulation to a dictatorship that is involved
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Journalists in PoGB protest 'PECA' law, warn of risks to free speech
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
In response to growing concerns about government overreach in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB), journalists and human rights activists are voicing strong opposition to the newly enacted Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2025. They argue that the law poses a significant thr
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Baloch activist condemns kidnapping of Asma Baloch, applauds bravery of pe
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Leading Baloch rights activist, Sammi Baloch, has condemned the recent kidnapping of Asma Baloch and applauded the courageous efforts of Baloch people during such incidents of abduction.
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'Even children are not spared': Mahrang Baloch fights for abducted 15-year
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Human rights activist Mahrang Baloch has called for a protest after the abduction and abuse of 15-year-old Ans Ahmed in Khuzdar. Paank, a Baloch human rights group, has condemned the latest wave of enforced disappearances, urging global action against Pakistan's human rights violations. Read More
Trump administration places restrictions on refugee admissions, rights act
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Trump administration's crackdown on immigration now includes significant restrictions on legal immigration, including suspending refugee admissions and halting programs that offered pathways for those fleeing crisis zones.
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Human rights activist raises alarm over kidnapping of nuclear engineers in
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
He accused sections of Pakistan's military of facilitating the theft to obscure the alleged smuggling of uranium to Iran.
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Pakistan: Baloch human rights activist gives call for national gathering t
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Leading Baloch Human Rights activist and organiser of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), Mahrang Baloch gave a call on Thursday for a national gathering to be held at Dalbandin on January 25 to highlight the plight of Baloch people under Pakistan who are routinely subjected to barbarity, b
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Human rights activist Amjad Ayub Mirza condemns PoJK Prime Minister's call
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Amjad Ayub Mirza condemns PoJK Prime Minister Anwar ul Haq's recent call for jihad, warning it could derail the region's fight for social justice. The controversial rhetoric has raised concerns about the growing influence of jihadi elements in the region.
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Taiwanese human rights activist urges govt to impose strict restrictions o
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Lee Ming-che's remarks came in response to the detention of three elderly Taiwanese members of the I-Kuan Tao religious group in China since October.
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