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Pakistan: Imran Khan's nephew Shershah Khan gets bail in May 9 riots case
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
An anti-terrorism court in Lahore granted bail to PTI founder Imran Khan's nephew, Shershah Khan, in the May 9, 2023 Jinnah House attack case. His brother Shahrez was also released on bail. Lawyers called the arrests "vindictive," while rights groups flagged a "political witch-hunt."
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Tibetan leader A-Nya Sengdra faces an extended jail term amid rights outcr
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Chinese authorities have extended Tibetan activist A-Nya Sengdra's prison term, delaying his release to February 2026. Known for fighting corruption and environmental crimes, he has faced isolation and health concerns. Rights groups warn this reflects China's ongoing crackdown on Tibetan com
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Rwanda receives 7 deportees from US under Trump's immigration crackdown
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Rwanda has received seven people deported from the US under President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, Al Jazeera reported. Kigali said some deportees wish to stay while others want to return home. Rights groups have criticised third-country deportations, raising concerns about safety a
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Pakistan: Protest by Baloch families enters sixth week against detention o
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Families of forcibly disappeared Baloch leaders continue with their protests for over 40 days now demanding justice and release of their loved ones, leading the Baloch human rights group, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), shared on Tuesday.
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Ugandans criticise deal with Trump administration to accept US deportees
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Ugandans have criticised a secretive deal with Donald Trump's administration to accept US deportees, Al Jazeera reported. Lawmakers said the agreement bypassed parliament and benefits President Museveni politically, while rights groups warned Uganda is already struggling with refugees and fa
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Fresh wave of enforced disappearances reported in Karachi, Kech
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
At least three individuals have allegedly become victims of enforced disappearance in separate incidents spanning Karachi and Balochistan's Kech district, raising serious concerns among rights groups and families. According to The Balochistan Post, the latest cases highlight the ongoing issu
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Rights groups call on Germany to take immediate action on Afghan refugees'
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Several human rights groups from across the world have jointly addressed a letter to Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, calling for immediate action to relocate over 2000 Afghan refugees from Pakistan, Khaama Press reported on Monday.
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Islamabad High Court halts deportation of 18 Afghan nationals
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Islamabad High Court has halted the deportation of 18 Afghan nationals with expired PoR cards, granting them temporary relief. The order comes amid Pakistan's repatriation plan, set to begin September 1, which has raised concerns from rights groups over forced returns violating internati
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Pakistan steps up crackdown on undocumented Afghan migrants
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Pakistani police in Peshawar have detained numerous undocumented Afghan migrants during intensified operations, seizing weapons and narcotics. The crackdown follows suspended visa renewals and targets those without legal status. Rights groups and the UNHCR warn the measures are worsening Afg
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Over 80 publicly flogged in Afghanistan in past month amid human rights co
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
More than 80 men and women have been subjected to public floggings across Afghanistan over the past month, raising alarm among human rights groups about ongoing abuses and a lack of judicial transparency under Taliban rule.
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Iran accused of mass Afghan deportations without verifying legal status
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Iranian social workers allege Afghan migrants are being deported without verifying legal status, causing mistaken identities, family separations and abuse. Over a million have been expelled in 100 days, with reports of violence, prompting rights groups to seek lawful, humane deportations and
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'Where will we go?' Afghan mothers in Chagai live in terror as Pakistan pl
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Afghan refugee mothers in Pakistan's Chagai district fear forced deportation after their protective PoR cards expired. They face losing safety, education, and dignity in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, while aid cuts and police raids worsen conditions. Human rights groups condemn Pakistan's actio
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