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PoK: Viral video threatens attacks on those opposing Kashmir Solidarity Da
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The description posted along with the video claims that the individual belongs to a Pakistan-backed terrorist outfit. In the video, an individual can be seen claiming that "In relation to the topic of opposing February 5, be it the people of Moscow or be it any other organization, I openly a
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US: PTM organises massive sit-in demanding release of Manzoor Pashteen
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The Pashtun Tahafuz Movement, a social movement for Pashtun human rights, organised a sit-in at the White House in Washington, DC, on February 3, demanding the release of activist Manzoor Pashteen.
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Afghanistan: UN experts express concerns over arbitrary detention of women
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
In a recent report, United Nations experts voiced concerns about the Taliban's "arbitrary" arrest of women and children in Afghanistan.
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Human rights group call on UN for protection of Baloch people's rights aga
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Baloch human rights organisations have written to the United Nations urging for the protection of Baloch people's rights against Pakistani occupation, military operations and enforced disappearances.
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NGOs urge UN to address human rights violations in Balochistan
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The Baloch Voice Association, Voice for Baloch Missing Persons and Baloch Peoples' Congress submitted the letter in the United Nations office in Geneva.
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UN Special Rapporteur alleges use of torture against Jimmy Lai, demands pr
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, Alice Jill Edwards, has written a letter to the Chinese authorities urging them to address the claims that it has allegedly tortured Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai for obtaining evidence against him, a press release from the United Nations Human Rights Commis
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Global carmakers implicated in using Uyghur forced labour due to Chinese g
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Some global carmakers are applying weaker human rights and responsible sourcing standards to their joint ventures in China owing to pressure from the Chinese government, as reported by Voice of America (VOA), citing a report.
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Mahrang Baloch urges human rights organisations, international media to ad
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch urged all human rights organisations, including the UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances, to address the issue of enforced disappearances in Balochistan.
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"Since inception, Pakistan has never given rights to Baloch people": Senio
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Stating that Pakistan has never given rights to the Baloch people, Hakeem Baloch, a Baloch National Movement (BNM) activist said that it is 'high time' for the world to raise its voice against the atrocities being committed against the people in Balochistan.
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Afghan women deserve their day in court against Taliban, ICJ could play im
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is expected to address the issue of women's rights in Afghanistan under the Taliban rule which has imposed a brutal crackdown on women and girls, the Human Rights Watch highlighted in a report.
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European Union condemns human rights violations in Myanmar
Updated : 2 years, 5 months 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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Baloch Human Rights Council highlights Pakistan's "inaction" against enfor
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres received a written statement submitted by the Baloch Human Rights Council (BHRC), highlighting the increasing cases of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings in Balochistan in recent years.
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