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Dutch, US brands allegedly rely on forced labour from China's Xinjiang pro
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Amsterdam [Netherlands], December 2 (ANI): The European Center for Constitutional Rights (ECCHR) submitted a criminal complaint against several Dutch and US textile and fashion brands that have their European headquarters in the Netherlands.
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India takes all necessary steps to counter cross border terrorism: MEA on
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 2 (ANI): Terming remarks of Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights spokesperson over specific incidents in Jammu and Kashmir "baseless", India on Thursday said that the country "takes all necessary steps to counter cross border terrorism".
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Taiwanese legislators call for boycott of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics due
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], December 2 (ANI): Owing to China's human rights violation in Tibet, Xinjiang and Hong Kong, Taiwanese legislators from New Power Party (NPP) have made a call to boycott the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
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NHRC notice to Chief Secretary, Bihar Govt over botched up cataract surger
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 1 (ANI): The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that the eyes of six patients had to be removed due to botched up cataract surgeries at a government hospital in Bihar's Muzaffarpur on November 22, said a press release
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Pakistan journalists hold demonstration for rights in Punjab province
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Lahore [Pakistan], December 1 (ANI): Scores of journalists associated with regional newspapers in Pakistan's Punjab province took out a demonstration on Tuesday to push the Imran Khan government to meet several of their demands.
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Over 100 former Afghan forces killed or disappeared by Taliban, rights gro
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New York [US], December 1 (ANI): Taliban forces in Afghanistan have executed or forcibly disappeared more than 100 former police and intelligence officers in just four provinces since taking over the country on August 15 despite a proclaimed amnesty, a US-based rights group has said.
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Beijing using forced deportation to extradite Taiwan nationals: Rights gro
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Beijing [China], December 1 (ANI): Beijing has been pressuring foreign governments to extradite Taiwan nationals to China as part of an effort to undermine the self-ruled island, according to a human rights group.
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Taliban's lack of accountability makes clear need for continued UN scrutin
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New York [US], December 1 (ANI): The Taliban's claims that they will prevent abuses and hold abusers to account appears nothing more than a "public relations stunt" so far, said a US-based rights group, adding that the lack of accountability makes clear the need for continued UN scrutiny of
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US expresses concern over rights abuses in Afghanistan, asks Taliban to ta
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Doha [Qatar], December 1 (ANI): The US on Tuesday (local time) expressed deep concern over allegations of human rights abuses in Afghanistan and asked the Taliban to take necessary action to protect the rights of Afghans.
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Taliban killed or enforced disappearances of over 100 former members of Af
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], December 1 (ANI): Despite announcing an amnesty for former government civilian and military officials, the Taliban have killed or enforced disappearances of over 100 former members of the security forces in the last three months.
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Rights activist urges Chinese authorities to allow him to visit ailing wif
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Beijing [China], December 1 (ANI): A prominent rights activist in China has urged the authorities to allow him to visit his wife, who is terminally ill with cancer and is in the United States.
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Yes Bank-Dish TV dispute: SC stays criminal proceedings, notices to freeze
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 30 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the criminal proceedings in the FIR initiated by Gautam Buddha Nagar police in Uttar Pradesh on the complaint of Essel Group against the Yes Bank officials.
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