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UN chief puts Israel, Russia "on notice" over alleged sexual violence by a
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Israel and Russia they could be listed for "credible" sexual violence in conflict zones, citing cases against Palestinians and Ukrainian POWs. Both deny the allegations, with Israel calling them "baseless," Al Jazeera reported.
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Pakistan's ill-treatment of minorities under scanner after UK sanctions Si
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
The International Forum For Rights And Security (IFFRAS) said this latest sanction, once again highlighted the precarious situation of minorities in Pakistan. Sanction on Mian, described as a "controversial Sindhi pir" by Dawn, was part of a new wave of sanctions that targets corrupt actors,
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Humanitarian crisis in Ukraine is turning into human trafficking crisis: U
Updated : 3 years, 12 months ago IST
New York [US], June 6 (ANI/Xinhua): The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine is turning into a human trafficking crisis, warned Pramila Patten, the UN secretary-general's special representative on sexual violence in conflict, on Monday.
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UN Special Representative condemns Myanmar military over sexual violence
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New York [US], June 27 (ANI): United Nations Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict Pramila Patten on Friday "strongly condemned" the reports of sexual violence in detention sites by Myanmar military's and urged to cease it with "immediate effect".
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