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China's assimilation drive targets Tibetan educator, shuts down cultural i
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to Phayul, it remains uncertain whether regular police, secret police, or state security officers carried out the detention. Chogtrul Dorje Tenzin's growing influence as both a Buddhist teacher and a cultural educator has long drawn the attention of Chinese authorities, who are inc
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China's Chengdu symposium criticised for defending assimilationist educati
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Chinese Communist Party faced global criticism for hosting a symposium defending Tibet's boarding schools, which rights groups say erase Tibetan culture. Reports reveal children are separated from families and indoctrinated with Chinese ideology, sparking UN concern over cultural assimil
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"Will conduct strikes": Pak Defence Min warns Taliban "to push them back t
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The aggressive statement followed the collapse of peace talks in Turkey and a surge in border clashes. Four days of negotiations in Istanbul between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban concluded without a resolution. The talks were mediated by Turkey and Qatar following deadly border clashes and
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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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Pakistan responds to UN concerns over election violence and women role
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The Foreign Office has issued a response to the United Nations' apprehensions regarding terrorist attacks aimed at election campaigns and the involvement of women in the electoral process
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Afghanistan: Ban on Women's beauty salons comes into effect
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
mid public protests and UN concern, the ban on women's beauty salons in Afghanistan came into effect on Tuesday following the deadline given by the Ministry of Vice and Virtue on July 4, reported TOLO News.
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UN to host pledging conference with UK, Germany, Qatar in Afghanistan f
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], March 17 (ANI): The United Nations along with the United Kingdom, Germany and Qatar will host an international pledging conference in Afghanistan on March 31, in support of the humanitarian response, local media reported.
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UN concerned over safety of civilians amid continued violence in Northeast
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
New York [USA], Nov 8 (Sputnik/ANI): The United Nations has expressed concerns about the safety of civilians amid continued hostilities in the northeast of Syria.
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UN concerned over restrictions in Kashmir, urges parties for 'maximum rest
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 9 (ANI): The United Nations on Thursday reiterated its concerns over the latest restrictions imposed in Jammu and Kashmir, which, the organisation said, could "exacerbate the human rights situation in the region".
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UN concerned over widespread torture by police in Pakistan
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], May 14 (ANI): The United Nations Committee against Torture has expressed its serious concerns over the consistent reports about the widespread torture by police in Pakistan.
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