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UN experts urge Pakistan to halt Afghan deportations, warn of rights viola
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
UN human rights experts have urged Pakistan to immediately stop the mass deportation and forced return of Afghan nationals, warning of serious rights violations amid the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan. They called on Islamabad to uphold international obligations and protect vulnerabl
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Kashmiri activist highlights PoJK, PoGB's plight, Jammu and Kashmir's deve
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In his speech, Beigh underscored the systematic abuses faced by minorities in Pakistan, especially Hindus and Christians.
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Global experts warn of rising human rights violations in Bangladesh at UNH
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A side event titled "Human Rights Violations and Rise of Islamic Terrorism in Bangladesh" was held by Tumuku Development and Cultural Union (TACUDU) on March 26, 2025, during the 58th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland.
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"Extremism destroying pluralism in Bangladesh": Activist Rehman Afridi on
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Human rights activist and defender Fazal ur Rehman Afridi on Wednesday (local time) delivered a scathing critique of Bangladesh's deteriorating human rights landscape due to the rise of Islamic extremism in the country in recent times.
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Former UK MP expresses concerns over corruption, human rights crisis in Ba
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
At a side event during the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva on Wednesday, former UK Member of Parliament Paul Burstow delivered a keynote speech addressing human rights violations and the rise of Islamic extremism in Bangladesh.
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European nations address rights violations in Tibet at UN Human Rights Cou
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The ongoing human rights violations in Tibet have drawn significant international condemnation, with 28 European countries raising serious concerns during the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, as reported by Tibet.net.
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China's Metok dam poses severe risks to Tibet's environment, warns UN advo
Updated : 11 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Phuntsok Tobgyal, the UN Advocacy Officer at the Office of Tibet in Geneva, raised serious concerns about the environmental and social impacts of China's proposed Metok Dam during the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), as reported by Tibet.net.
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Geneva: World Sindhi Congress protests over illegal canals on Indus River
Updated : 12 months ago IST
The demonstrators, mainly Sindhi activists, expressed their concerns about the construction of unauthorized canals on the Indus River, which they claim are severely damaging the region's agriculture and ecosystem.
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Former WUC chief calls for action on Uyghur repression at UN Human Rights
Updated : 12 months ago IST
Isa's remarks were delivered alongside the launch of a WUC exhibition aimed at exposing the Chinese government's transnational repression of Uyghurs, which included the forced deportation of Uyghurs from Thailand, forced abortions, the detention of Uyghur intellectuals in camps, and the use
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World Uyghur Congress exposes China's repression at UN Human Rights Counci
Updated : 12 months ago IST
In a post shared on X, WUC highlighted that the exhibition shed light on critical issues such as transnational repression, including the forced deportation of Uyghurs from Thailand, forced labour, the detention of Uyghur intellectuals, and forced abortions.
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India slams UN Human Rights Chief's "baseless" remarks on Kashmir, Manipur
Updated : 1 year ago IST
"At a larger level, we are concerned about global updates, oversimplifications of complex issues, sweeping and generalized remarks, usage of loose terminologies and apparent cherry-picking of situations," Bagchi said.
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UNHRC Chief condemns deportation of Uyghurs from Thailand to China, says "
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Turk said that his office has repeatedly urged Thai authorities to respect their obligations under international law in relation to the individuals who are need of international protection. He called it important that the Chinese authorities disclose information regarding their whereabouts.
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