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Rohingya crisis can incite religious conflict in South Asia: UN
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Dhaka [Bangladesh], Feb 6 (ANI): The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Monday said the possible "acts of genocide and ethnic cleansing" by the Myanmar army against the Rohingyas could incite a religious conflict in the South Asian region.
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UN rights chief urges Iran to defuse tension
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], Jan 3 (ANI): United Nations Human Rights Chief Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein on Wednesday urged the Iranian authorities to handle the wave of protests that have taken place around the country with great care so as not to further inflame violence and unrest.
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Bangladesh calls for UNHRC meeting to discuss Rohingya issue
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Dhaka [Bangladesh], December 04 (ANI): Bangladesh has called for a meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to discuss the human rights issue of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar.
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Europe must strongly support Mehran Marri's cause, says journalist
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
London [UK], Nov 30 (ANI): A journalist has called on Europe to raise its voice in support of Balochistan's representative to United Nations Human Rights Commission, Mehran Marri, who the Swiss authorities have banned from the nation, and therefore, have denied the opportunity to speak as us
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London taxis highlight 'Free Balochistan' campaign
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
London [UK], Nov 4 (ANI): London taxis with the words ' Free Balochistan ' written on both sides were seen plying outside Buckingham Palace in what can be called as a new push by overseas Baloch groups to attract global attention to their cause for independence from Pakistan.
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Pakistan wins UNHRC seat
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New York [U.S.A.] Oct 17 (ANI): Pakistan on Monday won a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) by more than two thirds vote when the General Assembly elected 15 countries to serve on the 47-member body.
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Pakistan exposed as terror promoting state in Geneva
Updated : 8 years, 8 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], Sept 21 (ANI): A series of protests and events were held in Geneva by activists from Balochistan, Sindh and Pakistan occupied-Kashmir during the ongoing 36th Session of United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to expose Islamabad as a terror promoting state.
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Miffed with anti-Pakistan protests in Geneva, Islamabad accuses Switzerlan
Updated : 8 years, 8 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland] Sept 20 (ANI): In a Bizarre Development here at the 72nd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), the Pakistan Government has accused the Swiss Government of supporting terrorism.
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Miffed with anti-Pak protests in Geneva, Islamabad accuses Switzerland of
Updated : 8 years, 8 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland] Sept 19 (ANI): In a Bizarre Development here at the 72nd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), the Pakistan Government has accused the Swiss Government of supporting terrorism.
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Over 90 per cent Baloch willing to vote for 'freedom', says Khan of Kalat
Updated : 8 years, 8 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], Sept 19 (ANI): Mir Suleman Dawood Jan, the 35th Khan of Kalat who is currently in self-exile has claimed that if referendum is being carried out in Balochistan, over 90 percent of the locals will vote in favour of freedom.
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BRP raises issue of enforced disappearances in Balochistan at UN
Updated : 8 years, 8 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], Sept 19 (ANI): Baloch Republican Party (BRP) raised the issue of enforced disappearances in Balochistan at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva on Monday.
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Pakistan, a face of international terrorism: India
Updated : 8 years, 8 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], September 18 (ANI): India on Monday launched a scathing attack on Pakistan at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) meet and dubbed it as "the face of international terrorism".
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