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Ram Navami riots in Bengal "pre-planned, orchestrated": Fact-finding Commi
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The six-member fact-finding Committee on alleged violation of human rights in West Bengal led by former Patna High Court Chief Justice Narsimha Reddy on Monday in its interim report said that the riots during Ram Navami procession were "pre-planned, orchestrated and instigated".
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US sanctions Sri Lankan Army officer for human rights violations
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
"Pursuant to Section 7031(c), the Department of State is designating Bulathwatte for his involvement in a gross violation of human rights, namely torture and/or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment of Sri Lankan journalist, Keith Noyahr, in May 2008," US State Department s
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Stability, prosperity relies on respecting women's rights: US special envo
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Amid ongoing violation of human rights in Afghanistan, US special envoy, Thomas West has called for respect of women's rights in Afghanistan and reiterated that the war-torn country's stability depends on the freedom of women, Khaama Press reported.
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Balochistan National Party leader Mengal raise concern over gross violatio
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
The head of the Balochistan National Party (BNP) and former Chief Minister of Balochistan Sardar Akhtar Jan Mengal raised concern over the gross violation of human rights in the province.
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MP Human Rights Commission acts over minister Usha Thakur's statement; see
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
MPHRC member Manohar Mamtani said that the reply should be given only through a responsible officer of the state government so that the seriousness of the governance can also be considered.
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Exclude Taliban of any seat at United Nations: US Senators to UN
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], July 29 (ANI): Emphasizing on the ever-increasing restrictions and ongoing violation of human rights by the Taliban leadership, US Senators urged United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to exclude Taliban of any seat at the United Nations.
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Indian Youth Congress alleges Rapid Action Force of assaulting female work
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 16 (ANI): A complaint has been filed in the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) by Advocate Amrish Ranjan Pandey and Advocate Ambuj Dixit of Legal Cell, Indian Youth Congress (IYC) alleging violation of Human Rights of female Congress workers and office-bearers by
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China oppresses Africans in their own countries
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Beijing [China], June 15 (ANI): Despite the importance of China-Africa alliances based on "mutual prosperity," China's engagement with African countries is mired in deep-rooted racial prejudices leading to violation of human rights, injustice, and exploitation, reported a Canada-based think
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China using private military companies to expand its footprint in Africa
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Beijing [China], June 12 (ANI): The presence of Chinese Private Military Companies (PSCs) in Africa is expected to increase Beijing's interference in the country, besides violation of human rights and increased illegal activities.
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Anti-Terror Act in Pakistan occupied Gilgit-Baltistan violation of Human R
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Gilgit Baltistan [PoK], June 9 (ANI): According to a report by Human Rights Commission Pakistan (HRCP), the imposition of the 4th Schedule in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan is a violation of Human Rights and the fact-finding mission of the commission will raise its voice against it at ev
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India, France express concern on humanitarian situation, human rights viol
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Paris [France], May 5 (ANI): India and France on Wednesday expressed serious concern about the humanitarian situation and violation of human rights in Afghanistan while calling for an inclusive and representative government in the country.
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Row over ban on 'Pattina Pravesam': BJP says 'will break law'
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 4 (ANI): After the Mayiladuthurai collectorate refused permission to conduct 'Pattina Pravesam', a tradition of devotees carrying the seer of the Dharmapuram Adheenam in a palanquin, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday warned the state government t
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