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Macron acknowledges France's role in "repressive" war against Cameroon ind
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged France's role in a "war" against Cameroonian independence, marked by "repressive violence," in a letter to President Paul Biya. He accepted France's responsibility, promised archival access for researchers, and proposed a bilateral "working group
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UN says "response not at par with gravity on ground" as Haiti faces deepen
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The UN warned that Haiti's worsening crisis is underfunded, with only 9.2% of its $900m appeal met. Violence by armed gangs has displaced 1.3 million and killed over 3,100 this year, while international efforts, including a UN-backed Kenyan mission, have failed to restore order.
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UN chief puts Israel, Russia "on notice" over alleged sexual violence by a
Updated : 7 months, 2 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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"Left Wing Extremism" related violence drops 81 per cent since 2010: MoS H
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Responding to queries raised by Congress MP Kalyan Vaijinathrao Kale regarding the government's efforts to curb the Naxal activity and providing safety in Maoist-affected areas, Rai highlighted the decline in the left-wing extremism (LWE) related violence in Tribal areas, given the resolute
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Pashtun groups condemn military crackdown and firing in North Waziristan
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Pashtun National Jirga has sounded the alarm over a new wave of oppression, arrests, and violence directed at peaceful activists, accusing the Pakistani government and military of specifically targeting the Pashtun community under the pretext of security operations.
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"Cold-blooded murder": Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on killing of Al
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday condemned the killing of five Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza, calling it a "heinous crime" and accusing the Israeli state of trying to silence truth through "violence and hatred".
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"We must now find a way to force Netanyahu to think clearly," says Italian
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said sanctions against Israel may be considered to pressure its government amid the Gaza conflict. He called for distinguishing governments from peoples, condemned the violence, opposed recognizing a Palestinian state now, and supported a two-state sol
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Lost harvests of Manipur's conflict zones
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The barren paddy fields stretching between the valley and the hills of Manipur stand as silent witnesses to the deep scars left by the ethnic violence that erupted on May 3, 2023.
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Pakistan rights body, Taiwan's Foundation for Democracy mark National Mino
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Human Rights Focus Pakistan marked National Minority Day, urging constitutional reforms to protect religious minorities. Speakers called for ending discrimination, violence, and misuse of blasphemy laws, promoting religious freedom, equality, and justice for all citizens in Pakistan.
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Balochistan at crossroads: US mining deal with Pakistan risks escalating c
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The new US-Pakistan mining deal in Balochistan risks increasing violence and repression in the region. Experts warn it prioritizes geopolitical rivalry with China over the rights of the Baloch people, who reject foreign exploitation without their consent, fearing more displacement and milita
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"International community must shoulder its responsibility": Palestinian Fo
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Palestinian foreign minister called on the international community to act against Israel's actions in Gaza, calling it genocide. She urged respect for Palestinian rights, criticized Israeli plans to seize Gaza City, and blamed global inaction for ongoing violence in the occupied West Ban
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Pakistan: 2 killed in Karachi accident as mob sets 7 dumper trucks on fire
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Two siblings were killed and their father injured in a Karachi road accident involving a dumper. The incident sparked protests and mob violence, with several dumpers set on fire. Police arrested 14 suspects and are investigating, as traffic accidents involving heavy vehicles rise in the city
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