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WUC marks 29th Anniversary of Ghulja massacre, recalls crackdown on Uyghur
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) on Wednesday commemorated the 29th anniversary of the Ghulja Massacre, recalling what it described as a violent crackdown by Chinese security forces on peaceful Uyghur protesters in East Turkistan, according to a press release issued by the organisation.
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EU designates Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist group
Updated : 4 months ago IST
EU foreign ministers designated Iran's IRGC as a terrorist organisation, citing violent crackdowns and security concerns. Israel welcomed the move, while Iran called it a strategic mistake. The decision eases legal action against IRGC members and comes alongside new EU sanctions over huma
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Medical students' body urges embassy intervention as Indian students remai
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Amid escalating unrest in Iran, AIMSA has urged the Indian Embassy in Tehran to help Indian students return home as passports remain withheld. The appeal comes as protests, internet shutdowns and a violent crackdown fuel renewed tensions between Iran and the United States.
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BYC condemns crackdown on peaceful protest in Hub, calls it a violation of
Updated : 11 months ago IST
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has strongly condemned the violent crackdown by the Hub administration on a peaceful rally held in Hub Chowki, terming it a "shameful" act and a gross violation of human rights.
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WUC marks Tiananmen Anniversary, links 1989 crackdown to ongoing Uyghur re
Updated : 12 months ago IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) took to X to highlight the ongoing repression under the Chinese government and to pay tribute to the nonviolent pro-democracy demonstrators who were killed in 1989. The WUC connected the continuous violations of human rights in East Turkistan to the violent cr
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Pakistan: BYC protesters face crackdown across Karachi and Balochistan
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Thousands protested across Karachi and Balochistan demanding the release of detained BYC leaders, facing violent crackdowns by police, including reported baton charges and live fire.
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Paank condemns violent crackdown on peaceful Baloch protesters, urges glob
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Paank, Baloch National Movement's human rights department, firmly denounces the excessive and violent actions taken by Pakistani security forces against peaceful demonstrators in Wadh, Balochistan.
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World Uyghur Congress marks 35th anniversary of Baren uprising, demands ju
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) marks the 35th anniversary of the Baren Uprising, solemnly paying tribute to the thousands of Uyghurs who perished during the violent crackdown by Chinese authorities in Akto County, East Turkistan, from April 5 to 10, 1990, as highlighted in a WUC release.
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BYC condemns abduction, torture of children in Balochistan amid protest
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
These abuses occurred after a protest against the violent crackdown on peaceful demonstrators in Quetta.
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UN condemns arrest of Mahrang Baloch amid violent crackdown in Quetta
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Mary Lawlor, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders, has strongly condemned the recent arrest of Baloch rights leader Mahrang Baloch and the violent crackdown on peaceful protesters by Pakistani security forces in Quetta.
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Pakistan: Paank laments arrest of Mahrang Baloch amid violent crackdown on
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Paank, the human rights department of the Baloch national movement, criticized the arrest of Baloch rights leader Mahrang Baloch and the violent crackdown on peaceful protesters by Pakistani security forces in Quetta.
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US urges Bangladesh to end violent crackdowns on peaceful protests
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The United States has clarified to Bangladesh that it does not support government engagement in violent crackdown on peaceful protest.
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