Human Rights Violations
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India calls on Pakistan to end human rights violations in PoK, reaffirms inalienable bond with J-K
India | Oct 25, 2025, 08:25 AM ISTSeveral civilians were killed after the Pakistani army opened fire on protestors in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK). The unrest erupted following the government’s failure to address the demands of the people.
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Indian Activists Highlight Declining Sindhi Population in Pakistan at UNHRC Event
News | Oct 03, 2025, 12:04 PM ISTIndian activists at the 60th UNHRC event raised concerns about the declining Sindhi population in Pakistan. Organized by Sindhi Adhikar Manch, the event highlighted human rights violations against Hindus and minorities. Founder Govind Gurbani and activist Divya Advani spoke out on these issues.
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Alberto Fujimori, Peru's former President convicted for human rights abuses, dies at 86
World | Sep 12, 2024, 06:57 AM ISTFujimori, who was Peru's president from 1990 to 2000, was sentenced to 25 years in jail in 2009 for ordering the killings of 25 Peruvians during the bloody war with Maoist rebels in the 1990s. He was pardoned last year in light of his ill-health, including a tumour.
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51 countries express concern over Chinese human rights violations against Uyghurs in Xinjiang
World | Oct 23, 2023, 08:29 PM ISTSeveral human rights organisations have criticised China for subjecting Uyghurs to torture and inhumane treatment, including sexual violence and forced abortions. China has always rejected the accusations and accused the West of misleading people.
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UK top diplomat visits China for 1st time in 5 yrs; raises human rights concerns, supporting Russia
World | Aug 30, 2023, 09:47 PM ISTUK-China ties have worsened in recent years over Beijing's support to Russia and alleged human rights violations against Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang region and in Hong Kong.
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Resolution condemning human rights violations in Kashmir introduced in US Congress
World | Nov 23, 2019, 07:34 AM ISTThe resolution said that any changes to the status of Jammu and Kashmir must be made with the direct consultation of the Kashmiri people, who must play a central role in the determination of their future.
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Pakistan, China exposed at United Nations: UK, US, Canada slam 'all-weather friends' for abuse of minorities
World | Aug 23, 2019, 11:04 AM ISTAll-weather friends, Pakistan and China, were slammed at a meeting of the United Nations for human rights violations and abuse of religious minorities. The United States, United Kingdom and Canada raised the issue of suppression of religious freedom by Pakistan and China.
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UN Human Rights Council appoints panel for Palestine inquiry
World | Aug 13, 2014, 09:52 AM ISTGeneva: The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) chief Baudelaire Ndong Ella announced a three-member panel to investigate the human rights violations in the occupied Palestinian territory, particularly in the conflict-torn Gaza Strip.Ella appointed Canadian William