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Human rights body calls for setting up mechanism to prevent torture and deaths in custody in Pakistan
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Human rights body calls for setting up mechanism to prevent torture and deaths in custody in Pakistan

Ronit Kawale
June 27, 2024

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) in a statement issued on Wednesday urged Pakistan to enact anti-torture laws. According to the statement, the HRCP demanded that Pakistani authorities should develop mechanisms to report...

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Sindhi Foundation appeals to UN for kidnapped minor; demands independent investigation
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Sindhi Foundation appeals to UN for kidnapped minor; demands independent investigation

Ronit Kawale
June 27, 2024

Sindhi Foundation, a Washington DC-based organization dedicated to the human rights of Sindhis, has sought assistance from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the recovery of kidnapped minor Sindhi Hindu girl Priya...

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Taiwan spotted 35 Chinese military aircraft and seven naval ships near its territory
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Taiwan spotted 35 Chinese military aircraft and seven naval ships near its territory

Ronit Kawale
June 27, 2024

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said it observed the activity of 35 Chinese military aircraft (PLA) and seven naval ships around Taiwan from 6 am Wednesday (local time) to 6 am Thursday (local...

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World Uyghur Congress highlights dire situation of Uyghurs in Xinjiang on International Day against Torture
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World Uyghur Congress highlights dire situation of Uyghurs in Xinjiang on International Day against Torture

Ronit Kawale
June 26, 2024

On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has highlighted the dire situation faced by millions of Uyghurs in China’s Xinjiang province, also known as East Turkistan....

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Geneva: Baloch Voice Association to organise event on human rights violations in Balochistan
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Geneva: Baloch Voice Association to organise event on human rights violations in Balochistan

Ronit Kawale
June 26, 2024

The Baloch Voice Association and the Baloch People’s Congress have announced to hold an important event titled “Enforced disappearances in South Asia; special focus on Balochistan” during the 56th session of the United Nations...

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Taiwan spots four Chinese coast guard ships in restricted waters off Kinmen Island
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Taiwan spots four Chinese coast guard ships in restricted waters off Kinmen Island

Ronit Kawale
June 26, 2024

The Taiwan Coast Guard (CGA) on Tuesday spotted four China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels in restricted waters off the Taiwan-controlled Kinmen Islands, the Central News Agency (CNA) reports. The intrusion was reported to the...

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Pakistan: High alert in Karachi over mysterious deaths, death toll reaches 22
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Pakistan: High alert in Karachi over mysterious deaths, death toll reaches 22

Ronit Kawale
June 26, 2024

The city of Karachi is grappling with a mysterious and worrying trend as the number of unidentified bodies found in various areas of the metropolis has now reached 22, Geo News reported on Wednesday....

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US condemns China's death penalty threat for advocating Taiwan independence
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US condemns China's death penalty threat for advocating Taiwan independence

Ronit Kawale
June 25, 2024

The United States has sharply criticized China's recent actions and rhetoric towards Taiwan, calling them provocative and disturbing. The condemnation comes in response to Beijing's announcement of new judicial measures aimed at punishing individuals...

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Air strikes kill Hamas terrorists involved in October 7 attacks
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Air strikes kill Hamas terrorists involved in October 7 attacks

Ronit Kawale
June 25, 2024

The Israel Defense Forces said on Tuesday morning that Israeli airstrikes overnight in Gaza killed several Hamas militants involved in the October 7 attacks. At the time of the attacks, the militants were located...

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Russia warns of retaliation against US over Sevastopol missile attack
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Russia warns of retaliation against US over Sevastopol missile attack

Ronit Kawale
June 25, 2024

Amid rising tensions, Russia has accused the United States of plotting a “barbaric” attack in Crimea using US-provided missiles that resulted in numerous casualties and a large number of injuries, including children, Al Jazeera...

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