Tag: Human Rights
India Denounces Pakistan's Bid To Raise Kashmir At UN
Denouncing Pakistan as the global "epicentre" of terrorism, India has rejected Islamabad's attempts to raise the Kashmir issue at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva and accused it of trying to destabilise the state.....
Sharmila To Quit Politics But Continue Fight Against AFSPA
Handed a humiliating defeat on her maiden foray into electoral politics, Manipur's human rights activist Irom Sharmila on Saturday announced she would quit politics and blamed the people for letting her down.....
Pakistan Used Jadhav Meeting To Further Propaganda: Sushma
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday accused Pakistan of committing serious and gross violation of human rights of the family members of alleged Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav and creating an intimidating atmosphere for them during their meeting with him which was used as an instrument to further Islamabad's propaganda.....
Pakistani Rights, Democracy Activist Asma Jahangir Dead
Doughty Pakistani human rights activist Asma Jahangir, who fought her battle on the streets as well in courts, opposed military strongmen and steadfastly championed the rights of women, minorities and LGBTs, passed away here on Sunday. She was 66.....
23 Civilians Killed In Syria Bombing
At least 23 civilians were killed in airstrikes by the US-led international coalition near the Syrian city of al-Raqqa, a British war monitor reported on Thursday.....
India Raps Pakistan On Support To Terror
India on Wednesday slammed Pakistan for abetting cross-border terrorism and said Islamabad's continued support to terror groups is the "main challenge" for New Delhi.....
58 Killed In Syria Chemical Attack
At least 58 people, including 11 children, were on Tuesday killed in a suspected chemical attack on a rebel-held town in Syria, a war monitor said.....
There's A Trend To Bulldoze Democracy, Muzzle People's Voice: Mamata On Human Rights Day
Claiming that democracy and fundamental rights of the people are getting constantly bulldozed nowadays, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday that her government is committed to uphold human rights of the people. ....
India Re-elected Unopposed To UN Human Rights Council
India was re-elected to the Human Rights Council on Thursday for another three-year term, starting next year with a pledge to "to bring its pluralistic, moderate and balanced perspective to straddle various divides or differences in the Council". ....
US Sanctions Senior Pyongyang Officials
The US Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on seven senior North Korean officials in response to "serious human rights abuses and censorship", a media report said on Thursday.....
