Human rights

Amnesty calls on UNSC to not lift South Sudan arms embargo amid rights violationsAmnesty calls on UNSC to not lift South Sudan arms embargo amid rights violations

Amnesty calls on UNSC to not lift South Sudan arms embargo amid rights violations

Ahead of the UN Security Council's vote on the future of the arms embargo on South Sudan on May 27,…

May 18, 2021
White House not alienating from Israel to condemn human rights abuses in GazaWhite House not alienating from Israel to condemn human rights abuses in Gaza

White House not alienating from Israel to condemn human rights abuses in Gaza

White House is not in mood of changing its stand of supporting Israel. Even after pressure from certain liberal Democrats…

May 15, 2021
NHRC issues notice to Centre, Bihar, UP govts over bodies floating in GangaNHRC issues notice to Centre, Bihar, UP govts over bodies floating in Ganga

NHRC issues notice to Centre, Bihar, UP govts over bodies floating in Ganga

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Thursday issued notices to the Union Jal Shakti Ministry, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh governments…

May 14, 2021
Revelation of Chinese crackdown in Xinjiang targeting Uyghur imams poses a new human rights challengeRevelation of Chinese crackdown in Xinjiang targeting Uyghur imams poses a new human rights challenge

Revelation of Chinese crackdown in Xinjiang targeting Uyghur imams poses a new human rights challenge

A research undertaken and compiled by Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP) has unmasked a new dimension to the abuse against…

May 13, 2021
HRW calls on Nepal to take swift actions to manage COVID-19 crisisHRW calls on Nepal to take swift actions to manage COVID-19 crisis

HRW calls on Nepal to take swift actions to manage COVID-19 crisis

The second wave of COVID-19 has raised alarming concerns in Nepal as two out of five people are testing positive…

May 12, 2021
Human rights groups urge Biden administration to include human rights issues in its Iran policy in a joint letterHuman rights groups urge Biden administration to include human rights issues in its Iran policy in a joint letter

Human rights groups urge Biden administration to include human rights issues in its Iran policy in a joint letter

 On May 10, a coalition of human rights organizations including PEN America and Centre for Human Rights in Iran sent…

May 11, 2021
Latin America, Caribbean are facing human rights exploitation, suggests UN rights chiefLatin America, Caribbean are facing human rights exploitation, suggests UN rights chief

Latin America, Caribbean are facing human rights exploitation, suggests UN rights chief

The concerns of human rights exploitation in Latin America were brought into view last year and this year, even the…

May 9, 2021
Human Rights Watch urges Thai authorities to probe murder of rights activistHuman Rights Watch urges Thai authorities to probe murder of rights activist

Human Rights Watch urges Thai authorities to probe murder of rights activist

Human Rights Watch has urged Thailand authorities to immediately probe the killing of Somsak Onchuenjit, a land rights activist and…

May 8, 2021
Scores of migrants illegally expelled in desert by Algeria: ReportScores of migrants illegally expelled in desert by Algeria: Report

Scores of migrants illegally expelled in desert by Algeria: Report

Thousands of migrants were left stranded without food, water, and basic amenities by Algerian authorities on the desert border with…

May 7, 2021
NHRC orders investigation into post-poll violence in West BengalNHRC orders investigation into post-poll violence in West Bengal

NHRC orders investigation into post-poll violence in West Bengal

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Tuesday ordered its in-house investigation team to probe post-poll violence in several districts of…

May 5, 2021