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UN stresses on Nigeria to focus on rights of the detainees

UN stresses on Nigeria to focus on rights of the detainees

Nigeria - The urgent need for Nigeria to focus on the rights of the detainees has been highlighted by the United Nations. The world organization has urged Nigeria to ensure that the detainees are given

Egyptian 2011 uprising activist jailed for 5 years, two others get 4 years each

Egyptian 2011 uprising activist jailed for 5 years, two others get 4 years each

Egypt - Alaa Abdel-Fattah, the prominent Egyptian activist has been given a term of five years in prison on Monday. The sentence was given in Egypt on Monday in which the activist was charged of

Why Does Japan Still Want To Keep Cordial Relations With Myanmar?

Why Does Japan Still Want To Keep Cordial Relations With Myanmar?

Myanmar - Human Rights groups are asking Japan to not encourage participation by Myanmar in a military study abroad programme. After the February coup, Myanmar has been criticized for its approach and handling of its

Let Us Not Use Politics Or Financial Crisis As An Excuse For Child Labour: UN Rep

Let Us Not Use Politics Or Financial Crisis As An Excuse For Child Labour: UN Rep

Lebanon - Najat Maala M’jid, the special representative of the UN Secretary-General on Violence Against Children has said, “I think we can’t really use the excuse for political and financial crisis to justify this violation

Human rights monitor established by UN over rights violations in Ethiopia

Human rights monitor established by UN over rights violations in Ethiopia

Ethiopia - On Friday, the United Nations Human Rights Council passed a resolution under which an International Commission of Human Rights Experts will be established that will investigate abuse allegations in Ethiopia by all warring

HR Groups Cry Out For UN Intervention In Durfur

HR Groups Cry Out For UN Intervention In Durfur

Sudan - A Human Rights organization in Sudan’s western region of Durfur has urged UN’s intervention. Recently, there has been a surge in tribal clashes with more than 180 people reportedly killed since October 2021.

European parliaments asked Serbia to investigate exploitation reports

European parliaments asked Serbia to investigate exploitation reports

Europe - Forced labor reports in Serbia sparked major criticism last month after some of the reports claimed that there is a Chinese factory where such incidents are taking place. On Thursday, the European Parliament

United Nations adopts resolution on North Korea’s human rights abuses

United Nations adopts resolution on North Korea’s human rights abuses

North Korea - The United Nations on Thursday adopted a resolution on North Korean human rights abuses. The resolution was adopted by consensus at the UN General Assembly. It marks the 17th consecutive year the

India: No more struggle for basic benefits, Apex court announces call in favor of Sex workers

India: No more struggle for basic benefits, Apex court announces call in favor of Sex workers

India - The Centre has been directed by the apex court of India to give equal benefits to sex workers. The only way they can do this is by enrolling them into digital systems that

Qatar human rights: Concerns over fate of missing female activist rise

Qatar human rights: Concerns over fate of missing female activist rise

Qatar - Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR), among other rights groups, has called on the Qatari authorities to present proof that female activist Noof Al-Maadeed is alive and healthy after reports have emerged stating