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Human Rights lawyer blamed for having Terrorism links in Algeria

Human Rights lawyer blamed for having Terrorism links in Algeria

Algeria - Human Rights organization Amnesty has called for the release of human rights lawyer Abderraouf Arslane after he was arrested on terrorism charges. Amnesty said that Algerian authorities must immediately release the lawyer who

Thailand: Migrant Labour Shortage Causes Rise in Human Trafficking Amid the Pandemic

Thailand: Migrant Labour Shortage Causes Rise in Human Trafficking Amid the Pandemic

Thailand - The shortage of workers in the construction and industrial sectors in Thailand is among the primary reasons for the rise in the trafficking of migrant workers. A deficiency of migrant labourers risks exports

China conveniently slams Lithuania over migrant border row, but gives Belarus a clean chit

China conveniently slams Lithuania over migrant border row, but gives Belarus a clean chit

China - “The violent repression of refugees by soldiers and police in the Lithuanian border area”. These were the words of a reporter from China’s Hubei Daily Media Group when he asked Chinese Foreign Ministry

Black Friday: Amazon Workers Stage Protests Across Europe Demanding Fair Pay

Black Friday: Amazon Workers Stage Protests Across Europe Demanding Fair Pay

Amazon warehouse workers and delivery drivers stage a protest across Europe, demanding fair pay and respect for their rights to join unions. These protests immensely affected the Black Friday sales, for which people wait every

MEPs Seek Resolution Against Russian Mercenaries In Somalia And Cameroon

MEPs Seek Resolution Against Russian Mercenaries In Somalia And Cameroon

Somalia - Russian paramilitary groups in Somalia and Cameroon have been caught into human rights violations. This is primarily keeping in mind the Wagner Group against which the European Union Parliament has adopted three resolutions.

Bihar migrant workers still struggling to get access to Covid-19 relief

Bihar migrant workers still struggling to get access to Covid-19 relief

India - Sectional bureaucracy in the country  is impacting the nation at its most vulnerable stage  given the impact of Covid-19 pandemic. Well aware of how much the pandemic cost migrant workers, students and small

Pandemic Has Made Work Hours Seep into Leisure

Pandemic Has Made Work Hours Seep into Leisure

Before the Pandemic, office work was a weekly, nine to five tasks at the office space. People had weekends to themselves and their families, visiting malls, short trips, dining outside, and much more.  However, since

Labor rights violation: Dyson chucks Malaysian supplier over labor abuse concerns

Labor rights violation: Dyson chucks Malaysian supplier over labor abuse concerns

Malaysia - Dyson Ltd, a high tech home appliance manufacturer, has severed its ties with Malaysia based supplier ATA IMS Bhd. This was after whistleblower’s allegations about the labor practices led to an audit of

Despite Human Rights Group Concerns, Bangladesh Relocates Rohingya Refugees to Island

Despite Human Rights Group Concerns, Bangladesh Relocates Rohingya Refugees to Island

Bangladesh - On Thursday, Bangladesh started relocating many Rohingya refugees to a low-lying island in the Bay of Bengal, despite continuous worries from rights groups over risking the lives of refugees on the flood-prone Island. 

Malaysia Finally Takes A Serious Stand Against Forced Labor Issues

Malaysia Finally Takes A Serious Stand Against Forced Labor Issues

Malaysia - has now agreed to ratify the International Labour Organization Protocol 29 in order to eradicate forced labour. The government has decided to do so as their commitment towards the protocol to the Forced