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HRCSL calls on IGP to submit detailed report on custodial deaths

HRCSL calls on IGP to submit detailed report on custodial deaths

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to submit a comprehensive report on the recent killing of two alleged suspects while they were in police

After years of resistance, Taiwan finally feels the pressure to address labor rights issues

After years of resistance, Taiwan finally feels the pressure to address labor rights issues

For a long time, Taiwan’s government has been criticized for neglecting labors rights and issues of forced labor but not anymore. The country is blessed with a lucrative seafood industry and this has led to

Human Rights organizations call for an end to attacks against rights defenders in Afghanistan

Human Rights organizations call for an end to attacks against rights defenders in Afghanistan

Amnesty International, with other human rights organizations, on Tuesday, urged the Government of Afghanistan to end harassment, intimidation, threats, and attacks against human rights defenders, journalists, activists, and media workers in the country.  These human

US, Canada and Mexico trade pact meeting stresses on labor rights

US, Canada and Mexico trade pact meeting stresses on labor rights

 Annual meeting on reviewing of trade pact between the United States of America, Canada and Mexico commenced on Monday with stress being given on workers’ rights as well as energy investment and environment protection in

Amnesty 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, Amnesty International has warned against lifting the embargo to prevent serious human rights violations in

Consular service reduced in Moscow, confirms US embassy

Consular service reduced in Moscow, confirms US embassy

The consular service  of the United States has been significantly reduced in Moscow, the embassy confirmed last week. The workforce related to the embassy work has been reduced by 75 percent. The move has come

African migrant surge in Ceuta

African migrant surge in Ceuta

As being told by Interior Minister, the Government of Spanish has deployed troops in the Ceuta region to patrol the border with Morocco. This action had to be taken as over a thousand migrants swam

Labor trafficking and exploitation highlighted in recent allegations around New Jersey temple construction

Labor trafficking and exploitation highlighted in recent allegations around New Jersey temple construction

 Horrifying incident around a Hindu temple construction shook labor rights activists across the world. Dalit workers are alleged to have been trafficked from India to USA for construction of a New Jersey temple. FBI agents

Migrant workers in India face the same wrath as last year

Migrant workers in India face the same wrath as last year

In the Indian constituency, migrant workers are a large part of the informal sector, employing near about 93 percent of workers. They contribute nearly 50 percent of the economic output in the country. Since the

Taiwan restricts worship practices for domestic workers, US report

Taiwan restricts worship practices for domestic workers, US report

As per a report published by the US experts, Taiwan is restricting worship practices of domestic workers in the country. The department of state expressed concerns over such practices calling it discriminatory.  They said that