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China Sends Back North Korean Refugees Against Their Will

China Sends Back North Korean Refugees Against Their Will

China made around 60 North Korean refugees go back to North Korea against their will. This worries human rights groups and activists a lot. They are afraid these refugees could get punished badly and hurt

UN expresses dismay at human rights violations in Belarus of Europe

UN expresses dismay at human rights violations in Belarus of Europe

Belarus of Europe continues to face its largest human rights crisis in modern history. About 35,000 people have been subjected to detention in degrading conditions. A total of 674 people are recognized as political prisoners,

UN adopts resolution condemning rights violations in Iran

UN adopts resolution condemning rights violations in Iran

The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) recently welcomed the adoption of the 67th United Nations resolution denouncing the continuous violations of human rights in Iran. As per a statement released over the development,

Serbia: UNHRC warns of misuse of power against media, NGOs

Serbia: UNHRC warns of misuse of power against media, NGOs

Serbia launched a crackdown on terror financing and money laundering, targeting several journalists and non-governmental organisations. However, human rights experts have expressed concerns over the misuse of power by the Serbian authorities to access personal

Why EIB Funds Could Encourage Violation Of Human Rights

Why EIB Funds Could Encourage Violation Of Human Rights

The EU funded European Investment Bank (EIB), has been accused of sideling the human rights of indigenous communities to support hydropower projects. This was confirmed through reports led by campaign groups Counter Balance and the

Why Armenian Azerbaijan Conflict Could Become A Human Rights Issue?

Why Armenian Azerbaijan Conflict Could Become A Human Rights Issue?

The Armenian and Azerbaijan conflict has taken precarious proportions, leading to human rights violation worries to mount. Speaking on the UN Council meeting, United Nations High Commissioner, Michelle Bachelet has expressed an urgent need to

Special Report to United Nations Council Outlines Heinous Crimes Against Humanity in Yemen

Special Report to United Nations Council Outlines Heinous Crimes Against Humanity in Yemen

A third report given by the Group of Eminent International and Regional Experts on Yemen states serious violations against civilian population in Yemen. A detailed report was presented to the Human Rights Council recently, earmarking

In a human rights catastrophe Greece moves to pushback refugees

In a human rights catastrophe Greece moves to pushback refugees

An investigation conducted by The Guardian, which included interviews with five victims of pushbacks, 10 NGOs which are working across the Aegean Sea, including Human Rights Watch, Aegean Boat Report and Josoor, and a series

Human Rights groups call on US authorities to ban all imports of cotton from China’s Xinjiang province

Human Rights groups call on US authorities to ban all imports of cotton from China’s Xinjiang province

Due to the growing allegations of widespread forced labor in Chinese Xinjiang province, the Human rights campaigners have called upon US authorities to ban all cotton imports from China, The Guardian reported.  As per The Guardian, many largest

Working Group on Egypt urges U.S. officials in a letter to condemn the escalating human rights violations

Working Group on Egypt urges U.S. officials in a letter to condemn the escalating human rights violations

According to the Carnegie Endowment For International Peace, the Working Group on Egypt wrote a letter to the U.S. Secretary Mike Pompeo, urging him to seriously look into the escalating human rights violations in Egypt.