Human Rights

Iran releases 9 Indians from detained ship; 45 sailors await repatriation

There are around 45 Indian crew members in three vessels -- MT Riah, Stena Impero and Grace 1 -- that have been detained by the UK and Iran authorities.

Jul 26, 2019

As Gulf boils Iran says it has sentenced US 'spies' to death

Iran said the identified spies were employed in key economic, nuclear, infrastructural, military and cyber institutions and collected classified information.

Jul 22, 2019

Hong Kong violence: Police fire rubber bullets, tear gas at protesters

Hundreds of riot police faced off with protesters more than a kilometre from the Liaison Office, firing tear gas as police and ambulance sirens echoed through the chanting crowds.

Jul 22, 2019

Deputy Commander-in-Chief Defence Services Myanmar- Soe Win

US slaps sanctions on Myanmar Army chief over Rohingya killings

US top officials said the Burmese government has taken no actions against soldiers and militant groups responsible for human rights violations and abuses.

Jul 17, 2019

Pakistan supports China's policy of crackdown on Uighur Muslims

Around 35 countries supported China in a letter to the United Nations, dismissing claims of violation of the rights of Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region in China.

Jul 15, 2019

Is the UN report on Kashmir soft on Pakistan?

The report pointed out that the "quantity and quality of information available" on Jammu and Kashmir "contrasts significantly" to that in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Jul 11, 2019

India slams UN report on Kashmir, calls it 'false and motivated'

The report released by the UN Human Rights Council accuses Indian security officials of using arbitrary detentions.

Jul 9, 2019

Hong Kong extradition bill is 'dead' but Carrie Lam doesn't say it's withdrawn

The absence of the term "withdrawal" in Carrie Lam's statement has led experts to doubt that the contentious bill could be revived in the future.

Jul 9, 2019

Refugee Crisis: 80 African migrants killed as boat capsizes off Tunisia coast

Survivors told the Tunisian coast guard that the boat was rescued off the port town of Zarzis.

Jul 5, 2019

Protesters try to storm Hong Kong's legislature on the anniversary of Chinese rule

Around 10,000 protesters marched from Victoria Park and called for Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam to step down.

Jul 1, 2019

Madhya Pradesh amends law to punish cow vigilantes: 5-year jail, fine for violence

The state cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Kamal Nath, cleared an amendment to the Madhya Pradesh Gauvansh Vadh Pratishedh Adhiniyam, 2004, on Wednesday.

Jun 27, 2019

Hong Kong anti-extradition protesters demand apology for police brutality, release of detained activists

A Hong Kong police spokesperson said that they respected the protestors rally and there was a "no clearance operation".

Jun 21, 2019

Over 70 million people displaced worldwide by war, violence at end of 2018: UN

While the global refugee population has exceeded the previous year's estimate by 2.3 million, the current refugee population exceeds the population of Thailand.

Jun 19, 2019

Saudi Arabia to not execute teenager arrested for taking part in anti-govt rally

Murtaja Quereris was arrested by the Saudi officials in September 2014 on charges of terrorism.

Jun 17, 2019

Here's how Hong Kong is bringing people together for voicing mass dissent

The ongoing public uprising against the pro-Beijing Hong Kong government has brought focus on how non-violent mass movement has rekindled the spirit of democratic dissent.