Human Rights

Hong Kong extradition bill is 'dead' but Carrie Lam doesn't say it's withdrawn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

Jun 17, 2019

China state media accuses foreign 'hypocrisy' over Hong Kong after climbdown

Hong Kong's "fugitive rendition arrangements are purely an internal affair", the China Daily said, however, adding that countries such as the United States or Britain should have no say in the matter.

Jun 17, 2019

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam suspends controversial extradition bill until further notice

In an official press conference held in Hong Kong on Saturday, June 15, the severely criticised Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced that the pro-Beijing lawmakers had urged the government to delay the bill.

Jun 15, 2019

Clashes in Hong Kong after anti-govt protest against extradition law

Hong Kong is known to be a safe house where several anti-government protesters have sought refuge in the past.

Jun 10, 2019

Who is Murtaja Qureiris? Saudi teen faces execution for participating in Arab Spring

In May 2017, Murtaja Qureiris was moved to al-Mabaheth prison, an adult facility, even though he was still only 16 years old.

Jun 8, 2019

School buildings are often used as voter registration and polling booths

Attacks on Afghanistan schools tripled in 2018: UNICEF

The numbers increased for the first time since 2015 and surged from 68 in 2017 to 192 in 2018.

May 28, 2019

Donald Trump Says Ilhan Omar Doesnt Like Israel

Will US sanctions on Pakistan spell bad news for the Asian country?

The United States took the extreme step after Pakistan refused to take back its deportees and those who violated the visa rules, for example, overstaying their visa.

Apr 28, 2019

Supreme Court issues notice to Centre on plea seeking entry of Muslim women into mosques

A Pune-based couple pleaded that the present ban on woman entering the mosque is a violation of the fundamental rights and is unconstitutional as there cannot be any discrimination based on caste, sex and religion according to the constitution.

Apr 16, 2019

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Human Rights

Hong Kong extradition bill is 'dead' but Carrie Lam doesn't say it's withdrawn

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

China state media accuses foreign 'hypocrisy' over Hong Kong after climbdown

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam suspends controversial extradition bill until further notice

Clashes in Hong Kong after anti-govt protest against extradition law

Who is Murtaja Qureiris? Saudi teen faces execution for participating in Arab Spring

Attacks on Afghanistan schools tripled in 2018: UNICEF

Will US sanctions on Pakistan spell bad news for the Asian country?

Supreme Court issues notice to Centre on plea seeking entry of Muslim women into mosques

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