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Outrage over US immigration policy grows after helpline numbers to track children draws a blank

The department is said to be giving out a handout to parents separated from their children at the US-Mexico border. The document titled "Next Steps for Families" comes with a set of three instructions in English and Spanish and gives out a few helpline numbers and email addresses as well.

Jun 18, 2018

UN's World Food Programme is out of money to feed Syrian refugees

Is there food during Eid 2018? Plight of millions of refugee Muslims in sharp focus

By placing a three-month old story on its front page on Eid Day, prominent Gulf daily is obviously calling for attention to the plight of refugees stranded in other lands even even as the Muslim community marks one of its biggest celebrations.

Jun 16, 2018

RTI amendment in the offing; activist questions Centre's refusal to share details

Activist Anjali Bhardwaj filed an RTI request to find out when changes were proposed, what they are but the government refuses to provide any details. She has expressed her concern over media reports that the amendment was regressive.

Jun 16, 2018

Quick response: Why is Kerala police facing serial charges of human rights violations?

Kerala police in the dock after serial incidents of rule-bending to save people in power. First a youth assaulted by an MLA is booked under non-bailable offences and later they turn the tables on a policemen assaulted by an ADGP's daughter.

Jun 15, 2018

N Korea no longer a nuclear threat: President Trump

Post-Korea Summit, Trump's a changed man, so is Kim Jong Un, a 'very smart guy'

Trump can't stop applauding Kim Jong Un after his return from the successful Singapore summit. He quickly changed his opinion and called the latter a "very smart guy" who loves his nation and people.

Jun 14, 2018

Lt Col Purohit's shocking letter reveals torture, illegal detention

The letter reveals accused in Malegaon blast case was tortured and forced to confess to the crime he never committed, Human Rights Commission investigating the claim

Jun 14, 2018

Dutch police train eagles to hunt drones

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UK, Italy and Sweden help abusive states suppress human rights and press freedom - Amnesty

Abusive regimes around the world use sophisticated electronic surveillance equipment sourced from European countries for suppressing rights groups, activists and journalists.

Jun 12, 2018

Delhi Police accused of physical harassment, apologises to victims

It is alleged that Delhi Police personnel called Madhumita Ramakrishnan a Nigerian menace who is in India for prostitution and other 'such vices'.

Jun 9, 2018

Sports Authority of India fires coach accused of sexual harassment, pledges strict measures

Looks like the Sports Authority of India is leaving no stone unturned when it comes to ensuring safety from predators at its centers. They have sacked two SAI employees, including a coach, both named in sexual harassment complaints.

Jun 7, 2018

Amnesty official commits suicide unable to handle work pressure; complains he was made to slog

Senior Amnesty International official Gaëtan Mootoo commits suicide in his Paris office after going on record about highly stressful work conditions. Colleagues press for impartial inquiry. .

Jun 7, 2018

A member of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) tells a Rohingya girl not to come on Bangladesh side, in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh

Bangladesh PM urges India to put pressure on Myanmar to take back Rohingya

About 700,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled into Bangladesh from Myanmar since August to escape a military crackdown.

May 26, 2018

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Kill at least one: Tamil Nadu police flouted norms while handling anti-Sterlite protesters?

Undue haste by police and flouting of crowd control norms could have resulted in mass killing in Thoothukudi on Tuesday. Video reveals voice calling out to armed police 'at least one should be killed' before shots are fired.

May 23, 2018

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Iranian Women Defy Male-Only Stadium Ban By Sneaking In Disguised As Bearded Men

A group of women in Iran wore wigs and fake beards in order to watch a soccer match from inside the Azadi Stadium in Tehran, where women spectators are often refused entry.

May 2, 2018

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Tibet should have the right to preservation of own culture: Dalai Lama

"Tibetan area is recognized and it should have the same right to the preservation of own culture if it remains then it's okay to stay in China for mutual benefits", said Dalai Lama.

Apr 23, 2018

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Baloch Republic Organisation protests in London against Pakistan's Human Rights violations

The protest took place at 10 Downing Street in London. Mansoor Baloch, President of BRP urged UK Government to intervene in the Balochistan Genocide issue.

Apr 23, 2018

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