Human Right Violations

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NHRC: National institutions play major role in ensuring implementation of UN guidelines

The Peninsula 17 May 2024

This includes providing guidance to states and companies, contributing to the development of laws, policies, and practices in line with international human rights standards, monitoring and reporting ...

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KIPRI highlighted plight of Kashmiris under Indian illegal occupation

Kashmir Media Service 17 May 2024

Apart from publishing reports on human rights violations in IIOJK, the organization also organizes internship programs, seminars, conferences, lectures etc, the KIPRI Director said.

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OHCHR says ‘failures to tackle structural weaknesses’ in Sri Lanka risks future enforced disappearances

Tamil Guardian 17 May 2024

In 2020,the former head of the army Shavendra Silva was barred from entering the US has been barred from entering the country “due to credible information of his involvement, through command responsibility, in gross violations of human rights”.

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Forced to give birth after rape, Honduran woman seeks UN remedy

Hong Kong Standard 17 May 2024

- Human rights violations - ... said lawyers were seeking reparations for Fausia and her family and a public apology for the "human rights violations that were committed against her.".

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North Macedonia: Mickoski challenges - "I will call my country Macedonia, if you want, let's ...

Greek City Times 17 May 2024

None of us likes this agreement," Mickoski characteristically commented, calling it his "basic human right" to call his country as he wishes in public discourse and in the media. "We have no violation ...

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Norway's Sovereign Wealth Fund excludes Adani Ports over ‘unacceptable’ risks

Madhyamam 17 May 2024

... on Ethics, The Wire reported citing Bloomberg.The decision, announced by Norges Bank Investment Management, is linked to “unacceptable” risks from human rights violations in war and conflict zones.

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FIFA to make decision on Israeli suspension by July

RTE 17 May 2024

The Palestinian federation (PFA) first proposed the sanctioning and suspension of the Israeli association back in April, on the grounds of human. rights and humanitarian law violations committed in the Gaza Strip.

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Postpone vote on the WHO’s amendments to health regulations and pandemic agreement

Mail Guardian South Africa 17 May 2024

Commitment to the recognition and protection of human rights, including freedom of thought and expression that were grossly violated at the height of the Covid-19 crisis;.

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Republicans in US House pass bill pushing Biden to send weapons to Israel

Al Jazeera 17 May 2024

Report. end of list ... Enormous casualties in Rafah ... Rights advocates, lawmakers and protesters across the US have demanded an end to the transfers, warning the president that the arms were being used for human rights violations and war crimes in Gaza ... .

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America finally realizes its Bangladesh policy was faulty

Blitz 17 May 2024

The potential removal of these sanctions, imposed due to alleged human rights violations, is indicative of improving bilateral ties and recognition of Bangladesh’s efforts to address these concerns ... ....

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US CRS reports gross human rights violations in India under Modi rule

Kashmir Media Service 16 May 2024

The US Congressional Research Service finds gross human rights violations in India under Modi regime ... The story US CRS reports gross human rights violations in India under Modi rule published on ...

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Hey Google: we need to learn more about your role in the war on Gaza

Access Now 16 May 2024

With the recent by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the ongoing addressing Israel’s military actions and human rights violations in Gaza, Google must disclose its Human Rights Due ...

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ECHR holds hearing on gender-based exclusion rules of international sports competitions

Jurist 16 May 2024

The applicant is asserting several violations of the European Convention on Human Rights ... to an effective remedy), and 14 (the prohibition of discrimination) of the European Convention on Human Rights.

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Swiss Court Sentences Former Gambian Interior Minister to 20 Years

Foroyaa 16 May 2024

Joof said that Wednesday’s verdict strongly reflects their wishes and aspirations for justice for human rights violations committed against Gambian journalists among others victims of YahyaJammeh regime.

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Thailand warned against targeting foreign refugees and dissidents

Jurist 16 May 2024

Thai authorities arrested three human rights activists in March who fled to Thailand to avoid political persecution in Cambodia, with several human rights groups having criticized the Thai government for detaining the activists.