Indian Christian community faces rising violence while Modi congratulates new Jacobite Catholicos in Lebanon. Rights groups sound alarm.
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Nepal’s Human Rights Commission Maintains Top ‘A’ Global Ranking
Nepal’s Human Rights Commission retains its global ‘A’ ranking after GANHRI review, strengthening its UNHRC candidacy.
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Afghanistan Urges UNAMA to Enhance Global Ties As UN Extends Mission
UNAMA’s mission in Afghanistan extended for a year as the UN urges engagement, while Pakistan criticizes Taliban on terrorism.
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UNSC To Vote On Extending UNAMA’s Afghanistan Mission
UNSC to vote on extending UNAMA’s mandate until 2026, focusing on human rights, aid, and global engagement of Afghanistan.
International Islamophobia Day 2025: UN, Activists Warn of Rising Anti-Muslim Hate
Global leaders mark the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, urging action against rising anti-Muslim hate and bias.
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All Remaining Guantanamo Bay Migrants Flown Back To US
US removes all migrants from Guantanamo Bay, returning them to the US ahead of a legal challenge on migrant detention policy.
Fear, Censorship, and Repression: The Cost of Speaking Up in India Today
India today faces a crackdown on NGOs, press, and activists, threatening democracy and fueling repression under Modi’s rule.
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Gujjar Women in IIOJK Accuse Forest Officials of Assault Amid Land Tensions
Tensions rise in Jammu & Kashmir as Gujjar tribals clash with forest officials over a nursery project, fearing displacement.
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Pakistan’s GSP+ Renewal Hinges on Rights Progress, Says Dutch Envoy
Pakistan reapplies for GSP+ renewal, with approval tied to progress in human rights, environmental, and social commitments.
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Hate Speech Against Minorities In India Increased by 74% In 2024, Research Group Reports
Hate speech against minorities in India surged 74% in 2024, with peaks during election season, India Hate Lab reports.