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Human rights

Plight of Hindus in Pakistan: Why is world silent over this discrimination?

Pakistan government has failed to protect religious freedom and Hindu community is living in constant fear in Pakistan.

Oct 19, 2015, 22:13 PM IST

North Korea threatens to scrap family reunion with South

North Korea has threatened to cancel a reunion for families separated by the Korean War, after "reckless" remarks by South Korean President Park Geun-Hye on Pyongyang`s nuclear weapons programme and human rights record.

Sep 30, 2015, 09:03 AM IST

Sri Lanka likely to dodge international probe into war crimes

Sri Lanka appears set to avoid an international inquiry into atrocities committed during its lengthy civil war if a new UN resolution is adopted next week.

Sep 25, 2015, 15:12 PM IST

UN experts call for abolition of death penalty in India

UN human rights experts have welcomed recommendations made by India's Law Commission to abolish death penalty with the exception of terror offences and called on Indian authorities to move towards the complete abolition of capital punishment.

Sep 12, 2015, 10:59 AM IST

Amal Clooney says lawyers will pursue sanctions against Maldives

A human rights legal team will pursue international sanctions and travel bans against the Maldives as part of its efforts to secure the release of the country's jailed former president, lawyer Amal Clooney said today.

Sep 10, 2015, 20:24 PM IST