Civilian
- Middle East
Hostilities, deepening crisis worsen civilian situation in Syria: UN
United Nations: Hostilities and a deepening economic, health and water crisis have worsened the situation for civilians in northwest Syria, UN humanitarians said. Up to 4.1 million people — 80 per cent…
- Middle East
Decade of conflict in Syria claims over 306,000 civilian lives: UN report
Geneva: The conflict in Syria claimed the lives of 306,887 civilians between March 1, 2011 and March 31, 2021, the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Office has said. In a report, mandated…
- India
Nagaland calls off Hornbill Festival over civilian killing
Kohima: The cabinet of Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Tuesday called off the ongoing Hornbill Festival in protest against the killing of 14 civilians by security forces, state ministers said. The…
- India
NHRC notice to Centre, Nagaland over civilian killings in security ops
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Monday issued notice to the Defence Secretary, the Union Home Secretary, and the Chief Secretary, and Director General of Police of Nagaland, seeking…
- Photos
In Pics: Support against civilian killings
Kisama: A black flag being hoisted at the venue of Hornbill festival in solidarity with the civilians, killed in an anti-insurgency operation, in Kisama, Nagaland, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. (PTI Photo) Kisama:…
- Kashmir
Civilian shot dead by CRPF personnel in J&K’s Anantnag
Srinagar: A civilian was shot dead by CRPF personnel in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Thursday after the driver of his car did not stop the vehicle at a checkpoint when…
- India
J-K: Civilian injured in ceasefire violation, succumbs to injuries
Srinagar: A civilian, who was injured in a ceasefire violation by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control in Tangdhar sector of Jammu and Kashmir last week, died at a hospital here on…
- World
Russian defence industry should produce more civilian products
Moscow: Russia’s defence industry should diversify into manufacturing civilian products in order to be financially stable, President Vladimir Putin said. “In addition to the main work and creating groundwork for new generation…
- Kashmir
Civilians tortured by security forces in Kashmir: Report
Releasing a detailed report on alleged torture of civilians in the state, two Jammu and Kashmir-based human rights groups on Monday called on the United Nations to investigate the matter. Using 432…
- Kashmir
Srinagar: Restrictions in Valley over custodial killing of civilian
Srinagar: Restrictions have been imposed on Wednesday in parts of Srinagar city despite heavy rains to avoid protests against the custodial killing of one civilian, Rizwan Ahmad a School Teacher, and a…
- Middle East
Afghan civilian deaths increased 11% in 2018
Kabul: Civilian deaths in Afghanistan in 2018 increased by 11 per cent compared to 2017, reaching the highest level since 2009, a UN agency said in a study released on Sunday. The…
- Kashmir
Civilian shot dead by gunmen in Kashmir
Srinagar: A civilian was shot dead by unidentified gunmen on Friday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district, police said. The gunmen shot and critically injured Simranjeet Singh in Khasipora village of Tral…
