Human rights violation
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China bears responsibility for ongoing genocide against Uyghurs: Report
Washington: Chinese actions in Xinjiang against the Uyghur minority have violated every single provision in the United Nations’ Genocide Convention, according to an independent report by over 50 global experts. The report…
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China: Two ex-govt officials in Xinjiang sentenced to death over separatism charges
Beijing: Two former government officials in the Xinjiang region have been sentenced to death on charges of separatism, as China continues its crackdown and rights violations in the region despite international outcry.…
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Uyghurs in Turkey protest Chinese foreign minister’s visit
Istanbul: Hundreds of Uyghurs staged protests in Ankara and Istanbul on Thursday, denouncing Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to Turkey and demanding that the Turkish government take a stronger stance against human…
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EU hits China with sanctions over Uyghur ‘genocide’
Brussels: As China continues to impose severe crackdowns on the Uyghur and other minority communities, the European Union has confirmed its first sanctions on Chinese officials since 1989, targeting four officials and…
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EU to slap sanctions on Chinese officials over rights abuses in Xinjiang: Report
Brussels: European Union officials have approved sanctions on Chinese officials, who are accused of human rights abuses in Xinjiang province. The penalties were approved at preparatory meetings for next week’s Foreign Affairs…
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At least 149 people killed by Myanmar security forces since Feb: UN
Geneva: At least 149 people have been killed since the military coup in Myanmar in February as a result of actions by security forces, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights spokesperson Ravina…
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UNHRC must pay attention to Pakistan’s deplorable human rights record: India
Geneva: India on Monday called on the United Nations Human Rights Council to hold Pakistan accountable for its state-sponsored and supported grave violation of human rights of its people, saying the UN…
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China urged to stop persecution of Uyghurs, Tibetans
Ottawa: Conservative party of Canada has called on China to stop the persecution of people who practice their religion or belief including Christians, Tibetans and Uyghurs. In a statement issued on the…
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US hits Iran with new sanctions as Pompeo defends strategy
Washington: The United States hit Iran with new sanctions on Wednesday, as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made the case that undoing the actions of the Trump administration would be foolish and…
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Paris: People protest against human rights violation in China
Paris: More than 300 people belonging to several groups gathered at the Trocadero square near the Eiffel Tower in Paris to protest against the human rights violations in China and join the…
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H&M joins global clamour to end human rights abuses in Xinjiang
Stockholm: Days after the US imposed a ban on import of five specific manufacturers in Xinjiang, Swedish clothing icon H&M has decided not to buy raw materials from the region’s farms and factories…
