Human rights violation
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UK ‘people’s tribunal’ hears claims China abused Uyghurs
London: A people’s tribunal set up to assess whether China’s alleged rights abuses against the Uyghur people constitute genocide opened in London on Friday, with witness alleging that inmates at detention camps…
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UN seeks Indian govt’s response on human rights violations in Kashmir
United Nations (UN) in a letter from its special rapporteurs has requested a response from the Government of India over a series of allegations in the cases concerning arbitrary detention, extrajudicial killing,…
- World
On Eid, Xinjiang imams defend China against US criticism
Beijing: Muslim leaders from the Xinjiang region rejected Western allegations that China is suppressing religious freedom, speaking at a reception Thursday for foreign diplomats and media at the end of the holy month…
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G7 raises concern over China’s actions in Hong Kong, Xinjiang and South China Sea
London: Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) countries rebuked China on issues concerning Hong Kong, human rights violations in Xinjiang, and military build-up in South China Sea. “We continue to…
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Overseas workers accusing China of forced labour, human rights violations
Beijing: Chinese companies are using the official “One Belt, One Road” transnational economic strategy to forcibly export Chinese workers overseas, according to a report by China Labor Watch. In a report titled…
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China dismisses ‘Crimes Against Humanity’ report on Uyghurs as lies, false information
Beijing: While condemnation over China’s crackdowns over Uyghurs continues to mount, Beijing dismissed crimes against humanity report on Uyghurs in Xinjiang province as “lies and false information”. The Chinese foreign ministry’s remarks…
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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…
