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At UNHRC, India flags deteriorating rights situation in Ukraine
Geneva: Expressing deep concern at the recent developments in Ukraine, India on Thursday again raised concerns about the deteriorating human rights situation in the country stemming from the Russian aggression and supported…
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Russia won’t participate in special session of UNHRC on Ukraine
Moscow: The Russian Foreign Ministry said Tuesday that Russia has chosen not to participate in an upcoming special session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Ukraine, calling the event…
- World
Biden ‘applauds’ Russia’s suspension from Human Rights Council
Washington: US President Joe Biden announced that he “applauds the overwhelming vote” by the UN General Assembly to suspend Russia from the Human Rights Council in the wake of Moscow’s ongoing war on…
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India abstains in UN General Assembly on vote to suspend Russia from UNHRC
United Nations: India on Thursday abstained in the UN General Assembly on a vote moved by the US to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council over allegations that Russian soldiers…
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UNHRC adopts first resolution in favour of Palestine
The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates (MoFAE) on Thursday announced the adoption of Palestine’s first resolution on human rights, by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), ensuring accountability and…
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India gets re-elected to UN Human Rights Council for 2022-24 term
United Nations: India was re-elected to the UN Human Rights Council for the 2022-24 term on Thursday and vowed to continue to work for the promotion and protection of Human Rights through…
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736 Afghans recorded for new registration in India from Aug 1 to Sep 11
New Delhi: A total of 736 Afghans were recorded for new registration from August 1 to September 11, the UNHCR said here, adding that it is scaling up its capacity to meet increasing…
- India
UNHRC chief criticises India for communication blackouts in J&K
New Delhi: UN high commissioner for human rights Michelle Bachelet on Monday described as “worrying” India’s use of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act as well as “frequent” temporary communication blackouts in Jammu and…
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Mullah Baradar meets top UN official for humanitarian efforts
Kabul: Taliban’s deputy head Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar met UN under-secretary-general Martin Griffiths, urging the UN’s humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan on Sunday, reported local media. Baradar met Martin Griffiths at the country’s…
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India responds to UNHRC concerns: New IT rules ‘designed to empower’ ordinary users of social media
New Delhi: Stating that new IT rules are “designed to empower ordinary users of social media”, India on Sunday rejected apprehensions raised by the United Nation Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and said that…
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UN calls for unhindered access to Xinjiang over China’s gross human rights violations
Geneva: The United Nations human rights experts have expressed serious concerns over the continuous crackdowns on the Uyghur community residing in Xinjiang, calling for unhindered access to the country to conduct fact-finding…
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UNHRC adopts resolution against Sri Lanka’s rights record; India abstains from voting
Geneva: The UN Human Rights Council on Tuesday adopted a strong resolution against Sri Lanka’s rights record, in a setback to Colombo, which described the move as “unwarranted and unjustified” interference in its…
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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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Indian Coast Guard found boat carrying Rohingya refugees; 8 dead: MEA
New Delhi: The Indian coast guard has found a boat adrift in the Andaman Sea carrying Rohingya refugees, including eight people who had died, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.…
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UNHRC experts raise concerns over Indian govt’s treatment of Kashmir
Two experts from the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human rights have urged the Indian government to ensure that the rights of the people of Kashmir are safeguarded. As…
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