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UN Rights Experts flag Discrimination in ECI’s SIR exercise, seek India’s response
Three United Nations’ Special Rapporteurs have formally written to the Indian government on expressing serious concerns over alleged discrimination against the minorities in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) conducted by the ECI –especially in West Bengal –and seeking information on steps taken to ensure that the process aligns with India’s obligations under international human rights law
Afghan President flees as Taliban enters Kabul
The militant organisation known for its blatant disregard for rights of women and minorities had been conquering one province after another over the last two weeks
Pegasus scandal: United Nations call for global ban on sale of spyware
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A simmering revolution, stories untold, a military crackdown: Myanmar
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Islamophobia: Lessons from Canada on how to respond heinous hate crime
Four four members of a Muslim family mowed down by a pickup truck in Ontario, Canada PM called it "a terrorist attack."
UN Tribunal confirms life sentence of “butcher of Bosnia”
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Covid-19: What is in a name? A lot it seems!
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Israel: Is Benjamin Netanyahu on his way out?
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Canada’s shame: Remains of 215 indigenous children unearthed at former residential school
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Plight of Palestinians in an unequal fight
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