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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
Manipur HC orders safe passage of Myanmar nationals to Imphal
The court observed that sending refugees back to the country where they will face persecution is prima facie violative of right to life
George Floyd murder: White ex-cop convicted
Derek Chauvin has been found guilty on charges of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter
Dow Jones removes Adani Ports from index for alleged ‘links with Myanmar military’
Adani group was reportedly paying over Rs 225 crore to the military-backed Myanmar Economic Corporation in ‘land lease fees’ for a port in Yangon.
It is not possible to grant the interim relief: SC on detained Rohingyas in J&K
Top court insists that proper deportation procedure be followed
England cricketers, sports fans clean bowl Taslima Nasreen’s xenophobic comments on Moeen Ali
England’s cricketing stars give a befitting reply to Bangladesh-born author Taslima Nasreen who targeted their teammate Moeen Ali for his faith
Manipur: CSCHR says gov’t must protect Myanmar citizens facing persecution
The people’s group reminds the union and state government that India as a democratic nation has a moral responsibility to protect the human right to life
Why Islamic Exceptionalism Does not Serve the Muslim Cause
Soon after Samuel Paty incident in France, something similar is happening in the UK
Will India face the impact of US sanctions on Myanmar military companies?
An Australian human rights lawyers collective have claimed that the Adani Group is financially involved with one of the companies
Protect arrestee’s human rights: Lawyers send open letter to UNHRC
Concerned about the growing abuse against arrested farmers, the legal body supporting agitating farmers sends a letter to the UNHRC.
What is India’s stand on humanitarian aid to those fleeing Myanmar violence?
Facing criticism, Manipur government has withdrawn an earlier order that told officials ‘not to provide food or shelter to Myanmar refugees
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