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UN experts condemn India’s crackdown on youth-led protests, flag 7,000 detentions and alleged sexual abuse
In a strong rebuke of the Modi-led government’s handling of dissent, 24 UN human rights experts have called for an end to excessive force, blanket assembly bans and arbitrary detentions
Calcutta HC prevents deportation of Rohingya couple, wins hearts
The High Court passed an injunction to restrain the government from deporting a Rohingya couple, on humanitarian grounds.
India’s 200 million Muslims could be affected by CAA-NRC: US report
CRS report examines agenda of India’s “Hindu Nationalist Government”, examines possible impact of CAA-NRC
Indian Foreign Minister refuses to meet Pramila Jayapal for raising concerns about Kashmir
The Indian origin US Congresswoman had recently introduced a resolution calling on the Indian Government to uphold human rights in Kashmir
Indian American Muslim Council condemns police brutality during anti-CAA protests in India
International organisations come together to organise solidarity meets and protests in Texas
International condemnation for CAA, travel advisories issued
UN condemns CAA as “fundamentally discriminatory”, US, Canada and others issue travel advisories.
Preparation for a genocide under way in India: Dr. Gregory Stanton
Internationally acclaimed expert raises concerns about possible mass extermination of Muslims while briefing US Congress on situation in Kashmir and Assam.
Japan PM cancels Guwahati trip
Anti-CAB protests in Assam continue despite curfews and police intimidation
Kashmir resolution introduced in US House of Representatives
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, an Indian origin US lawmaker, has moved a resolution in the House of Representatives urging India to “to end the restrictions on communications and mass detentions in Jammu and Kashmir as swiftly as possible and preserve religious freedom for all residents.”
USCIRF raises concerns about CAB, seeks sanctions against Amit Shah
After the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) was passed in...
Systematic crackdown on critics in India: CIVICUS Monitor
India’s global rating downgraded to ‘repressed’, in same bracket as Brunei, Nigeria and Madagascar.
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