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From Assam’s Soil to Detention and Back: The tragic death of Amzad Ali

Locked up in Matia detention camp despite generations-long roots in Assam, 49-year-old Amzad Ali dies of cancer as authorities ignore medical appeals; family finally lays him to rest in his native village

Fr Stan Swamy, Khurram Parvez, Siddique Kappan on USCIRF’s Freedom of Religion or Belief victims list

United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has listed 1309 victims from across the world on this FoRB victims list

Not funny! Zee slapped with notice after children’s political satire upsets BJP 

I&B Ministry issues notice to Zee Tamil after Tamil Nadu BJP alleges “obnoxious comments” were made about Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a children's show

Once declared citizen, same person cannot be declared foreigner by another FT: Gauhati HC

One Moinul Haque was already declared citizen but in another proceeding, an ex parte order declared him a foreigner

HRW World Report 2022 showcases India’s worsening Human Rights situation

Report squarely blames the ruling regime, taking it to task for politically motivated harassment and prosecution of dissenters, targeting of minorities

Umar Khalid bail: He has no argument on merits, State submits before court

Khalid who has been accused of conspiracy behind the 2020 Delhi riots, is charged under UAPA

Should we send Varavara Rao to prison in the third wave?: Bombay HC asks NIA

Next hearing is on February 4; court has extended the time granted to Rao to surrender till February 5

Maharashtra: Nine activists arrested for protesting mining activity

Gadchiroli police charge nine peaceful protesters for violating prohibitory orders

Victims of Vilification 2021

Professionals, students, politicians and activists were attacked, trolled, sued, even jailed… simply for doing their duty, and for speaking up for victims

Never-the-less, they persisted: Human Rights Heroes of 2021

Meet our fellow Indians who have continued to defend our rights and freedoms despite being hounded with different forms of institutional violence ranging from targeted attacks and lawsuits to jail terms

Jawabdehi Yatra: A new citizens’ movement to demand accountability

Renowned social worker Aruna Roy and many former administrative and police officers flag off the march

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