Human Right Violations

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South Korea Issues Report on Human Rights Violations in North Korea

Urdu Point 30 Mar 2023

The 450-page report by South Korea's Unification Ministry, which will be officially released on Friday, was written based on some 1,600 human rights violations shared by 508 North Korean defectors between 2017 and 2022, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported.

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Human Rights Violations Increased Exponentially in Afghanistan: Amnesty Intl

Khaama Press 30 Mar 2023

“Institutions designed to support human rights were severely limited or shut down completely ... Recently, the Taliban authorities arrested Matiullah Wesa, an education and human rights activist and dispersed the women and girls peaceful demonstration in Kabul.

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New Nepal Police Chief Has Questions to Answer on Torture

Human Rights Watch 30 Mar 2023

The current government, led by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal of the Maoist party, and including the Nepali Congress as well as other smaller parties, is attempting to pass a bill that would protect people accused of some human rights violations from prosecution, if their ...

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CHR keeps Status ‘A’ accreditation as ‘credible’ human rights body

Manila Bulletin 30 Mar 2023

... exercise its mandate objectively as a watchdog against human rights violations; monitor government's compliance with human rights treaties and standards; and advise on how to improve actions and policies of the government in favor of human rights; among many other things.

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Gov't report reveals children, pregnant women executed, tortured in North Korea

Korea Times 30 Mar 2023

Extrajudicial executions, torture and state censorship of expression and media are some of the commonplace human rights violations in North Korea, according to a report unveiled by the South Korean Ministry of Unification, Thursday ... human rights violations while living there.

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Q&A: Justice Efforts for Ukraine

Human Rights Watch 30 Mar 2023

What international humanitarian law and human rights violations have been committed in Ukraine since Russia commenced a full-scale military invasion of the country in February 2022? Who can be held responsible for violations of international humanitarian law? Who is primarily ...

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Congressional letter circulating over US weapons in Israel

The New Arab 30 Mar 2023

Political leaders from both chambers of Congress are circulating a letter urging the US government to investigate if Israel is using US weapons to commit human rights violations against Palestinians, in violation of US law ... to Israel does not support human rights violations.

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Lawmakers urge Biden to probe Israel’s use of US arms against Palestinians

Press TV 30 Mar 2023

Two American lawmakers are leading a push for the administration of President Joe Biden to investigate if Israel is using US weapons to commit human rights violations against Palestinians ... on the Biden administration to ensure US funding doesn't support human rights violations.

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Bowman, Sanders Lead Push for Biden to Probe Israel's Use of US Arms Against Palestinians

Common Dreams 30 Mar 2023

... human rights abuses against Palestinians ... or to commit or support gross violations of human rights by the Israeli government; and Ensure that all future foreign assistance to Israel, including weapons and equipment, is not used in support of gross violations of human rights.

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France, EU: Raise Rights During Top-Level China Visit

Human Rights Watch 30 Mar 2023

(Paris) – French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen should make human rights a priority during their visit to Beijing on April 4-8, 2023, Human Rights Watch said today ... Michel raised the issue of human rights but did not suggest that continued rights violations in China would affect EU-China relations.

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Dems lead push for Biden to probe Israel's use of U.S. arms against Palestinians

Raw Story 30 Mar 2023

laws, including for a purpose not authorized by Section 4 of the Arms Export Control Actor to commit or support gross violations of human rights by the Israeli government; and Ensure that all future foreign assistance to Israel, including weapons and equipment, is not used in support of gross violations of human rights.

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Gilgit-Baltistan contractors go on strike over pending dues

Beijing News 30 Mar 2023

Not only this, but Gilgit-Baltistan is also witnessing a rise in human rights abuses ... Human rights violations have been reported in Pakistan for many years, with a range of issues including extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, torture, discrimination against minorities, and limitations on freedom of expression and assembly.

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Why are some Swiss women suing their govt over climate change?

Indian Express 30 Mar 2023

The European Court of Human Rights will hear a case brought by Swiss ... Referring to the situation as a 'climate lockdown' in which her activities are limited by conditions outside, she described the situation as worse than the COVID-19 pandemic and a violation of her human rights.

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US: Texas Attack on Migrants Reaches New Extremes

Human Rights Watch 30 Mar 2023

“The Biden administration’s collaboration with Operation Lone Star and failure to investigate its constitutional and human rights violations has emboldened Texas lawmakers to adopt these extreme proposals that further endanger the lives of migrants and others throughout Texas and ...

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PH backs US democracy summit, but disassociates from ICC

Manila Bulletin 30 Mar 2023

This was stated under the declaration’s commitment to “hold accountable those responsible for human rights violations and abuses, including those committed by non-state actors" ... It added that “human rights-related dialogues and platforms must not be politicized” and must not target specific countries.