European Parliament Refuses to Accept Rigged Presidential Elections in Belarus
The European Parliament says negotiations on the EU-Belarus Partnership Priorities must be suspended until new, free, and fair presidential elections can be organized. On Wednesday (October 21), the European Parliament…
Nigerians Complain of Police Brutality on Peaceful Protesters
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Wednesday (October 21) condemned the use of excessive and disproportionate force by Nigerian armed forces in Lagos on Tuesday evening.…
Activists in India Demand Right to Protest on Streets
Commoners have realized that if they have to challenge the autocratic regimes, they will have to show mass resistance on the streets while the social media platforms are not quite…
Covid Response: UN Launches ‘Pledge to Pause’ Social Media Campaign
With the Covid-19 pandemic sparking a communications emergency caused by false information disseminated on social media, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres is encouraging people everywhere to take a breath before…
ITU Event Focuses on the Role of Technology in the Covid-19 Era
At ITU Digital World 2020 (October 20-22) virtual conference, discussions focus on the critical role of digital technologies and public-private sector collaboration in the Covid-19 era. The three-day programme began…
India Must Stop Arbitrary Arrests of Activists: Michelle Bachelet
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Tuesday (October 20) appealed to the Government of India to safeguard the rights of human rights defenders and NGOs, and their…