UN Report Reveals Killing of Human Rights Defenders in Afghanistan
The report records a total of 65 human rights defenders and media professionals killed in the period from 1 January 2018 – 31 January 2021. The period following the start…
U.S. Lawyers Write to President Biden on Indian Farmers’ Protests
The letter urges President Biden to act in his capacity to denounce, condemn and raise the issues at the United Nations. More than 40 lawyers of South Asian descent have…
Donald Trump Acquitted in Impeachment Trial
Trump had allegedly instigated violent pro-Trump rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6. By Rakesh Raman As expected, the former U.S. President Donald Trump was acquitted in his…
European Central Bank Urged to Tackle Economic Crisis
MEPs differed as to how far the ECB should go in adopting new policies to help the EU’s economies. MEPs urge the European Central Bank (ECB) to consider different policy…
UN Expert Urges to Lift Unilateral Sanctions Against Venezuela
Sanctions were first imposed against Venezuela in 2005 and have been severely strengthened since 2015. The UN Special Rapporteur on unilateral coercive measures and human rights, Alena Douhan, has urged…
Modi Giving Away Indian Land to China: Congress Leader
Since there is hardly any opposition party in India, Modi is virtually running the country as a one-party state which enjoys parliamentary dictatorship. By Rakesh Raman Congress leader Rahul Gandhi…