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…
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…
Justin Trudeau Reminds PM Modi of Democratic Principles to Deal with Protests
The global political leaders and the UN agencies are advising Modi to protect human rights. By Rakesh Raman Canadian Prime Minister (PM) Justin Trudeau has once again supported the farmers’…
ILO Achieves Carbon Neutrality
The ILO’s efforts are part of a broader UN strategy – Greening the Blue – to erase the carbon footprint of its agencies. The International Labour Organization (ILO) says it…
Tyrants Using Transnational Repression to Silence Critics: Report
Freedom House suggests that leaders must end impunity and limit opportunities to target exiles. Democracy research organization Freedom House has released a new report on ‘Transnational Repression’ which details the…
President Biden Tells PM Modi of India to Respect Democratic Values
In order to save humanity everywhere from cruel rulers, Biden should discontinue all trade and travel ties with the autocratic nations which operate under the false cover of democracy. By…