UN Human Rights Chief Demands Access to Kashmir. Petition to NHRC
Close on the heels of releasing the UN Human Rights report on Kashmir, the UN has demanded an unconditional access to Kashmir to record the extent of human rights violations…
Israel’s Excessive Use of Force on Palestinians Deplored
In an emergency meeting on Wednesday, the United Nations General Assembly adopted an Arab-sponsored resolution calling for greater protection for Palestinians. It also deplored any use of “excessive, disproportionate and…
North Korea Urged to Release Political Prisoners
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea) should begin to release political prisoners ahead of denuclearization talks with the United States and engage with the United Nations…
UN Chief Condemns Suicide Attack in Afghanistan
United Nations chief António Guterres has condemned Monday’s suicide attack in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, that reportedly killed at least seven religious scholars who had gathered from across the country to…
AN32 Deal: Rahul Gandhi Asks Modi to Take Action on Corrupt Officials
Reports suggests that India purchased spares for military transport aircraft AN-32 in which its Anti-Corruption Bureau suspects the involvement of Indian Defence Ministry officials. By Rakesh Raman Congress president Rahul…
Human Rights: UN Expert on Torture to Visit Ukraine
The UN Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, or punishment will visit Ukraine to assess the situation and developments related to the prohibition of torture…