Thai Protesters Demand Repeal of Law Against Questioning the Monarchy
The offence carries sentences of between three and 15 years’ imprisonment for defaming, insulting, or threatening the country’s royal family.…
European Parliament Asks India to Protect Human Rights
The hollow condemnation statements from the local as well as world community against the excesses of the Modi government are…
Iranian Authorities Are Threatening Journalists: UN Experts
A group of UN human rights experts* have once again voiced alarm at the targeting of journalists working for the…
Can the Toothless NHRC Protect Human Rights in India?
While human rights violations are being committed blatantly throughout India, strangely the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India celebrated…
UN Report Blames India for Human Rights Violations
The UN Human Rights Office said Thursday (September 19) that it is receiving more information on intimidation and reprisals against…
Myanmar President Releases Jailed Reuters Journalists
UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay welcomed the release of two Myanmar journalists, Kyaw Soe Oo and Wa Lone, the laureates of…