PM Narendra Modi at the Dhola-Sadia Bridge, across River Brahmaputra, in Assam on May 26, 2017 (file photo). Courtesy: PIB

UN Experts Say Millions Face Humanitarian Crisis in Assam

December 29, 2018January 1, 2019 RMN News Assam, Human Rights, Humanitarian Crisis, UN

UN experts* have expressed deep concern that the impending deadline in the Indian state of Assam to finalize a process

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. UN Photo/Jean-Marc Ferré (file photo)

Chinese-Language Edition of UN Basic Facts Released

December 28, 2018December 29, 2018 RMN News Chinese, Human Rights, UN

The United Nations (UN) released Thursday the Chinese version of the forty-second edition of Basic Facts about the United Nations.

Asia Pacific Crime Politics World

India Among the World’s Deadliest Countries for Journalists: Report

December 20, 2018December 22, 2018 RMN News Hindu, India, Journalists, RSF

The annual worldwide round-up of deadly violence and abusive treatment of journalists released by the global media watchdog Reporters Without

The Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi presenting the biennial Mahatma Gandhi awards for writing in the field of promoting human rights and spreading awareness on human rights, at the Human Rights Day function, organised by the National Human Rights Commission, in New Delhi on December 10, 2018. The Chairperson of National Human Rights Commission, Shri Justice H.L. Dattu and other dignitaries are also seen.

Asia Pacific World

Are Human Rights of Citizens Protected in India?

December 11, 2018December 13, 2018 RMN News Human Rights, India, NHRC

India’s Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said Monday that the terrorists who kill innocent people don’t deserve any

Vladimir Voronkov, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Office, addresses the Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts. Photo: UN

Americas World

UN Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact Launched

December 7, 2018December 8, 2018 RMN News António Guterres, Terrorism, UN

UN Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres launched a new organization-wide framework on Thursday to coordinate efforts

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet. UN Photo / Jean-Marc Ferré (file photo)

Middle East and Africa World

Islamic State Terrorists Executing Civilians in Syria: UN Reports

December 6, 2018December 7, 2018 RMN News Human Rights, Islamic State, Michelle Bachelet, Syria, Terrorists

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet warned Wednesday that at least 7,000 people in Deir-Ez-Zor province were