Why Is Barack Obama Silent on Kashmir Issue?
Although Obama has been maintaining a stony silence on the Kashmir issue, the United Nations (UN) has expressed its desire to intervene. By Rakesh Raman In a fresh diplomatic attack…
UN Human Rights Office Denied Access to Kashmir
UN Human Rights Office Denied Access to Kashmir Kashmir has been facing a series of violent incidents since the killing of a 22-year-old rebel leader Burhan Wani by the Indian…
Finally, the UN Offers to Resolve Kashmir Conflict
The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon deplored the killings in Kashmir and offered to provide his mediation to facilitate a dialogue between India and Pakistan. ByRakesh Raman After maintaining a neutral…
Thailand Urged to Allow Freedom of Expression
The United Nations human rights arm expressed Friday its concern about the mounting constraints on the democratic space in Thailand – calling for a prompt return to civilian rule. “Following…
UN Announces New Initiatives for the World’s Youth
The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced Friday a number of initiatives to empower young people of the world. The initiatives include the formation of an expert group on ‘youth, peace…