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Kabul Citizens Protest Against Abuse On Afghani Refugees
Raising voices against the abuse and killings of Afghanistani refugees in Iran, the citizens of Kabul staged a protest on April 11. The protestors asked the Iran government to stop abusing, killing, and forceful deportation of Afghanis from the Islamic country. Furthermore, they asked the United Nations Human Rights Council to intervene in the issue and review the treatment of Afghan refugees, providing justice. Meanwhile, Iran denied such… read-more
Tags: Afghanistan, Kabul, Iran, Refugees, UNHRC
Courtesy: ANI
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Russia, China, Pakistan Likely To be Removed From UN Human Rights Council: Neuer
Executive Director of UN Watch Hillel Neuer urged the Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy 2022 to expel Russia from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), due to its invasion of Ukraine. Besides, Neuer also urged to expel China and Pakistan for 'Human Rights abuses' and 'terrorism', respectively. "It is only the second time in history that member states of UNHRC are likely to be removed," said Neuer.
Tags: UNHRC, UN, Hillel Neuer, Russia, Ukraine
Courtesy: ANI
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India Re-elected To UNHRC For 6th Term With A Majority
India was re-elected for the sixth term (2022-2024) to the United Nations Human Resource Council (UNHRC) with a great majority on October 14. The nation vowed to continue working for the promotion and protection of human rights through "Samman, Samvad and Sahyog." The council is aimed to promote and protect human rights globally, while addressing violations and making various solutions and recommendations in such cases.
Tags: UNHRC, India, Human Rights, United Nations
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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India Slams UN Rights Envoy For Criticising Country Over Farmers' Protest
Responding to UN envoy’s criticism of India over farmers’ protest, Indian representative to the UNHRC, Indra Mani Pandey said the government is holding dialogues to break the deadlock. Earlier, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet had criticised the Indian government for booking journalists and activists under sedition charges for supporting the farmers’ protests. While Michelle also mentioned the Kashmir issue, Indra… read-more
Tags: Human Rights, United Nations Security Council, Indra Mani Pandey, UNHRC
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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UNHRC Awards Seats To China, Russia And Cuba; Refuses Saudi Arabia
China, Russia and Cuba on October 13 secured places in the UN's Human Rights Council (UNHRC) while Saudi Arabia was denied membership. However, various human rights groups have opposed the countries elected. Reportedly, Saudi's failure to make it to the UNHRC is attributed to state-sponsored abuses and killings of activists including murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Russia's membership was opposed owing to its military… read-more
Tags: Human Rights, UNHRC, China, Russia, Cuba, Jamal Khashoggi, Saudi Arabia, human rights violation
Courtesy: The Hindu
