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GHRD’s UN Side Event: Human Rights in Pakistan

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On October 2, 2024, GHRD hosted a side event at the 57th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland. The event was chaired by GHRD’s Mariana Mayor Lima and featured three key speakers: Professor Nicolas Levrat, the UN Special Rapporteur on Minority Issues, Ammarah Balouch, Sindhi lawyer, activist and UN Women UK delegate, and Jamal Baloch, a political activist from Balochistan and previous victim of an enforced disappearance orchestrated by the Pakistani State.
Asia

The EU Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief on mission in Pakistan

Willy Fautre -
The EU Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief, Mr Frans van Daele, is on the eve of carrying out a fact-finding mission in Pakistan. The dates announced two months ago were 8-11...
Asia

Sri Lanka received an Election Observation Mission from the European Union

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Following an invitation by the Election Commission of Sri Lanka, the European Union has decided to deploy an Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Sri Lanka to observe the Presidential Election scheduled for 21 September...
Asia

Repression against Christians in China is increasing

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Persecution of Christians in China is increasing and spreading to Hong Kong, Release International
Asia

Bangladesh under Fire: A Call for Justice and Accountability

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Recent developments in Bangladesh have raised significant alarm within the international community, particularly regarding the announcement of a controversial "shoot on sight" policy. As violence escalates, the High Representative's statement during the ASEAN Regional...
Politics

EU Intensifies Pressure: Six-Month Extension of Russia Sanctions

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Brussels, – The European Council has chosen to extend its ranging sanctions, against Russia, for an additional six months due to the ongoing aggression and destabilizing actions by Russia in Ukraine. These measures,...
Africa

Israel/Palestine: Statement by the High Representative on the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice

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The European Union takes good note of the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice in respect of the “Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian...
Asia

Uyghur Community and Supporters Rally in Amsterdam to Commemorate Urumqi Massacre

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On July 6, 2024, from 15:00 to 17:00, approximately 150 members of the Uyghur community and their supporters gathered at Dam Square in Amsterdam to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Urumqi Massacre and to raise awareness about the ongoing human rights violations
Asia

Ankara: new failed coup attempt against Erdoğan?

Lahcen Hammouch -
The Turkish government has foiled what it described as a new coup attempt to overthrow the current regime by implicating people close to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in corruption cases to tarnish their image....
Asia

Did the stepson of Ukrainian billionaire Pinchuk settle Ernest Hemingway’s casino debt from 1959?

Anastasia Soltanovskaya -
In May 2024, various social media accounts reported that the stepson of Ukrainian businessman Victor Pinchuk paid more than €8 million to Casino de Madrid to settle the unpaid debt of the famous American...
Asia

Cries for freedom echo, throughout Pakistan Administered Kashmir as dissent and human rights violations continue to escalate

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In the heart of this region a new wave of unrest has emerged, shedding light on the challenges faced by residents in their fight for rights. The streets have become a battleground as members of the Joint Action Committee clash with authorities, including police forces and commandos painting a picture of the situation.
Asia

First Vaisakhi Purab in European Parliament: Discussing Sikh Issues in Europe and India

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Issues faced by Sikhs in Europe and in India were discussed while celebrating Vaisakhi Purab in the European Parliament: Binder Singh Sikh community leader ‘Jathedar Akal Takht Sahib’ could not attend due to administrative reasons,...
Asia

Fleeing Persecution, The Plight of Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light members in Azerbaijan

Willy Fautre -
Namiq and Mammadagha's Story Exposes Systematic Religious Discrimination It has been almost one year since best friends Namiq Bunyadzade (32) and Mammadagha Abdullayev (32) left their home country of Azerbaijan to flee religious discrimination because...
Asia

Efforts being made to recognize Sikh Community in Europe

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In the heart of Europe, the Sikh community faces a battle for recognition and against discrimination, a struggle that has caught the attention of both the public and the media. Sardar Binder Singh, the...
Asia

Side Event minorities in South Asia

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On 22 March, a side event was held at the Human Rights Council on the situation of minorities in South Asia organized by NEP-JKGBL (National Equality Party Jammu Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan & Ladakh) in the Palais des Nations in Geneva. The panelists were Prof. Nicolas Levrat, Special Rapporteur on minority issues, Mr. Konstantin Bogdanos, journalist and former member of the Greek Parliament, Mr. Tsenge Tsering, Mr. Humphrey Hawksley, British Journalist and author, expert on South Asian Affairs and Mr. Sajjad Raja, Founder Chairman of NEP-JKGBL. Mr. Joseph Chongsi of the Centre for Human Rights and Peace Advocacy acted as moderator.
Asia

Sikh political prisoners and farmers issue to be raised before European Commission

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Protests in Brussels in support of Bandi Singh & farmers in India. ESO chief condemns torture & raises awareness in European Parliament.
Asia

Thailand persecutes the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light. Why?

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Poland has recently provided a safe haven to a family of asylum-seekers from Thailand, persecuted on religious grounds in their country of origin, which in their testimony appears to be very different from the...
Ahmadiyya

Pakistan’s Struggle with Religious Freedom: The Case of the Ahmadiyya Community

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In recent years, Pakistan has grappled with numerous challenges concerning religious freedom, particularly regarding the Ahmadiyya community. This issue has once again come to the forefront following a recent decision by the Pakistan Supreme Court defending the right to free expression of religious beliefs.
Asia

European Sikh Organization Condemns Use of Force Against Indian Farmers’ Protest

Juan Sanchez Gil -
Brussels, February 19, 2024 - The European Sikh Organization has issued a strong condemnation following reports of excessive force used by Indian security forces against farmers protesting in India since February 13, 2024. The farmers,...
Asia

EU Expresses Outrage and Calls for Investigation into Alexei Navalny’s Death

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In a statement that has sent ripples across the international community, the European Union has expressed its profound outrage over the death of Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition figure. The EU holds Russian...
Asia

European Parliamentarians Expose China’s Brutal Religious Persecution

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While the Chinese Communist Party subjects European citizens and leaders to a hypocritical image-management campaign, European Parliamentarians are insisting on the truth about China’s barbaric persecution of a religious minority. By Marco Respinti* and Aaron Rhodes** Resolutions by...
Asia

Election Year Needs to be a Fresh Start for EU and Indonesia

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The collapse of EU-Australia FTA negotiations and slow progress with Indonesia highlight stalled trade facilitation. The EU needs a new approach to promote exports and expand market access to Indonesia and India. Diplomatic outreach and consultation are crucial to prevent further conflicts and ensure a fresh start for both sides.
Asia

MEPs Call on Borrell to Take Action to Protect Minority Rights in Iran

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The Iranian oppressive regime barred Mahsa Amini's family from traveling to France to receive her prestigious Sakharov Prize, awarded posthumously. Following this, Fulvio Martusciello, head of the Forza Italia delegation and MEP for the EPP group, posed questions before the European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, concerning the plight of women and minorities in Iran and called on him to take a stand on this pressing issue.
Asia

Elections in Bangladesh, Massive arrests of opposition activists

Willy Fautre -
The upcoming general elections in Bangladesh are marred by claims of repression, arrests, and violence against the opposition. The UN and the US have raised concerns about human rights violations, while the EU highlights extrajudicial killings.
Asia

“Russian oligarch” or not, EU may still be after you following “leading businessperson” rebranding

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Following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Russia has been subject to arguably the most comprehensive and severe sanctions ever imposed on any nation. The European Union, once Russia’s biggest trading partner,...
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