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RUSSIA, Nine Jehovah’s Witnesses sentenced to three to seven years in prison
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On 5 March, a Russian court in Irkutsk convicted nine Jehovah’s Witness men, sentencing them from three to seven years of prison. The case began in 2021, when officers raided…
Culture
A London theater's decision to reserve seats for black people audiences for two of its productions of a play about slavery has drawn criticism from the British government, France Press…
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In a world where hostility towards religious minorities persists, the need for empowering responses to religious hatred has never been more urgent. The duty of States to prevent and respond…
Human Rights
Speaking to journalists during a two-day meeting with regional and national special envoys for Afghanistan, António Guterres said that there was consensus among delegates over what needs to happen, although…
Human Rights
Concluding a 10-day visit to the country, Special Rapporteur Reem Alsalem noted that a woman is killed by a man every three days in the UK, and one in four…
Human Rights
Briefing journalists in New York, Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric cited the UN humanitarian affairs office, OCHA, which said the damage had occurred after a water filtering station was hit.The city had…
Human Rights
Heads of UN humanitarian entities and NGOs implored world leaders to help prevent further deterioration in Gaza where tens of thousands of Palestinians have died.
Human Rights
Describing the move as a further sign of the junta’s “weakness and desperation”, Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews called for stronger international action to protect vulnerable populations across the country.“While wounded…
Human Rights
Authorities are urged to engage with provincial and local leaders in a dialogue to achieve durable peace and respect for human rights in the remote Highlands region.The appeal follows the…
Asia
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…
