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Tensions ran high in Harda district on Sunday as police deployed force to disperse Karni Sena Parivar volunteers protesting the arrest of their leaders. Over 60 members, including national president Jeevan Singh Sherpur, were taken into custody, prompting authorities to impose prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nyaya
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Afghan women's rights activists have written a letter to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, expressing grave concern over the mass deportation of Afghan migrants, particularly from neighboring countries like Iran. The letter describes the expulsions as a "blatant violation of international human
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Protests in support of the banned Palestine Action have continued for a second consecutive week, with police arresting a total of 89 people across several cities in the UK. The decision to ban Palestine Action has placed the activist group in the same category as designated terrorist organizations such as
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Peru's Congress has enacted laws that undermine the independence and capacity of judges and prosecutors to combat organized crime, allowing homicides, extortion, and illegal mining to surge in recent years. Human Rights Watch released a report detailing how Congress' actions have eroded the autonomy of key public
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Violent arrests and intimidation of volunteers, aid workers, lawyers, and journalists are on the rise in Sudan, said human rights activists and resistance committees. The security forces have intensified detentions of civil society actors in Wad Madani, El Managil, and other areas. Lawyer Noon Kashosh warned that Sudan is returning
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The United Nations human rights office, OHCHR, has expressed deep concern over the killing of at least ten protesters in Kenya on Monday, amid reports of police and security forces using lethal force to quell violent demonstrations in Nairobi and across the country. The protests erupted in 16 counties, with
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Kenya has become a hotbed of unrest, with 11 civilians killed and over 567 arrested during the Saba Saba Day protests on Monday. The violence has raised concerns about the impact on business sentiment after a year of economic uncertainty. Analysts warn that the protests could extinguish the fragile optimism
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As the anniversary of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation approaches, the Bangladeshi-Canadian community in Toronto has come out in protest against the targeted violence against minorities in Bangladesh. The protest was organized by the Bangladeshi-Canadian Hindus, who are calling on the Canadian government to issue a public condemnation
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The National Police Service plans to deploy over 500 officers to guard Nairobi during the Saba Saba demonstrations, a significant increase from previous deployments. This move aims to prevent widespread looting and ensure the safety of protesters and bystanders. Inspector-General Douglas Kanja hopes the expanded deployment will mitigate the kind
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As Saba Saba Day approaches on July 6, the National Police Service in Kenya has urged citizens to remain peaceful and adhere to the law. The police have reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding life and property, while emphasizing the importance of exercising the right to assemble, demonstrate, and petition within
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The Iranian regime has launched a brutal crackdown on its own citizens, detaining over 1,500 individuals, including professors, musicians, students, and minority group members, without due process. Executions are underway, and dissent is being met with death. This campaign of terror is being fueled by the regime's
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European human rights watchdogs have expressed concern over the Serbian government's handling of protests against President Aleksandar Vucic, citing excessive use of force and arbitrary detentions. The Council of Europe's commissioner for human rights, Michael O'Flaherty, has stated that the country's duty
