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The US Department of State has expressed concern over the growing violence against minorities, especially Hindus, in Bangladesh. more
UN report says Iran using app, tech to monitor women who are not wearing hijab

The Iranian Government has continued to ramp up efforts to restrict the rights of civilians, including young children and women, as part of a concerted effort to crush dissent, investigat ...

Bangladeshi minority group claims violence against minorities still continuing in country

The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, the largest minority group in Bangladesh, has claimed that attacks and violence against minorities in the South Asian country still ...

Women's rights advocates warn UN to confront backlash against progress

Female activists raised their voices at the United Nations on Friday as they marked International Women's Day amid a global trend of backsliding on hard-won rights.

Pakistan: Rawalpindi couple arrested for 'murdering' 13-year-old domestic help for allegedly stealing chocolates

A Pakistani couple was arrested in Rawalpindi city for allegedly murdering a 13-year-old girl, who worked as a domestic help, over suspicion of stealing chocolates.

White House posts new video on social media showing chained, handcuffed illegal immigrants deported from USA

The White House has released a video which showed undocumented immigrants, in a shackled state being led to a deportation flight in the US city of Seattle, triggering a fresh controversy. ...

Bangladesh: UN report observes ex-Sheikh Hasina-led govt committed 'serious human rights violations' to remain in power

Bangladesh’s former Government led by ex-PM Sheikh Hasina and security and intelligence services, alongside violent elements associated with the Awami League party, systematically e ...

Pakistan: Brothers allegedly kill sister for making TikTok videos

A 20-year-old woman was allegedly shot dead by her brothers for making TikTok videos in Pakistan's Jhelum region.

Bangladesh is safe home for all, says Nobel Laureate Yunus greeting Hindus on Saraswati Puja

Bangladesh interim government chief Muhammad Yunus, during whose regime the South Asian country witnessed a spike in attacks on minorities, wished the Hindu community members when they ar ...

USA: Uyghur American Association to protest outside Chinese Embassy in Washington to remember Ghulja Massacre victims

The Uyghur American Association has announced to organise a protest outside the Chinese Embassy in Washington DC to remember the victims of the Ghulja Massacre.