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In a dramatic turn of events, two US congressmen have united in a bipartisan effort, introducing a bill that aims to impose sanctions on Pakistani officials accused of human rights …
US Lawmakers Propose Sanctions Against Pakistani Officials Over Human Rights Violations Read More
In a troubling development, Istanbul’s Mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, has been formally detained by a court, a move interpreted as an attack on political opposition in Türkiye, according to Human Rights …
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu Detained Amid Political Turmoil Read More
On March 19, 2025, the detention of Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, alongside roughly 106 municipal officials and politicians, raised alarm bells about political repression in Türkiye. Human Rights Watch condemned …
Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu Detained Amid Political Suppression Efforts Read More
In a somber recognition of its deteriorating civil liberties, Pakistan has been placed on Civicus Monitor’s human rights watchlist for 2025. This designation stems from an alarming crackdown on dissent …
Pakistan Joins Civicus Monitor’s 2025 Human Rights Watchlist Amid Rising Repression Read More
In a pressing development for civil liberties, Pakistan has been added to Civicus Monitor’s human rights watchlist for 2025. This inclusion underscores a severe decline in the nation’s civil space, …
Pakistan Added to Civicus Monitor’s Human Rights Watchlist for 2025 Read More
In Tajikistan, the case of independent journalist Rukhshona Khakimova highlights severe threats to press freedom and human rights. Aged 31, Khakimova has been detained arbitrarily following her conviction for high …
Public Outcry Over the Arbitrary Detention of Rukhshona Khakimova in Tajikistan Read More
In a surprising turn, former Canadian Human Rights Commissioner Birju Dattani has initiated a defamation lawsuit against Conservative MP Melissa Lantsman and others, alleging a coordinated and malicious campaign aimed …
Former Human Rights Chief Sues MP Lantsman Over Defamation Claims Read More
Pakistan’s Deteriorating Freedom of Expression In a disheartening continuation of a troubling legacy, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s administration, in power since February 2024, is intensifying the repression of free expression …
Pakistan’s Government Escalates Suppression of Freedoms in 2024 Read More
December 10 marks Human Rights Day, yet in Pakistan, the same governments championing it are often the architects of daily human rights violations. The historical narrative of Pakistan, starting officially …
Pakistan’s Political Landscape: Human Rights and Power Struggles Read More
The Rastriya Swatantra Party’s appeal to the National Human Rights Commission signifies a critical moment in the fight against perceived misuse of state power. At the heart of this tension …
RSP Appeals for Human Rights Protection Amidst Lamichhane’s Controversial Custody Read More