UN rights body demands release of jailed Indian journalist Rupesh Kumar Singh

United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders Mary Lawlor on Thursday said that journalist Rupesh…

Marking 1 year in jail, UN demand immediate release of Khurram Parvez

Arrest and detention of Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez has a chilling effect on civil…

Iran: Thousands held for peacefully protesting must be released, urges UN

The UN human rights office, OHCHR, called on Tuesday for the immediate release of thousands of…

Countries urged India to improve its human rights record at UN

United Nations member states have urged India to take a tougher stand on religious discrimination and…

Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory illegal: UN rights commission

Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory is unlawful under international law due to its permanence and the…

UN rights council to monitor violations in Russia

The UN Human Rights Council has agreed to monitor the rights situation in Russia, marking the…

Shireen Abu Akleh shooting: fatal shot came from Israeli forces, says UN

Israeli forces were behind the fatal shooting of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in the…

Internet shutdowns impact human rights, economy, and day to day life

The dramatic real-life effects of shutdowns of the internet on people’s lives and human rights are…