Page 3 - Human Rights Violations
'US needs to act against China for human rights abuses against Uyghurs'
Even though the US sanctions on China for numerous human rights abuses against Uyghur Muslims are hurting the nation but more action needs to be taken by the Biden administration
 "'US needs to act against China for human rights abuses against Uyghurs'")
14 protesters, one police officer killed in Myanmar unrest, says report
Martial law was imposed in Hlaingthaya and another district of Myanmar's commercial hub, state media announced.
 "14 protesters, one police officer killed in Myanmar unrest, says report")
Myanmar cops gun down at least 33 in Tiananmen-like suppression
The security forces resorted to live fire with little warning in several towns and cities, witnesses said
 "Myanmar cops gun down at least 33 in Tiananmen-like suppression")
China will face repercussions for human rights abuses, says Joe Biden
"The US must speak up on human rights abuses and that there will be repercussions for China, and (Xi Jinping) knows that," Biden said during CNN town hall
 "China will face repercussions for human rights abuses, says Joe Biden")
US will hold China accountable for abuses of international system: Blinken
The US will hold China accountable for its abuses of the international system, US Secretary of State Blinken said as he spoke to Chinese counterpart Jiechi and raised issue of human rights violations
 "US will hold China accountable for abuses of international system: Blinken")
US concerned about human rights situation in Russia: Antony Blinken
Across the board, he said the US is reviewing all of these actions that are of deep concern to the US, whether it is the treatment of Navalny or apparent use of a chemical weapons to assassinate him
 "US concerned about human rights situation in Russia: Antony Blinken")
UN group says Sri Lanka's Covid-19 cremation rule violates rights
A group of U.N experts has criticized Sri Lanka's requirement that those who die of COVID-19 be cremated, even it goes against a family's religious beliefs
 "UN group says Sri Lanka's Covid-19 cremation rule violates rights")
Plant audit clearance, sales recovery to bolster Page Industries' stock
Valuations, however, are factoring near term gains
 "Plant audit clearance, sales recovery to bolster Page Industries' stock")
US watchdog probes Jockey's India partner over rights abuse allegations
Page has denied wrongdoing and called allegations of verbal abuse and workplace intimidation against employees 'outrageous'
 "US watchdog probes Jockey's India partner over rights abuse allegations")
Pakistan: Human Rights Commission slams govt over order to curb criticism
The order prohibits news channels from broadcasting interviews and public addresses by "proclaimed offenders and absconders" on national television
 "Pakistan: Human Rights Commission slams govt over order to curb criticism")
Pompeo urges Vatican to join US in condemning human rights abuses in China
Pompeo made the appeal at a conference on religious freedom organized by the US Embassy to the Holy See, with top Vatican officials in the audience
 "Pompeo urges Vatican to join US in condemning human rights abuses in China")
UN rights chief urges Russia to conduct investigation in Navalny case
Navalny has been removed from a medically induced coma and is responding to speech, Berlin's Charite hospital said on Monday
 "UN rights chief urges Russia to conduct investigation in Navalny case")
International forum raises concerns of human rights violation in Pak, China
Meanwhile, the Pakistan's allegations of Indian government committing human rights violation have again fallen flat.
 "International forum raises concerns of human rights violation in Pak, China")
How China is helping Trump blacklisted-AI firm thrive in pandemic era
The Hong Kong-based startup's revenue surged 147% to 5 billion yuan ($720 million) in 2019 and its customer base increased by about 500 to 1,200 clients, according to co-founder Xu Bing
 "How China is helping Trump blacklisted-AI firm thrive in pandemic era")
Indian-Americans protest Chinese aggression, human right violations
A group of Indian-Americans from in and around the national capital held a protest against China's aggression towards India and human right violations of Uyghur minority groups
 "Indian-Americans protest Chinese aggression, human right violations")
US imposes visa curbs on Chinese working with govts under rights scrutiny
Michael Pompeo says certain employees of Chinese tech companies like Huawei provide material support to governments involved in rights abuses
 "US imposes visa curbs on Chinese working with govts under rights scrutiny")
US sanctions 11 more Chinese firms over human rights violations in Xinjiang
US announced sanctions against a new group of 11 Chinese companies for their alleged involvement in human rights violations in China's western province of Xinjiang, home to about 1 mn Uighurs Muslims
US to restrict visas for Huawei, says it has 'business with rights abusers'
Mike Pompeo says telecommunications companies around the world 'should consider themselves on notice' if they do business with Huawei
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes and the Rule of Law
The problem lies not in the absence of laws but in the absence of the will to implement the law
India has 'significant human rights issues', says US Congress report
Independent media were active and generally expressed a wide variety of views, the report said
 "India has 'significant human rights issues', says US Congress report")
