Page 6 - Human Rights
Army got 7 complaints of human rights violations in 2020, none true: Naik
The Army received a total of seven complaints of human rights violations in 2020, but none of them were found to be true, Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik said on Monday.
 "Army got 7 complaints of human rights violations in 2020, none true: Naik")
Rights groups target sponsors like Airbnb for Beijing Olympic Games
The World Uyghur Congress and other advocates for Uyghurs and Tibetans have previously called for moving the games, or some type of boycott
 "Rights groups target sponsors like Airbnb for Beijing Olympic Games")
UN pulls up India on British businessman Christian Michel detention
It has also asked the Narendra Modi government to immediately release him and provide an enforceable right to compensation in accordance with international law.
 "UN pulls up India on British businessman Christian Michel detention")
Human rights must not only be available to privileged: UN chief Guterres
Noting that with the support of member states over the last year, he said that the Call to Action "is making important progress"
 "Human rights must not only be available to privileged: UN chief Guterres")
Maha HRC summons DGP over complaint on custodial torture of Pragya Thakur
Thakur, an accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, had earlier sought an exemption from daily appearance in court on the grounds of health and security
 "Maha HRC summons DGP over complaint on custodial torture of Pragya Thakur")
Bangladesh authorities send more Rohingya refugees to new island
This comes despite calls by human rights groups for a halt to the process
 "Bangladesh authorities send more Rohingya refugees to new island")
Three wounded in Myanmar as hundreds of thousands of protesters defy junta
The United Nations human rights office said more than 350 people, including officials, activists and monks, have been arrested in Myanmar since the Feb. 1 military coup
 "Three wounded in Myanmar as hundreds of thousands of protesters defy junta")
82 advocacy groups call on US President Biden to end federal executions
Dozens of civil rights and advocacy organisations are calling on the Biden administration to immediately halt federal executions
 "82 advocacy groups call on US President Biden to end federal executions")
Knee-jerk shutdowns
India has a dubious record of net disruptions
Article 370 abrogation coincided with human rights violation rise: Farooq
Farooq Abdullah claimed the unconstitutional abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status has coincided with a steep rise in the infringement of fundamental and human rights
 "Article 370 abrogation coincided with human rights violation rise: Farooq")
The great churning
Book review of A New Idea of India: Individual Rights in a Civilisational State
 "The great churning")
Legal violations can't be condoned under pretext of human rights : India
India strongly reacted to UNHCHR chief's concern over restrictions on NGOs and arrest of activists, saying violations of law cannot be condoned under the pretext of human rights
Human rights groups oppose China, Russia, Saudis on UN rights body
Rights groups are urging the UN nations to oppose seats on the world organisation's premiere rights body for China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Cuba and others because of their dismal rights records
 "Human rights groups oppose China, Russia, Saudis on UN rights body")
As Amnesty shuts office, anxiety and uncertainty cloud the NGO world
NGOs have expressed concerns over the provisions of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill 2020. These, they say, will further clip the wings of the beleaguered civil society
 "As Amnesty shuts office, anxiety and uncertainty cloud the NGO world")
Amnesty's statement far from truth, attempt to influence probe: MHA
The Union Home Ministry said all the "glossy statements" about humanitarian work and speaking truth to power are nothing but a "ploy to divert attention" from their activities
 "Amnesty's statement far from truth, attempt to influence probe: MHA")
India is 'proud' to endorse US initiative on universal human rights
India on Wednesday said it is proud to endorse the US initiative on a joint statement on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
 "India is 'proud' to endorse US initiative on universal human rights")
India slams Pakistan for persecuting Hindus, Sikhs and other minorities
India described Pakistan as an epicenter of terrorism and said no one deserves unsolicited lecture on human rights from Islamabad
 "India slams Pakistan for persecuting Hindus, Sikhs and other minorities")
Pak continues to foment culture of violence at home, across borders: India
India has said Pakistan's deplorable human rights records and discriminatory treatment of religious minorities is a cause of persistent concern for the global community
 "Pak continues to foment culture of violence at home, across borders: India")
US to block cotton, tomato imports from China's Xinjiang over forced labor
The Trump administration announcement of the actions, initially expected on Tuesday, has been put off until later this week because of scheduling issues
 "US to block cotton, tomato imports from China's Xinjiang over forced labor")
India-US can challenge each other to do better on human rights: Nikki Haley
India and the US need to acknowledge that they fall sometimes when it comes to human rights, Haley said asserting that the two countries can challenge each other to continue to do better on this front
 "India-US can challenge each other to do better on human rights: Nikki Haley")
