UNITED NATIONS: The UN human rights office, OHCHR, has condemned a new ban imposed by the Taliban in Afghanistan preventing women and girls from attending private medical institutions, warning that it will have devastating consequences for healthcare – especially the future availability of midwives and nurses. Thursday’s Taliban action removed the last remaining opportunity for … Read more
UN has recorded the killing of more than 1,900 civilians since the beginning of the Russian-Ukrainian crisis. It warns that the figures are much higher. The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights stated that 1,982 civilians have been killed between February and April, including 162 children. Moreover, 2,651 civilians have been injured, … Read more
Human rights experts at the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) have showed their concerned about the deteriorated situation of Kashmir. According to Kashmir media service Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions Agnes Callamard said, “The situation in Kashmir is a big concern for many of us within Special … Read more
Anti-government demonstrations have resumed in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, 2 people killed and more than 200 were injured. According to details, police fired live ammunition and volleys of tear gas canisters to disperse the protesters, which worsened the condition of several people. Police officials said, the protesters turned towards the government offices which led to … Read more
With secret satellites, pricey messages abroad and clandestine file transfers, young Iraqis are circumventing an internet blackout aimed at stifling bloody protests for six days in the capital and beyond. The United Nations is urging authorities in Iraq to allow citizens to exercise their right to freedom of expression after the security forces opened fire … Read more
