3rd internet shutdown in Balochistan; rights group criticise online censorship amid state crackdown

Sep 06, 2025

Human rights watchdog Amnesty International has denounced the move, stating that these blanket shutdowns infringe on citizens' rights to information, free expression, and freedom...

UN rights chief calls for release of detained protesters in Cuba

Jul 16, 2021

Geneva [Switzerland], July 16 : Amid the reports of detention of protesters in Cuba, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Friday...

Journalists, human rights groups slam Pakistan govt for 'clampdown on free speech' by amending cybercrime law

Jan 24, 2025

Journalists and digital rights advocates have said that the measures significantly curtail freedom of expression and criminalize dissent.

UAE-EU Working Group on Human Rights holds its 12th meeting

Jan 17, 2024

During the meeting, multiple issues of common interest were discussed, including labor rights, women's rights, freedom of expression, the rule of law, the right...

Deon Taylor to direct civil rights movie 'Freedom Ride'

Feb 05, 2021

Washington [US], February 5 : American film director-screenwriter Deon Taylor will be helming the upcoming film 'Freedom Ride'. The film will be based on...

Pakistan invasion curtailed PoK's freedom rights, says UKPNP leader

Mar 22, 2022

Muzaffarabad [PoK], March 22 : Secretary Foreign Affairs of United Kashmir People's National Party, Jamil Maqsood said that Pakistan Occupied Kashmir would be enjoying...