Putin threatens "harsh" reprisals after Crimea bridge attack

Oct 10, 2022

Moscow [Russia], October 10 : Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday warned of "harsh" reprisals after the Crimea bridge attack on Saturday.

China's rejection of UPR's recommendations on worsening human rights situations, sparks criticism

Jun 26, 2024

China categorically rejected all recommendations related to halting human rights violations and ending reprisals against critics.

Rights bodies condemn Sri Lanka's violent crackdown on protesters

Aug 06, 2022

Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 6 : As many as 13 organizations have condemned the Sri Lankan authorities' violent crackdown and increasing reprisals against peaceful...

UN Committee raises alarm over tortures in Pakistan; cites detention of former PM Imran Khan, political activist Mahrang Baloch

May 02, 2026

The UN Committee against Torture (CAT) has raised serious concern regarding the degrading condition of human rights in Pakistan, and the torture, arbitrary detention...

Putin holds meeting with his security council members amid escalating tensions with Ukraine

Oct 10, 2022

Moscow [Russia], October 10 : Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday convened a meeting of the permanent members of the security council amid calls...

Taliban will be held accountable if they do not respect human rights: UK at UNHRC

Aug 24, 2021

Geneva [Afghanistan], August 24 : The United Kingdom on Tuesday said it "remains gravely concerned" about the human rights situation in Afghanistan and urged...