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Upholding the values enshrined in the Indian Constitution. Let's get to work!
Joined January 2010
Here's to women like @ReallySwara who use their voice to speak out against bigotry, misogyny and violence - and refuse to bow down. #UntrollIndia.#HappyWomensDay2020
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Mohammed Zubair’s continuing detention is an alarming reminder that you are not allowed to speak the truth in India. Debunking fake news is not a crime. @zoo_bear must be immediately and unconditionally released. #FreeZubair #ProtectDissent
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In 2018, India witnessed a massive crackdown on freedom of expression and human rights defenders. Let's stand up for our constitutional values this new year and tell the Indian government that its crackdown must end now. #AbkiBaarManavAdhikaar
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The Government of India's decision to prevent academic Ashok Swain from meeting his ailing mother by cancelling his Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) status is cruel. The authorities must stop punishing #AshokSwain just because he is critical of the govt.
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At the time of her arrest, Safoora Zargar, a research scholar at @jmiu_official, was 3 months pregnant. The Government of India has ruthlessly arrested a pregnant woman and sent her to an overcrowded prison during #COVID19!. DEMAND HER RELEASE NOW:
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Today, activist Umar Khalid spends his 2nd consecutive birthday in jail. He's been incarcerated simply for exercising his rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. He must be immediately and unconditionally released. #MorePowerToUmar
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Detention of prominent human rights activist @TeestaSetalvad by the Indian authorities is a direct reprisal against those who dare to question their human rights record. It sends a chilling message to the civil society & further shrinks the space for dissent in the country.
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We condemn the proposal of the central government’s railway authorities to forcibly evict over 4000 families living on railway owned land in Banbhulpura area of Haldwani town in Uttarakhand following the order of the Uttarakhand High Court.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remark at an election rally yesterday where he called Muslims as 'infiltrators' demonises the Muslim community and puts the community at further risk of human rights violations. This toxic rhetoric needs to end now. #NarendraModi.
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In the backdrop of Municipal Corporation of Delhi using JCB bulldozers to raze down shops of Muslims in Northwest Delhi’s Jahangirpuri yesterday, UK Prime Minister's inauguration of a JCB factory in Gujarat is not only ignorant but his silence on the incident is deafening. 1/4.
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1/5 The sedition case filed against Shehla Rashid must be dropped immediately. The sedition law in India is frequently used against activists & human rights defenders. It's a reminder of how colonial-era laws continue to threaten the right to freedom of expression. @Shehla_Rashid
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By disclosing the identity of a minor witness of a crime, Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) stands in violation of Article 74 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
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Umar Khalid has been in jail without a trial for 1000 days. He was arrested under India's draconian anti-terror law simply for peacefully expressing his opinions. He must be immediately and unconditionally released. #1000DaysOfInjustice
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The organisation has been compelled to let go of staff in India and pause all its ongoing campaign and research work. This is the latest in the incessant witch-hunt of human rights organizations by the Government of India over unfounded and motivated allegations.
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The Gujarat police’s use of striking devices such as lathis to beat Muslim men who were tied to a pole by the police themselves is a serious human rights violation and shows their utter disrespect towards rule of law. 1/4.
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The media reports based on a video emerging out of Manipur allegedly showing a mob of Meitei men assaulting and parading two tribal Kuki women naked to gang-rape them is a shocking reminder of the scale and severity of the ongoing impunity in the state.
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The complete freezing of Amnesty International India’s bank accounts by the Government of India which it came to know on 10 September 2020, brings all the work being done by the organization to a grinding halt.
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The Indian authorities must put an end to the alarming rise in speeches calling for violence and hatred against minorities and take concrete measures to counter stereotypes, eradicate discrimination and foster greater equality.
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“The constant harassment by govt agencies is a result of our unequivocal calls for transparency, more recently for accountability of the Delhi police & Govt of India regarding grave human rights violations in Delhi riots and J&K,” - @Avinash_1_Kumar, Executive Director, @AIIndia.
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We are horrified by the reported killing of Waris, a 21 year old Muslim farmer in Haryana’s Nuh district. Haryana’s govt must promptly, independently & impartially investigate whether his murder was motivated by discrimination & intolerance and bring the perpetrators to justice.
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Amnesty International India stands in full compliance with all applicable Indian and international laws. More than four million Indians have supported Amnesty International India’s work in the last eight years and around 100,000 Indians have made financial contributions.
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Here are five anti-minority laws and policies that the new Gujarat Government must immediately reverse or bring in line with international human rights law. A 🧵:.
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PUNJAB: We are concerned about reports of mass arrests and restrictions on peaceful assemblies, taking place alongside online censorship and internet shutdowns. Certain districts continue to experience an internet shutdown today.
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With two FIRs to her name, @ReallySwara has firsthand experience of being targeted by trolls for speaking up. Find our latest study on online abuse here: #TrollingVerified
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Journalism is not a crime. The harassment and intimidation of Kashmiri journalists @Masratzahra and @peerashiq by the @JmuKmrPolice must stop.
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"Instead, as a global power and a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council, India must fearlessly welcome calls for accountability and justice,” said @Avinash_1_Kumar.
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As part of the #NobelPeacePrize winning movement, Amnesty International India holds itself to the highest evidentiary standards. Our work in India, as elsewhere, is to uphold universal human rights and build a global movement of people who take injustice personally.
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1:The Odisha govt must release journalist, Abhijit Iyer-Mitra who was arrested for making a sarcastic comment on two temples in Odisha. The right to #freedomofexpression extends to speech that may be considered offensive by some. A criminal case for such conduct is not justified.
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The new Chief Minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta, must publicly disown the inflammatory statements against Muslims and other religious minorities made by the ministers in her government. The CM must ensure that her government upholds the rights of people of all faiths. #DelhiCM.
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The Haryana police should immediately terminate the ‘unwarranted’ investigation and release Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad. The state police must stop treating Professor Mahmudabad like a criminal simply for expressing an opinion.
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The online abuse directed at @ReallySwara merely for speaking her mind is another reminder of the toxic misogyny and violence against women on social media platforms today. More power to you, Swara.
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The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) is a discriminatory law that goes against the constitutional values of equality and international human rights law. The notification of the rules issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs will make this divisive law operational from today. #CAA.
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The re-arrest of @jigneshmevani80 undermines India’s human rights obligations and is in keeping with its witch-hunt against critics.
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Amnesty International India calls on the Ministry of Home Affairs to conduct a prompt, thorough, transparent, independent and impartial investigation into all allegations of human rights violations committed by @DelhiPolice. The impunity must end NOW.
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Indiscriminate use of pellet shotguns on peaceful processions violates international human rights standards on the necessity and proportionality of use of force.
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The detention of 25 Rohingya refugees belonging to the Tablighi Jamaat in Jammu & Kashmir’s Ramban district is an abject dereliction of India’s human rights obligations and an egregious violation of international law. 1/5.
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On 8 July, Sharjeel Usmani, a student of Aligarh Muslim University was allegedly arrested by persons claiming to be from the ‘crime branch’ in Uttar Pradesh. News reports suggest that they didn't show any identification or inform Sharjeel or his family of the charges against him.
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KARNATAKA: The incoming state government must prioritize and uphold human rights for all in the state. We call on @INCKarnataka to take three priority actions for human rights. 👇🏾. 1/5.
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NEWS: The right to a fair and impartial trial is paramount to ensuring justice. Denial of this right is as much an injustice to the accused as it is to the victim. #RheaChakraborty.
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The arrest of Indian women wrestlers and their supporters by the Delhi police today is another example of the crackdown on peaceful protests in the country and is a violation of the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and expression.
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As Indian authorities clamp down on human rights daily, the UK government must not remain a mute bystander. It must bring human rights to the discussion table. India cannot wait another day for justice. 2/4.
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The Maharashtra state government must stop intimidating comedian Kunal Kamra and also members of the audience of his stand-up show. Exercising the right to freedom of expression without fear or unlawful interference is central to living in an open and fair society. #kunalkamra
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We call on the @DelhiPolice to immediately release the Afghan refugees who were arrested and detained today for peacefully protesting the targeted attack on Hazaras at the Kaaj Educational Centre in Afghanistan on Friday that killed 53 people. 1/4.
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Umar Khalid has faced an acute subversion of his right to fair trial with the Supreme Court of India adjourning his bail hearing at least 14 times in the past nine months. #UmarKhalid remains detained without trial since Oct 2020 under India's overbroad anti-terror law.
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The Government of India’s decision to cancel professor Nitasha Kaul’s Overseas Citizenship of India status because of ‘indulging in anti-India activities’ is yet another example of authorities crushing dissent in the country.
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Amnesty International investigated the demolition of Muslim-owned properties in Khambat, Gujarat in April 2022, and found that they were carried out without following due process. The incoming new leadership in state of Gujarat must prioritise the human rights of everyone.
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1: The arrest of ex-Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) leader, Umar Khalid by the Delhi police is another example of the crackdown on peaceful anti-CAA protests held by the students in Delhi. #UmarKhalid has been arrested under the repressive UAPA. #DelhiRiots.
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In a series of arrests, 16 activists were imprisoned simply because they spoke up for the rights of the most marginalized in the country. Today, 5 years have passed since the first round of arrests of activists in the Bhima Koregaon case. 1/7
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Jammu & Kashmir has entered the next phase of the lockdown, this time due to #COVID19. Govt of India must release all those arbitrarily detained & restore full internet access - a public health emergency is not an opportunity to bypass accountability. 📷: @Junaidbhatphoto
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1/5 It is unfortunate that @pbhushan1 has been held guilty of contempt of court for his tweets criticising the functioning of the judiciary. Outdated provisions of criminal contempt laws in India must not be used to punish critics of the judiciary. #prashantbhushan
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The demolition continued despite and in defiance of an order by the Supreme Court of India asking the authorities to stay the demolition exercise. The residents of Jahangirpuri were not even given an opportunity to salvage their possessions. 3/4.
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We reiterate that the allegations of @dir_ed, a financial investigation agency under @FinMinIndia, that Amnesty International India was involved in ‘money laundering’, are patently untrue. 1/5.
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1/5 Access to high speed internet is critical at this time of global pandemic. Decision of the government to restrict it to 2G is against the rights of people of J&K.
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"The NIA which reports to @AmitShah, continues to treat the 11 activists as if they have already been declared guilty, punishing them before they are convicted & making a mockery of their right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty" - @Avinash_1_Kumar. #FreeBK11
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These brazen attacks on the right to livelihood and adequate housing of religious minorities in India is an attack on their hopes for a secure future. 4/4.
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We're concerned about the passing of the three laws, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya bill in the Lok Sabha. These proposed laws will only intensify the targeted crackdown on freedom of expression in the country.
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Amnesty India will be approaching the Karnataka High Court against the recent freezing of accounts for the trust. The cases are expected to go on over the next few months. The truth will prevail in due time. #AmnestyIndia.
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1/5 The draconian communication blackout is an outrageous protracted assault on the civil liberties of the people of Kashmir. Amnesty International India launches a global campaign today in a bid to highlight the human cost of the lockdown. #LetKashmirSpeak
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OUT NOW: With 50 testimonies & analysis of several verified user-generated videos, the new Amnesty International India investigation has documented a disturbing pattern of grave human rights violations committed by the Delhi police during the #DelhiRiots.
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Today marks four years of increased repression by Indian authorities in Jammu & Kashmir. On 5 August 2019, the Indian government unilaterally abrogated Article 370 of the Indian Constitution and extended its control over the region. We remind Indian authorities to:.
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This #MothersDay, take #UrgentAction to demand the release of mother to be #SafooraZargar!. Her pregnancy is a mitigating factor against her continued detention under #UAPA, particularly during #COVID19. ACT NOW:
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The arrest of Kashmiri journalist Irfan Mehraj under terror charges is a travesty. He must be immediately released. The crackdown on media freedoms and civil society in India must end.
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After more than four and a half years of not having anyone executed, India is all set to execute Mukesh Singh, Pawan Gupta, Vinay Kumar Sharma and Akshay Thakur on Friday, 20 March. The 4 were convicted for the gangrape and murder of the 23-year-old woman in 2012. #NirbhayaCase.
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We're deeply dismayed to hear about the killing of Shujaat Bukhari, editor of @RisingKashmir. He was a brave and outspoken voice for justice and equality in Jammu and Kashmir.
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The briefing is now available on our website:
The briefing #JusticeUnderTrial analyzes the responses of abt 3000 RTIs filed by @AIIndia in 500 districts & central prisons in India.
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Peaceful protests - and we can't stress this enough - is not a crime. ✊🏿.
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GOOD NEWS: The Delhi High Court today granted bail to Safoora Zargar, a member of the Jamia Coordination Committee on humanitarian grounds.
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365 days have gone by since their voices have been muzzled. Stay tuned for more. #LetKashmirSpeak
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WATCH: India has become a dangerous place for peaceful protesters. The #DelhiRiots last week was a shocking reminder of just how dangerous it has become. And yet, the unyielding spirit of #CAAProtests lives on ✊🏾👇🏾.
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The rights of the people of Jammu & Kashmir must not be violated.
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BREAKING: For the first time ever, the UN has issued a human rights report on #Kashmir. The 49-page report details human rights violations and abuses on both sides of the Line of Control, and highlights a situation of chronic impunity for violations committed by security forces.
First-ever @UNHumanRights report on #Kashmir calls for international inquiry into #humanrights violations and abuses on both sides of the Line of Control:
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The communication blackout, security clampdown and detention of the political leaders has only worsened the widespread fear and alienation in Kashmir.
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The Indian government's shameful policies on Rohingya asylum-seekers and refugees is driving hundreds of Rohingya families to flee to Bangladesh.
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#Manipur continues to remain in the dark with the government extending the internet shutdown till 21 October. Imposing prolonged and blanket shutdowns severely restrict people’s access to important information. Authorities must immediately restore internet access in the state.
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Peaceful protest is not a crime. Peaceful protest is not a crime. Peaceful protest is not a crime.
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🇮🇳🔇🇮🇳🔇🇮🇳🔇🇮🇳🔇. A pattern is emerging of the #UAPA being used as a tool to repress dissent in India. Students, activists and journalists have all been charged under the repressive law. The Government Of India must stop this clampdown on dissenting voices!. 🇮🇳🔇🇮🇳🔇🇮🇳🔇🇮🇳🔇.
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OPINION | "40 days on, the blackout continues, and still no Kashmiri voice has been allowed out of the valley. Today, as much as I want to switch off, I cannot.". The human cost of the Kashmir blackout is global & it cannot be ignored. #LetKashmirSpeak .
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The death toll of the #DelhiRiots2020 is rising. Throughout the #CAAProtests, political leaders in India have created a violent environment by spreading hateful rhetoric towards anti-CAA protesters. These political leaders must be held accountable.
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ED raid on Amnesty India shows a disturbing pattern of the government silencing organisations that question power. It is clear that the government wants to instill fear among Civil Society Organisations. #CrackdownOnAmnesty.
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We @AIIndia welcome the solidarity by individuals & civil society organisations in India and across the world. This is not the end. If there are people willing to uphold human rights, raise their voice & challenge injustice, human rights will always prevail. (1/n). #AmnestyIndia.
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Just a reminder that Manipur continues to remain in the dark. The Manipur government has extended the internet ban in the state till 31st October.
#Manipur continues to remain in the dark with the government extending the internet shutdown till 21 October. Imposing prolonged and blanket shutdowns severely restrict people’s access to important information. Authorities must immediately restore internet access in the state.
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Setalvad’s detention comes a day after the Supreme Court dismissed a petition filed by her along with Zakia Jafri, whose husband was murdered during the 2002 Gujarat riots. The petition sought to investigate the role of PM Narendra Modi, who was then Gujarat's Chief Minister.
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Our statement on the excessive use of force on protestors by Indian authorities
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As India’s Supreme Court hears the petition on #HijabBan in Karnataka schools, we emphasise that forcing women to choose between their rights to freedom of expression and religion, and their education is a form of discrimination and miles away from the goal of women’s equality.
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MANIPUR: We are alarmed at the wanton killings, unabated violence, continued human rights abuses. Read our new public statement out today:
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Targeting human rights activists for their legitimate human rights work is unacceptable. The Indian authorities must immediately release @TeestaSetalvad, and end the persecution of Indian civil society and human rights defenders.
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Congratulations to Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez for being awarded the 2023 Martin Ennals Award. Today marks 423 days of his arbitrary detention on baseless charges by the Indian government. This award is a reminder that HRDs must be protected, not persecuted.
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It is also a breach of the “best interests of the child” principle as required to be the basis of any action by the authorities under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, to which India is a state party.
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Instead of prioritizing access to a basic level of housing for everyone, the central government plans to render some of the most socially and economically disadvantaged sections of society homeless during one of the coldest winters in northern India.
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The police crackdown on the students in #AligarhMuslimUniversity was so brutal that the doctors claim that police blocked ambulances from entering the campus to treat injured students. Students narrate first-hand accounts of 15 December. #CAAProtests .
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