meenakshi ganguly
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Deputy Asia director, Human Rights Watch
Joined September 2009
We’re still concerned about ongoing human rights violations in #SriLanka: - Hard talk | Daily Mirror Interview with @hrw's @fborello1
https://t.co/YJdgwDkpEu
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Human Rights Watch (HRW), one of the world’s leading human rights organisations that had been active in Sri Lanka, on Wednesday (October 15) released a report as to how the country’s disruptive...
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New @hrw report on #SriLanka tax policies that played a driving role in the 2022 economic crisis & in underfunding of education, other public services. The Dissanayake govt shd consider eliminating corporate tax exemptions, adopt progressive tax measures. https://t.co/P11t5R1uxM
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As some question the value of the multilateral system, these Human Rights Council outcomes show that when states & civil society come together they have the power to make a difference https://t.co/ULs55N5qtY
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The latest session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, which concluded last week, offers a glimmer of hope in what are dark times for human rights around the world.
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[1/3] A Bangladeshi court is now framing charges against Sunali Khatun, pregnant migrant worker from West Bengal’s interiors, who, along with her companions was charged by the Delhi Police as infiltrators and deported to Bangladesh with the help of BSF about four months ago.
Deported to Bangladesh, Pregnant Migrant Worker From Bengal Continues to Fight For Return Arka Deb✍️ https://t.co/TopuuCgtxU
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BREAKING: Intense clashes at border between Pakistan and Afghanistan, reports of Pakistan fighter jet activity over Kabul.
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🚨On October 9, the 🇧🇩Bangladesh authorities filed charges against 28 people for enforced disappearances, secret detention, and torture. It was a long time coming. #JusticeMatters! New from @hrw @meeganguly⤵️ https://t.co/3XNy5BXXhn
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Breaking News Israel's military announces ceasefire has taken effect in Gaza as it pulls back from parts of the strip. https://t.co/G25CfsFdqK
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Israel’s government has approved a ceasefire and hostage release resolution for Gaza brokered by US President Donald Trump. Follow live updates.
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In #Bangladesh a step toward justice for enforced disappearances under the deposed Hasina govt. For years, they denied this horrible crime. Now charges filed against Hasina, the home minster, defense advisor, serving & former military officers @hrw
https://t.co/imyk2rM7BY
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On October 9, the Bangladesh authorities filed charges against 28 people for enforced disappearances, secret detention, and torture. It was a long time coming.
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“Right now, our choices are to be either jailed as terrorists or to face a mob” Anti-terror law in #Bangladesh is being used to target perceived critics and opponents. Ill-treatment allegations, mob attacks echo Sheikh Hasina-era abuses: https://t.co/eBbQSR3yCZ
@EUAmbBangladesh
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Awful that the #Bangladesh interim govt, which has promised reform, is instead using the recently amended Anti-Terrorism Act, a law once used by the deposed Hasina govt to torture & kill people, to now arrest her alleged supporters @hrw
https://t.co/nhx4yCUZOV
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Bangladesh’s interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel peace laureate, is increasingly using the recently amended counterterrorism law to arrest alleged supporters of the deposed Awami League...
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26 people in #Bangladesh including former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, home minister Asaduzzaman, advisor Tarique Siddique, police chief Benazir Ahmed, RAB and DGFI officials face charges for enforced disappearances https://t.co/l0JlGTOS1u
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UN Human Rights Council has extended a project to gather evidence of rights violations & war crimes in #SriLanka with a resolution adopted by consensus. Now @anuradisanayake govt should act, not mirror predecessors that chose to block accountability @hrw
https://t.co/2nfjSIOFaK
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The United Nations Human Rights Council on October 6 extended a project to gather evidence of human rights violations and war crimes associated with Sri Lanka’s civil war for at least two more years.
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Historic step for justice in #Afghanistan: UN Rights Council creates new mechanism to advance prosecution for past & ongoing crimes: https://t.co/G43fU7pOKl Kudos to @EU_UNGeneva for principled leadership 👏🏽 May this commitment to justice be applied consistently, everywhere 🤞🏽
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The United Nations Human Rights Council on October 6, 2025, adopted a landmark resolution creating an independent mechanism to investigate past and ongoing rights abuses in Afghanistan.
The international community recognises the gravity of the human rights situation in Afghanistan, esp for women & girls. #HRC60 adopts a resolution by consensus to establish an independent investigative mechanism, taking a decisive step to strengthen accountability & end impunity.
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Israeli authorities have once again intercepted aid boats destined for Gaza. This comes as Israeli forces escalate their assault on Gaza City and continue starving the population. Flotillas are filling the void amid governments’ inaction. Learn more:
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It is 60 years since the brutal purge of suspected communists in #Indonesia, but there has been no accountability. Instead of ignoring the legacy of the massacres, the Prabowo govt should meaningfully work toward delivering justice @hrw @andreasharsono
https://t.co/aGMAIuYBxy
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The 1965-66 massacres were among the darkest days in Indonesian history. Marxism and communism remain banned in the country and continue to be applied to target critics of the government.
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STORY | Sonam Wangchuk arrested under stringent NSA, Opposition cries foul; mobile internet snapped in Leh Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was arrested Friday and slapped with the stringent National Security Act (NSA), two days after violent protests over statehood and
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#SriLanka side event to discuss accountability will be held at 14:00-15:00 CET on Wednesday 24th September 2025 in room XI at the Palais des Nations, Geneva @hrw @amnesty @forumasia_gva You can also attend online through this link: https://t.co/wpQFqpSaQP
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