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Are India's new anti-rape laws working?
The Indian government has toughened some of its laws to reduce crimes against women following the rape of a woman on a bus in New Delhi in 2012.
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Russia domestic violence: Conservatives against new bill
Russian legislators have resubmitted a bill against domestic violence to parliament after it failed to pass three years ago.
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Cyclone Idai: Thousands still struggling to cope
In March, cyclone Idai devastated parts of Zimbabwe, and many families are still struggling.
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'Unacceptable': Australia criticises China detention of writer
Yang Hengjun, a former Chinese diplomat turned online journalist, has been held in China since January.
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Refugees brace for harsh winter on Bosnia-Croatia border
A top European human rights official is demanding immediate closure of makeshift camp, fearing a humanitarian crisis.
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Iran acknowledges killings during protests
Human rights groups say as many as 200 people were killed in crackdown on protesters, while the government puts the figure at around 13.
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Anger in China as US House passes Uighur crackdown bill
Beijing 'resolutely opposes' resolution, which among others seeks to sanction Communist Party leader in Xinjiang.
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Little hopes for progress after Syrian constitutional panel meet
UN put a positive spin on what was achieved in the first round of talks in Geneva, but there was little progress made in drafting a new constitution.
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HRW's Omar Shakir pledges to continue work after Israel expulsion
HRW director Omar Shakir is being deported over his alleged support for promoting boycotts of Israel.
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Concerns grow over China’s treatment of Uighurs | The China Cables
Global leaders are raising concerns after Chinese government documents leaked uncovering human rights violations at camps in China’s Xinjiang region against ethnic minority Muslims — known as Uighurs. Global Affairs Canada said it was...
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Israel expels Human Rights Watch official for BDS support
Israel expels director for Human Rights Watch for BDS activity in line with 2017 law.
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India's forest dwellers protest threat of eviction from lands
Thousands of indigenous people march to capital after threat to evict them from their traditional land.
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HRW calls for urgent police reform in Chile to address abuses
Human Rights Watch finds Chilean police committed 'serious human rights violations' during weeks-long unrest.
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Amnesty: Egypt using 'sinister' secretive agency to crush dissent
Egypt's SSSP misusing 'counterterror legislation' routinely to prosecute thousands of government critics, report says.
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A look at Confucius Institutes in Canadian schools
A dozen schools across Canada host Confucius Institutes. Advocates say it is a way of learning China’s language and culture, but critics fear it provides an uncritical look at China.
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Protesting French farmers roll out up to 1,000 tractors in Paris
Resentment has been growing among farmers over allegedly being unfairly blamed for environmental and animal welfare issues.
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China furious after Trump signs Hong Kong legislation
Trump says he signed bills out of 'respect' for China, but country reacts with fury and warns of 'firm countermeasures'.
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UK summons Chinese ambassador over torture allegations
UK summons Chinese ambassador over torture allegations
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Zimbabwe security forces attack opposition supporters
Dozens of riot police charged MDC supporters who gathered at party headquarters in the capital for a rally.
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Cathedral siege ends as UN urges Nicaragua to end repression
Protesters in Managua able to leave a day after government supporters break into building in a bid to dislodge them.
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Colombia set for largest national strike in years
Riot police and soldiers have been deployed and border crossings are closed to prevent foreigners from joining anti-government protests.
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Amnesty: 22 killed, 2,000 injured in Chile's protest crackdown
Amnesty International has published a report detailing a range of human rights abuses in Chile since protests started a month ago.
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Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha freed from house arrest
Court ruling lifts house arrest but forbids top opposition figure from conducting political activities and going abroad.
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Chile workers unions strike in support of ongoing protests
Unions present demands related to wages, pensions and union organising but their primary demand is a new constitution.