Human Rights In Kashmir
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J&K: UN Human Rights Council chief expresses concern over detention of political leaders
Michelle Bachelet also called for reversal of communication blockade in the Union Territory.
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J&K: Human rights groups release report on alleged torture of civilians by security forces
The Association of Parents of Disappeared Persons and the Jammu Kashmir Coalition of Civil Society urged the United Nations to conduct an inquiry.
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‘Deeply disappointed’, says OHCHR on Indian government’s reaction to report on Kashmir
The UN body said the Indian authorities dismissed the report ‘without examining it and responding to the very serious concerns about human rights in Kashmir’.
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Trending
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India Today takes anchor Rajdeep Sardesai off air for two weeks for tweet about farmer’s death
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Virat Kohli uses an 'MRF bat'. Rohit Sharma uses a 'CEAT bat'. But whose bat do they really use?
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Whichever way you look at it, Modi’s handling of the farm laws has been a complete mess
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Nine health workers have died in vaccine rollout. India must disclose status of probe into each case
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Green card reform, no more Muslim ban: What Biden’s immigration proposals promise
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UN chief backs human rights body’s call for inquiry into alleged rights abuses in Kashmir
‘Referring to the UNHRC report is like flogging a dead horse,’ said India’s envoy to the world body Syed Akbaruddin.
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Not news: Most of what the UNHRC report on Kashmir says was flagged by Indian press, NGOs, courts
And almost none of the report’s recommendations is beyond the pale of a democratic polity.
Ipsita Chakravarty
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Kashmiri man used as ‘human shield’ says a year later he still has no job and faces boycott
‘What was my mistake? Going to the polling booth and casting my vote?’ Farooq Ahmed Dar asked in an interview to PTI.
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Video
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Watch: Kashmir’s first igloo restaurant opens in Gulmarg
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Jammu and Kashmir government says it cannot pay compensation to man used as a ‘human shield’
Paying Farooq Ahmad Dar would be akin to condemning the Army officer accused of strapping him to a jeep without actually hearing him, the state said.
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Human shield case: Army chief says ‘innovative ways’ are needed to fight ‘dirty war’ in Kashmir
Bipin Rawat said giving Major Leetul Gogoi a commendation medal helped motivate the officers battling out the difficult conditions.
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View from Kashmir Observer: Award for Major Gogoi is a crude message for Kashmir – expect no mercy
New Delhi now feels little inclination or need to nuance its approach to Kashmir or gear its policy towards finding a resolution.
Kashmir Observer
The Reel
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‘The Courier’ trailer: Benedict Cumberbatch plays a British spy in Cold War thriller
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Watch: AR Rahman launches ‘maajja’ platform to promote independent music
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Warner Bros releases sneak peek of ‘Suicide Squad’ sequel, new films with Hugh Jackman, Will Smith
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‘Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel’: Series revisits LA hotel linked to several crimes
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‘Silk Road’ trailer: Crime thriller examines the rise and fall of Ross Ulbricht and his darknet site
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Kashmir: Security forces conducted targeted killings during 2016 protests, alleges citizens report
Well-known activists such as Kavita Krishnan and Medha Patkar are signatories to the fact-finding report.
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Stray bullets in Kashmir: The death of a six-year-old in Kupwara raises some questions
Police and army claim the bullets came from militants during an encounter. Local residents allege the use of disproportionate force by security personnel.
Ipsita Chakravarty
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Kashmir police refuse to allow event to mark alleged mass rapes by Army men 26 years ago
The Supreme Court will hear the case regarding the alleged Kunan Poshpora sexual assaults on March 2.
Rayan Naqash
The Field
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We’ll do everything to organise a safe Olympics: IOC chief Thomas Back hints at Games without fans
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Umpire Bruce Oxenford announces retirement from international cricket after 15 years
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Watch highlights: PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth suffer second defeats in Badminton World Tour finals
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Syed Mushtaq Ali preview: Tamil Nadu hold edge over Rajasthan; Punjab favourites against Baroda
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Sourav Ganguly to undergo series of tests before decision on whether to insert another stent