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West Papua leaders demand UN-mandated referendum to correct 'mistake' of 1969

Thousands airlifted as Papua crisis worsens; HRW seeks probe into Wamena killings

The simmering conflict came to a head when Papuans protested in at least 30 cities after Indonesian militants attacked a West Papuan student dorm in Surabaya in August.

Oct 8, 2019

By Jacob J

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India seeks Islamic preacher Zakir Naik's extradition from Malaysia despite Mahathir's remark against it

The Indian Government's request to issue a red corner notice against Zakir Naik was previously rejected by the Interpol due to insufficient evidence.

Jun 13, 2019

By Pritha Mallick

Rohingya refugees manually drill borewell at Palong Khali refugee camp near Cox's Bazar

Bangladesh police 'rescue' dozens of Rohingya being trafficked to Malaysia

Scores of Rohingya Muslims have boarded boats in recent months to try to reach Malaysia, estimated 25,000 Rohingya crossed the Andaman Sea in 2015

May 15, 2019

By Reuters

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Finally, 2 Reuters journalists freed in Myanmar after 500 days in jail, winning Pulitzer Prize

The two Reuters journalists received this year's Pulitzer Prize and were in news widely before the Myanmarese government freed them

May 7, 2019

By IANS

Jailed Reuters reporters in Myanmar win Pulitzer Prize

Two jailed young Reuters reporters, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, both Myanmar citizens, found a mass grave filled with bones sticking out of the ground and their probe revealed the scale of massacres.

Apr 16, 2019

By Reuters

Human Rights: Brunei faces criticism for decision to implement death by stoning for gay sex and adultery

Brunei's decision to implement death by stoning for gay sex and adultery has been heavily criticised by the human rights groups and others.

Mar 28, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

LGBT men from Chechnya arrested and tortured because of their sexuality

Indonesia government force Instagram to shuts down pro-LGBT account immediately

The Instagram account used to publish comics discussing the issues Indonesian Muslim LGBT community face.

Feb 13, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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War journalist John Pilger mounts attack on Britain's Guardian; What will happen to Julian Assange?

Pilger, whose legendary war reportage in the 60s got him Britain's Journalist of the Year award twice, said Assange was targeted as he refused to be a 'member of the club'.

Oct 5, 2018

By Jijo Jacob

Once a German star, now victim of racism: Key facts that forced Arsenal's Mesut Özil to retire

Mesut Özil faced racism and disrespectful comments and harassment over a few months and finally decided to retire from the German national team.

Jul 23, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Saudi Arabia executes prince from House of Saud in unprecedented act

China remains world's top executioner, Iran next, says Amnesty report

Besides China, 84 per cent of all reported executions took place in just four countries -- Iran, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Pakistan.

Apr 12, 2018

By IANS

Indian court allows euthanasia, says 'living will' of terminally ill persons be allowed

The court permitted a person to draft in advance a "living will" in case she/he slips into an incurable condition and it can be executed after the statutory medical board declares patient to be incurable.

Mar 9, 2018

By IANS

International Women's Day 2018: Google India kicks off '#HerStoryOurStory' campaign

Google will be sharing stories on women who have not just fought social, cultural and economic barriers to achieve their dreams but are also redefining women's role in society

Mar 7, 2018

By IANS

India living in many centuries simultaneously: Shabana Azmi

India is living in many centuries in different parts of the country simultaneously. We had a woman President, woman Prime Minister, woman politicians, but at the same time there are several girl children being killed because they are girls.

Mar 6, 2018

By IANS

Tibetan government-in-exile Prime Minister Lobsang Sangay

I hope China will accept to have talks with Tibetans: Lobsang Sangay

Prime Minister of the Tibetan government-in-exile, after 15 years at Harvard, returned to work for his people and get their rights accepted by the Chinese regime.

Mar 1, 2018

By IANS

People walk past a damaged site after an airstrike in the besieged rebel-held town of Douma, eastern Ghouta in Damascus, Syria

New attacks in Syria's Eastern Ghouta after UNSC resolution

The attacks involved the use of heavy arms and were the first to take place in al-Shifonia since February 18, when the government forces started their campaign.

Feb 25, 2018

By IANS

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