RUSSIA, Nine Jehovah’s Witnesses sentenced to three to seven years in prison
On 5 March, a Russian court in Irkutsk convicted nine Jehovah’s Witness men, sentencing them from three to seven years of prison.…
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Reserved seats for black people at theater performances in London have sparked controversy
A London theater’s decision to reserve seats for black people audiences for two of its productions of a play about slavery has…
Empowering Responses to Religious Hatred: A Call to Action next March 8th
In a world where hostility towards religious minorities persists, the need for empowering responses to religious hatred has never been more urgent.…
We all want an Afghanistan at peace, UN chief says in Doha
Speaking to journalists during a two-day meeting with regional and national special envoys for Afghanistan, António Guterres said that there was consensus…
UK urged to end ‘national threat’ of violence against women and girls
Concluding a 10-day visit to the country, Special Rapporteur Reem Alsalem noted that a woman is killed by a man every three…
World News in Brief: Ukraine attacks in Donetsk, Afghan quake costs, ‘forever chemicals’ dumped in US, benefits of multilingual education
Briefing journalists in New York, Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric cited the UN humanitarian affairs office, OCHA, which said the damage had occurred after…
Humanitarian leaders unite in urgent plea for Gaza
Heads of UN humanitarian entities and NGOs implored world leaders to help prevent further deterioration in Gaza where tens of thousands of…
Myanmar: Mandatory conscription shows junta’s ‘desperation’, rights expert says
Describing the move as a further sign of the junta’s “weakness and desperation”, Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews called for stronger international action…
World News in Brief: Papua New Guinea violence, Ukraine’s displaced, $2.6 billion DR Congo appeal
Authorities are urged to engage with provincial and local leaders in a dialogue to achieve durable peace and respect for human rights…
European Sikh Organization Condemns Use of Force Against Indian Farmers’ Protest
Brussels, February 19, 2024 – The European Sikh Organization has issued a strong condemnation following reports of excessive force used by Indian security…