Indo-Mediterranean: Minorities are under threat from Syria to Bangladesh – The Economic Times
The Indo-Mediterranean region faces a rising tide of threats against minorities, from religious persecution in Syria to ethnic tensions in ...
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Rohingya who fled torture in Myanmar suffer same fate in Bangladesh – The Times
In Bangladesh, Rohingya refugees who escaped brutal persecution in Myanmar now face alarming reports of abuse and torture in overcrowded ...
‘Shocking’ jail sentence given to Indonesian transgender woman over Jesus remark – South China Morning Post
An Indonesian transgender woman received a controversial jail sentence after making remarks about Jesus, sparking outrage and debate over freedom ...
Kyrgyzstan Bans Islamic Niqab As Critics Warn It Could Alienate Some Women – Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Kyrgyzstan has implemented a ban on the Islamic niqab, sparking controversy as critics argue the move may alienate women who ...
Tajikistan: Pamiri minority facing systemic discrimination in ‘overlooked human rights crisis’ – Amnesty International
Amnesty International highlights an "overlooked human rights crisis" in Tajikistan, where the Pamiri minority faces systemic discrimination. Reports reveal widespread ...
Indonesia: Flogging of gay men a horrifying act of discrimination – Amnesty International
Amnesty International has condemned Indonesia's flogging of gay men as a grave violation of human rights. The brutal punishment reflects ...
India’s double standards on minority rights – East Asia Forum
India's approach to minority rights has raised questions about consistency. While the nation champions secularism, various policies and incidents highlight ...
Georgia Senate OKs bill to outlaw gender-affirming care for inmates in state custody – Georgia Recorder
The Georgia Senate has passed a bill prohibiting gender-affirming care for inmates in state custody. Advocates argue the measure undermines ...
Myanmar: New attacks against Rohingya a disturbing echo of 2017 mass violence – Amnesty International
Amnesty International has reported alarming new attacks against the Rohingya in Myanmar, reminiscent of the mass violence witnessed in 2017. ...
Myanmar must be held to account – or the world will look powerless against Rohingya persecution – Amnesty International
Amnesty International urges the international community to hold Myanmar accountable for its ongoing persecution of the Rohingya. Without decisive action, ...
Ban on trans girls playing girls’ school sports clears Georgia House – Georgia Recorder
The Georgia House has approved a ban on transgender girls participating in girls' school sports, a decision that has sparked ...
College students publicly caned for having gay sex in Indonesia – NewsBytes
In Indonesia, two college students were publicly caned for engaging in same-sex relations, an act drawing condemnation from human rights ...
Thailand Invests in Trans Health – Human Rights Watch
Thailand has made significant strides in advancing transgender health rights, according to Human Rights Watch. The government aims to enhance ...
Myanmar/Bangladesh: Rohingya community facing gravest threats since 2017 – Amnesty International
Amnesty International reports that the Rohingya community in Myanmar and Bangladesh is facing its most severe threats since the 2017 ...
Country Brief – The global food and economic crisis’ impact on food system resilience: Lao People’s Democratic Republic (November, 2023) – ReliefWeb
As the global food and economic crisis deepens, the Lao People's Democratic Republic faces significant challenges to its food system...
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