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Two NGOs lost their UN consultative status for speaking against

(New York) – The withdrawal of UN consultative status from two NGOs in retaliation for statements they made at the UN Human Rights Council lacked procedural safeguards and could have a chilling effect on civil society, ISHR said today. The United Nations shut the door on two African NGOs when they were stripped of their UN […]Read More

Pakistani aggression against Baloch Political activists in exile

Since the occupation of Balochistan in 1948 Pakistan has subjected the Baloch people to brutal human rights violations including military operations, indiscriminate bombardment and abduction of Baloch political activists. Thousands of Baloch have been abducted and literally tortured to death in custody by Pakistan army and intelligence agencies in past more than 60 years. Baloch […]Read More

NATO Chief in Afghanistan to reaffirm continued engagement

KABUL, Nov 06 (NNI): As the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) mission is concluding at the end of this year, the NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is visiting Afghanistan to reaffirm the alliance’s continued engagement. Stoltenberg will take stock of the progress made during the 13 year ISAF mission and launch of the new […]Read More