Asia Pacific
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Lifeline for vulnerable Cambodians as poverty doubles during COVID-19 pandemic
In Cambodia, the shrinking economy, hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, has affected all population groups, but particularly the most…
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Loss of autonomy in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir threatens minorities’ rights – UN independent experts
India’s decision to end autonomy in Jammu and Kashmir and restrict the participation of minorities in political and other activities…
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Myanmar crisis: ‘Terrified’ UN rights expert sounds alarm ahead of expected protests
The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar has warned of the potential for a sharp…
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Myanmar: ‘World is watching’, UN Special Envoy urges military to refrain from violence
Amidst ongoing protests against a military takeover on 1 February, the UN Special Envoy on Myanmar has called on the…
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Fire at Afghan-Iranian border hits vital humanitarian assistance: UN migration agency
A catastrophic fire on Saturday, at a border between Afghanistan and Iran has damaged an UN International Organization for Migration…
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Afghanistan: 65 media workers, rights defenders killed since 2018
Sixty-five journalists, media professionals and human rights defenders were killed in Afghanistan between 1 January 2018 and 31 January 2021,…
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India: UN rights office urges ‘maximum restraint’ in ongoing protests
The United Nations human rights office (OHCHR) has called on authorities and protesters in India to “exercise maximum restraint” amidst…
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Hopes and fears of mother-to-be in Afghanistan
A mother in Afghanistan has been talking about the hopes and fears for her unborn daughter in a country where…
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Afghanistan: Detainee torture allegations remain ‘alarming’, UN report reveals
Torture claims among people detained for security or terrorism-related offences in Afghanistan remain high, according to a new UN human…
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Myanmar: Respect right to peaceful assembly, UN human rights office says
The United Nations human rights office (OHCHR) on Saturday called on the security forces in Myanmar to ensure that people’s…
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