US must impose sanctions on Pakistan over 1971 Bangladesh genocie, demands Human Rights activist
Dhaka: A Bangladeshi human rights activist has said the US government should recognize the Bangladeshi genocide and organised rape committed by the Pakistani Army in 1971 on the occasion of International Women’s Day.
Russia reduced Genocide Convention 'to confetti', Ukraine tells world court
New York: Ukraine addressed the UN’s highest court on Monday to reject as a “grotesque lie” Russia’s claims that genocide has been committed in eastern Ukrainian oblasts, or regions, before calling for emergency measures to halt Russian aggression.
Bangladesh community members protest in Washington DC for recognition of 1971 genocide
Washignton, DC: The Bangladesh community in Washington DC Metro Region recently held a demonstration outside the White House demanding recognition of genocide perpetrated by the Pakistani Army in 1971.
Tibetans in Switzerland and Liechtenstein ask UN to hold China accountable for genocide in Tibet
Thimpu: The Tibetan Community of Switzerland and Liechtenstein recently submitted a five-point appeal to the UN which includes calls to end China’s cultural genocide in Tibet, its interference in Tibetan religious beliefs and traditions, among others, during their recent demonstration held parallel to the ongoing 47th regular session of the UN Human Rights Council.
Protesters demonstrate outside Pakistani embassy in Hague, demand apology for genocide in Bangladesh
Hague: A demonstration occurred outside the Pakistan embassy in the Hague recently where the protesters demanded an "unconditional official apology" for the genocide committed by the Pakistan Army in Bangladesh during the 1971 Liberation War, media reports said.
France: Bangladeshi expats host exhibition at Eiffel Tower to showcase 1971 Pakistan genocide
Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist and Christian Unity Council (BHBCUC) of France members recently hosted a poster exhibition at Eiffel Tower square to showcase the Pakistan Army-led genocide in Bangladesh in 1971, media reports said.
Washington: On the occasion of the first high-level, in-person meeting between United States (US) and Chinese officials under the Biden administration on Thursday in Alaska, the World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has urged US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, to adequately address the Uyghur genocide, along with several other recommendations.
Canadian parliament calls on government to declare China's treatment of Uyghurs genocide
Toronto/Sputnik: Canada’s House of Commons adopted a non-binding motion calling on the Trudeau government to declare the actions of the Chinese authorities against the Uyghurs in Xinjiang province a genocide.
Genocide was committed against the Uyghurs: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken targets China
Washington: Newly confirmed US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has targeted China and said the country's treatment towards Uyghur and Muslim minority population is genocide.
China possibly committed 'genocide' against Uighurs: US Commission report
Washington: A US commission has said in its report that China possibly carried out genocide against Uighur Muslims and other ethnic minorities in its northwestern region of Xinjiang, media reports said.
China: World Uyghur Congress calls for meaningful action to end Uyghur genocide
London: On the occasion of the UN’s 75th anniversary, the World Uyghur Congress (WUC) recently reiterated its calls on the UN and its Member States to meaningfully address the Uyghur crisis and hold the Chinese government accountable for its crimes.
Beijing is carrying out 'cultural genocide' in Xinjiang
Beijing: China is carrying out a 'cultural genocide' in Xinjiang region where thousands of people are believed to be kept in concentration camps, according to an article in The Atlantic.
Taking a lead against genocide, ‘no society is immune’ warns Adama Dieng
New York: Adama Dieng assumed the position of the UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide in 2012, after a long and distinguished career in law and human rights, stepping down from the post at the end of July.
Six years after genocide, international community must prioritize justice for Yazidi community
New York: Six years after ISIL launched a genocidal campaign against the Yazidi religious minority in Iraq, the international community must live up to its promise to deliver justice, survivor and Nobel Peace Laureate Nadia Murad told a virtual event on Monday marking the anniversary.
Aung San Suu Kyi defends Myanmar from accusations of genocide, at top UN court
New York/IBNS: Myanmar will have “no tolerance” for human rights abuses committed in Rakhine state and will prosecute the military, if war crimes have been committed there, Aung San Suu Kyi told the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the UN’s main judicial body, on Wednesday.