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Independent UN rights expert urges greater effort to eradicate torture in Tajikistan

Posted on 19 May 2012

AIHRA News Sunday, 20th  May 2012 UN News – Human Rights – 18 May 2012 – The United Nations independent expert on torture today said he was encouraged by recent legal changes in Tajikistan, including the introduction of a new provision defining torture and specifying penalties, but noted that mistreatment of suspects remains common.The UN [...] Continue Reading

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UNESCO chief denounces murders of two Pakistani journalists

Posted on 19 May 2012

AIHRA News Sunday, 20th  May 2012 UN News – Human Rights – 18 May 2012 – The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom today denounced the murders of two Pakistani journalists and expressed alarm over the continued deteriorating security of journalists in the country.“The brutal murders of Tariq Kamal and [...] Continue Reading

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Govt promises to sort issues of AI pilots within 3 mths

Posted on 19 May 2012

AIHRA News Saturday, 19th  May 2012 PTI News  Lucknow: As the strike by Air India pilots entered 12th day, Government today promised to sort out problems of pilots within three months and appealed to them to join work. Continue Reading

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Molestation case: Luke Pomersbach granted bail

Posted on 19 May 2012

AIHRA News Saturday, 19th  May 2012 PTI News New Delhi: Australian cricketer Luke Pomersbach, accused of molesting an American woman, was today granted bail by a Delhi court which found that he had not tresspassed into her room in the five star hotel where the alleged incident took place. Continue Reading

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UN expert urges Canada to adopt national strategy to ensure right to food

Posted on 17 May 2012

AIHRA News Friday, 18th  May 2012 UN News – Human Rights – 16 May 2012 – Noting that some 800,000 households in Canada are unable to meet their daily food needs, an independent United Nations expert today called on the country to adopt a national right to food strategy.“Canada is much admired for its achievements [...] Continue Reading

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India’s cut on Iran oil imports not due to US pressure: Blake

Posted on 17 May 2012

AIHRA News Friday, 18th  May 2012 PTI News  Washington: US which has been asking India to cut Iran oil imports has said reduction has happened not because of its pressure but due to financial,commercial considerations. Continue Reading

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