Human Rights
23 Convicted for Deadly 2002 Anti-Muslim Violence in India's Gujarat
In India, a court has convicted 23 people in connection with the killing of 23 Muslims during deadly religious riots that swept through Gujarat state in 2002. The massacre was investigated by a special team after allegations that the probe by state police was not impartial.
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China detains hundreds of Tibetans returning from Buddhist ceremony in India: Report
Hundreds of Tibetans who attended a Buddhist ceremony in India in January have reportedly been detained by Chinese forces without any charge on their return to Tibet.
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Easter Bomber Strikes in Northern Nigeria
A bombing in northern Nigeria killed at least 20 people and wounded several others on Easter Sunday despite ramped-up security throughout the region.
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: Sexual violence forcing girls out of school
The threat of sexual violence prevents girls in PNG from attending school
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Comments by Sudanese official could lead to further violence – UN rights chief
Sudanese refugees from Blue Nile state line up to collect water in a camp.
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Ban renews calls for immediate cessation of violence in Mali
Zoulfa fled her village of Souggan in Mali to northern Niger, in February with her children due to insecurity.
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Nepal journalists demand justice for slain colleague
The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) says it is deeply concerned and shocked by the brutal murder of journalist Yadav Poudel in Birtamod, Jhapa, eastern Nepal, on Wednesday.
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Russia: Prominent Journalist Attacked
Elena Milashina
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Saudi Arabia: Sports Minister Confirms Women’s Exclusion
Let Them Play
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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Roma, Jews Face Political Discrimination
The European Court of Human Rights building in Strasbourg, France on January 11, 2011.
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