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India ‘covering up abuses’ in Kashmir: report – Al Jazeera – 10 Sep.15

Posted on September 10, 2015 by kf1

The Indian government has covered up hundreds of cases of human rights abuses, including extrajudicial killings, torture and enforced disappearances in the disputed territory of Kashmir, a new report has alleged. Khurram Parvez, programme coordinator of Jammu Kashmir Coalition of … Continue reading →

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Rage escalates over sexual violence plaguing India – SMH – 29 Dec.12

Posted on December 31, 2012 by kf1

AS THE 23-year-old victim of a brutal gang rape nearly two weeks ago fights for her life in hospital, further cases of police indifference and political insensitivity to sexual violence in India continue to disturb the country. The woman has … Continue reading →

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Scant compassion for Muslim Rohingya refugees – Al Jazeera

Posted on July 26, 2012 by kf1

Entering the Rohingya camps along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border is restricted. Officially they don’t even exist, but in reality authorities tolerate their presence. Bangladeshi official say there are about 300,000 unregistered Muslim Rohingya refugees from Myanmar living in dismal and squalid … Continue reading →

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