Rights expert urges India to stop crackdown on Kashmir activists

Rights expert urges India to stop crackdown on Kashmir activists

Her appeal follows the latest arrest of prominent rights defender Khurram Parvez, who has been in detention for more than a year on charges related to conspiracy and terrorism.   “Indian authorities appear to be intensifying the long-standing repression of Kashmiri civil society,” Ms. Lawlor said.  “The State must respect its human rights obligations and be…

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78 arrested including leader of Khalistan movement Amrit Pal Singh in India

78 arrested including leader of Khalistan movement Amrit Pal Singh in India

Amritsar: Indian police arrested 78 people including pro-Khalistan Sikh leader Amrit Pal Singh during a crackdown in the state of Punjab. According to an Indian media report, the head of an organization called ‘Waras Punjab De’ was arrested by the police near Nikodar area of ​​Jalandhar on Saturday. International Sikh organizations including the Sikh Federation…

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