Florida: A recently released report found that racial discrimination is perpetuated in healthcare institutions in the United States. According to American media, medical facilities across the United States have been exposed to racially biased medical care, even in the most progressive states. The report, published by the Commonwealth Fund, gave US states a score of…
The international day on Thursday highlights that theme, as well as the importance of recognition, justice and development opportunities for those of African descent, said Secretary-General António Guterres. He said the results of entrenched racism continue to be devasting: “opportunities stolen; dignity denied; rights violated; lives taken and lives destroyed.” The African diaspora faces a…
100 people have been killed in ethnic riots since May 3; Photo: File New Delhi: The Modi government has completely failed to control the communal riots that have been raging in the state of Manipur since May 3, when nine more people lost their lives in the clashes that resumed today after a gap of…
Ethnic riots continue in the Indian state of Manipur despite the army being called in. The affected areas are being monitored with the help of drones and helicopters. Army and Assam Rifles personnel are also carrying out a flag march in the violence-hit areas. According to officials, more than 50 deaths have occurred due to…
File photo The day for the elimination of racial discrimination is being celebrated all over the world today. On this day in 1960, police opened fire on a peaceful protest against apartheid laws in Sharpwell, South Africa, killing 69 people and injuring 180. Proclaiming this day in 1966, the United Nations General Assembly called upon…
