Philippines urged to compensate women survivors of wartime rape by Japanese soldiers

Philippines urged to compensate women survivors of wartime rape by Japanese soldiers

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) called for the authorities to provide full reparation and an official apology to the survivors, who have suffered decades of physical, psychological and other consequences.  ‘Symbolic’ victory  “This is a symbolic moment of victory for these victims who were previously silenced, ignored, written off and…

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Modi government tortures widows of soldiers killed in Pulwama attack for demanding dues

Modi government tortures widows of soldiers killed in Pulwama attack for demanding dues

Widows of Indian Army personnel killed in Pulwama attack were protesting; Photo: File Jaipur: The Modi government has brutally tortured the widows of 3 Indian soldiers who were killed in the Pulwama attack for protesting against the non-fulfillment of government promises. According to Kashmir Media Service, 40 personnel were killed and 35 injured in the…

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China's announcement to train 5 thousand soldiers from developing countries

China’s announcement to train 5 thousand soldiers from developing countries

China’s military, file photo China has announced to train 5 thousand soldiers from developing countries in the next 5 years. According to a Chinese newspaper report, China plans to develop new international platforms to deal with security challenges. Beijing wants the security issues of counter-terrorism, cyber security, bio-security and advanced technologies to be solved with…

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