Peru: UN experts call for end to violence during demonstrations

Peru: UN experts call for end to violence during demonstrations

In an appeal for “genuine dialogue” to resolve the crisis, the experts expressed deep concern about the reported repression, arbitrary killings, arrests, detention and enforced disappearances of demonstrators in Peru. The situation stems from Congress’s removal of then president, Pedro Castillo on 7 December, after he was accused of trying to dissolve it. Mr. Castillo remains in…

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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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Universities opened in Afghanistan;  The ban on female students remains

Universities opened in Afghanistan; The ban on female students remains

Taliban banned female students in universities last year; Photo: File bill to: Universities in Afghanistan opened after the winter holidays, but Taliban security officials prevented female students from entering. According to the World News Agency, the Taliban banned women’s university education in August last year, saying that the Ministry of Higher Education was working to…

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The former president of Brazil is accused of transferring a Saudi watch and precious jewelry

The former president of Brazil is accused of transferring a Saudi watch and precious jewelry

Former President Jair Bolsonaro has denied the allegations: Photo: File Brasilia: Brazil’s former president has been charged with smuggling out valuable watches and jewelry he received as a gift. According to a foreign news agency, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was charged with trying to illegally transfer gifts worth $3 million out of the country…

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