Jul 29, 2014

Balochistan: As Operations Continue, At Least Three Reported Cases of Enforced Disappearances

The Frontier Corps and Pakistan Police have continued operations in several areas of Balochistan, including Mach, Kohlu and Kych. It is reported that there have been at least three cases of enforced disappearances and two of extrajudicial arrest during the operation. The Frontier Corps continues to violate human rights law in Balochistan by intimidating and harassing local Baloch businesses and pe...

Jul 29, 2014

Balochistan: As Operations Continue, At Least...

The Frontier Corps and Pakistan Police have continued operations in several areas of Balochistan, including Mach, Kohlu and Kych. It is reported that there have been at least three cases of enforced disappearances...

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Jul 29, 2014

Crimean Tartars: UN Report Documents Alarming...

Navi Pillay, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, has released a report produced by the UN monitoring team in Ukraine. The 36 page report, notes the use of violence against peaceful protestors,...

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Jul 28, 2014

Tibet: Using Art for Autonomy

Many people in Tibet have adopted a new strategy in their struggle for meaningful autonomy and greater self-determination.  Local artists are utilizing their respective crafts to teach foreign tourists...

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Jul 28, 2014

Somaliland: Kurdish Independence Referendum Brings...

The upcoming referendum on Kurdish independence in Iraq is proving to be an instance of hope for Somaliland’s own struggle for independence.  With many striking parallels existing between the...

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Jul 28, 2014

Moro: MILF Accuses Philippine Military of Violating...

On Saturday 26 July 2014, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) accused the Philippine military of violating the truce between the two sides.  The Philippine military is accused of undergoing uncoordinated...

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Jul 28, 2014

Inner Mongolia: Drought Leaves 300,000 without...

A severe drought has hit Inner Mongolia, leaving 300,000 people with insufficient amounts of drinking water and damaging people’s livelihoods and the local economy.  A total of 600,000 people...

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Jul 28, 2014

Southern Cameroons: Manyu Administration Interferes...

There was a heavy police presence at the funeral of Chief Ayamba, the former leader of the Southern Cameroons National Council (SCNC) and representative to UNPO, and reports that those attending were censored...

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Jul 28, 2014

UNPO Alternative Report to CERD Highlights Discrimination...

UNPO, in cooperation with the Iraqi Turkmen Front, submitted an alternative report to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) drawing attention to the systemic racial...

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