Jun 04, 2014

Khmer Krom: Cambodian Authorities Forbid Public Forum During Commemoration

The Cambodian authorities have refused to grant permission to hold a public forum to commemorate the 65th anniversary of France recognising the Kampuchea Krom provinces as part of Vietnam. Minorities in Cambodia face persecution, and the government does not adequately support them. A ceremony at the Samaki Rainsey pagoda will take play to commemorate the anniversary.

Jun 04, 2014

Khmer Krom: Cambodian Authorities Forbid Public...

The Cambodian authorities have refused to grant permission to hold a public forum to commemorate the 65th anniversary of France recognising the Kampuchea Krom provinces as part of Vietnam. Minorities in...

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Jun 04, 2014

Iraqi Kurdistan: Kurdish Village Shelled By Turkish...

The Kurdish village Nezduri in the northern province of Dohuk was shelled by the Turkish military according to security officials and witnesses. The aim of the shelling was not clear, but in the past Turkish...

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Jun 04, 2014

Crimean Tatars: Jemilev Awarded With Polish Solidarity...

Mustafa Jemilev, former head of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People, was awarded the first Lech Walesa Solidarity Award from the Polish Government for his service to democracy and the rights and freedom...

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Jun 03, 2014

UNPO Alternative Report to the CEDAW, June 20...

UNPO submitted an alternative report on the occasion of the 58th Session of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), which will take place from 30 June to 18 July.

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Jun 03, 2014

East Turkestan: Uyghurs Define Violations as Cultural...

Uyghur people will continue to denounce China's colonial and apartheid rule in their homeland.

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Jun 03, 2014

Sindh: Leader of the Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz...

The dead body was found in a burnt car after the JSMM leader was kidnapped from his home and was shot dead.  The violations against the leader instigated protests across the region.  

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Jun 03, 2014

Gilgit Baltistan: Successful Protests Lead to...

Due to the Awami Action Committees demonstration, the Prime Minister of Pakistan has allowed subsidies on wheat, minerals and electricity for the region. Gilgit Baltistan remains a point of dispute between...

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