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    Social media poses ‘existential threat’ to traditional, trustworthy news, says new UNESCO study

    Journalists continue to be targeted around the world, the report examining global trends in freedom of expression and media development says. Besides, a survey...

    Afghanistan: Journalists live under threats from Taliban

    Authorities in Afghanistan censor the work of journalists and even resort to beating up journalists covering issues that the Taliban finds discomforting. Taliban authorities have...

    Sri Lanka: UN Report Describes Alarming Rights Situation

    UN's human rights body has recommended targeted sanctions on Sri Lankan rights violators, pursuing justice for international crimes and providing asylum for Sri Lankans...

    Sri Lanka: UN rights chief welcomes reform but concerns remain

    Sri Lanka has taken steps towards legal, institutional and security sector reforms, but more action is still needed, according to a report issued on...

    India’s free pass on civil rights

    The attempt to censor criticism on Twitter illustrated the government’s most notable anti-democratic practice of pressuring social media companies to police criticism of the...

    The humble hijab courts an unnecessary controversy

    Many Muslim girls chose to wear hijabs. That choice cannot be denied unless they are violating any law or accepted norms of decency in...

    Halt all retaliation attacks against Indian journalist Rana Ayyub – UN experts

    UN-appointed independent rights experts issued a statement on Monday calling on India to end relentless misogynistic and sectarian attacks against an investigative journalist. The appeal from special...

    Nepal sees a hike in rights violations

    INSEC-Nepal has documented 6,285 victims of human rights violence and abuses in 2021. There were 5,163 cases of women and 560 cases of men...
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    Secret Australian Inquiry Exposes SAS Command Failures and Toxic Culture in Afghanistan War

    The report underscores persistent questions about accountability for civilian harm. Related reporting on the region has highlighted ongoing challenges in post-conflict justice and the human costs of prolonged international military engagement.

    Cyclone Arnab Batters India’s East Coast, Leaving Trail of Floods and Crop Devastation

    While natural climate variability such as El Niño plays a role, the background warming linked to climate change adds to the heat available to these systems.

    Bangladesh: Chandpur Fishers End Hilsa Ban in Debt, Urge Cash Support Beyond Rice Aid

    The challenge is ensuring that the burden of short-term sacrifice does not fall disproportionately on the poorest fishers.

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    Secret Australian Inquiry Exposes SAS Command Failures and Toxic Culture in Afghanistan War

    The report underscores persistent questions about accountability for civilian harm. Related reporting on the region has highlighted ongoing challenges in post-conflict justice and the human costs of prolonged international military engagement.

    Cyclone Arnab Batters India’s East Coast, Leaving Trail of Floods and Crop Devastation

    While natural climate variability such as El Niño plays a role, the background warming linked to climate change adds to the heat available to these systems.
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