Human rights

Violence erupted at Negombo Prison over the weekend, escalating into a deadly two-day clash that has left at least 25 people dead and over 100 injured.

As Nepal strives to meet global Sustainable Development Goals, stories like hers illuminate both the entrenched problems and the pathways to change.

The conviction relates to violence during the Baloch Raji Muchi (Baloch National Gathering) organised by the BYC in Gwadar in July 2024.

Residents describe scenes of chaos and heartbreak. Homes reduced to rubble, families torn apart, and an overwhelming sense of vulnerability have gripped the community.

Pakistan and Afghanistan have long shared a porous and contentious border, marked by historical disputes and ethnic ties.

Challenges persist: balancing security needs with rights, combating rising organized crime and drug issues without draconian tools, and ensuring implementation does not lag.

Amnesty International has issued a stark appeal to governments worldwide: stop the unlawful expulsion of Afghan refugees and asylum seekers.

In a sobering assessment released this week, the United Nations has painted a complex portrait of Afghanistan under Taliban governance, where a dramatic increase in security incidents coincides with fragile stability, devastating cross-border violence with Pakistan, and a deepening humanitarian and human rights crisis.