Oct 04, 2024, at 10:32 pm
New York City witnessed a powerful airline banner message recently when Hindu-American group members flew it to appeal to the world to ensure an end to the ongoing violence on the community in Bangladesh.
Genocide prevention adviser warns of global threat posed by hate speech
Jun 16, 2024, at 12:52 am
The UN’s top genocide prevention official warned on Friday that hate speech remains a significant threat to global peace and security, often targeting society’s most vulnerable.
Experts, intellectuals hold Pakistan accountable for Bangladesh war crimes in 1971
Mar 25, 2024, at 09:55 pm
International geopolitics experts and intellectuals held Pakistan accountable for the war crimes of 1971 in Bangladesh.
CPJ report says nearly half of journalists working in China are Uyghurs
Jan 20, 2024, at 11:49 pm
As many as 19, out of the 44 journalists, imprisoned in China in 2023 were from the Uyghur community.
Uyghurs demand 78th UN General Assembly to confront China's ongoing genocide in East Turkistan
Sep 14, 2023, at 06:37 pm
In light of Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent invigorated commitment to persist with genocidal actions in East Turkistan, the East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) issues an immediate and urgent plea to the 78th United Nations General Assembly and its member states for immediate and decisive action to halt China's ongoing genocide against Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz and other Turkic peoples.
Arrest of top Rwandan genocide fugitive shows ‘justice will be done’
May 26, 2023, at 11:20 pm
New York: One of the world’s most wanted genocide fugitives has been arrested after being on the run for more than two decades, the UN tribunal prosecuting war crimes committed in Rwanda announced on Thursday.
Ex-Dutch MP Bommel says 1971 Bangladesh genocide will get global recognition
May 22, 2023, at 10:39 pm
Dhaka: Former Member of Dutch Parliament and human rights activists Harry van Bommel on Sunday said the genocide which occured in Bangladesh by the Pakistani Army in 1971 will get global recognition.
Bangladesh War: UN hosts first exhibition on 1971 genocide
Mar 31, 2023, at 11:03 pm
A photo exhibition was held recently at the United Nations Headquarters in New York for the first time under the joint auspices of the Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the UN and Bangladesh Liberation War Museum, media reports said on Friday.
Bangladesh Deputy High Commissioner in Kolkata urges UN to declare Mar 25 as World Genocide Day
Mar 28, 2023, at 05:43 am
Kolkata: Bangladesh Deputy High Commissioner in Kolkata, Andalib Elias, on Saturday addressed the United Nations on Saturday when he demanded that Mar 25 should be declared World Genocide Day.
1971 Liberation War: Bangladesh Muktijoddha Mancha demonstrates against genocide in Dhaka
Mar 27, 2023, at 03:13 am
Dhaka: Bangladesh Muktijuddha Mancha recently hosted a demonstration-cum discussion session on Saturday in front of the National Museum in Shahbag, Dhaka, against the alleged genocide of 30 lakh people by the Pakistan Army during the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971, media reports said.
UN special adviser denounces genocide denial in Bosnia
Feb 27, 2023, at 12:18 am
New York: The UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Alice Wairimu Nderitu, said on Thursday that genocide denial and the glorification of war criminals continues to present a “serious challenge” to reconciliation efforts in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Hazara Committee in UK releases report on situation of members in Pakistan
Feb 03, 2023, at 08:40 pm
Islamabad: The Hazara community in the UK has recently released a report which revealed the atrocities faced by the community members in Pakistan.
Genocide threat still real, UN chief says, commemorating victims worldwide
Dec 10, 2022, at 09:12 pm
New York: In response to rising hate speech and discrimination worldwide, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged countries to take concrete steps to protect minorities and other communities at risk of genocide.
Rights body recognises Bangladesh Genocide of 1971
Oct 30, 2022, at 12:55 am
Washington/Dhaka: Human Rights Congress for Bangladeshi Minorities (HRCBM) has welcomed US resolution on Bangladesh Genocide by Pakistan in 1971.
Afghanistan envoy to UN says attacks on Hazaras must be investigated as genocide crime
Oct 25, 2022, at 12:00 am
Naseer Ahmad Faiq, Afghanistan’s representative to the UN, urged the organization’s member states to probe the targeted attacks on Hazara community members as act of genocide.
Genocide in China: Uyghurs demonstrate in Austria
Sep 17, 2022, at 04:37 am
Vienna: The Uyghur community of Austria on Wednesday recently protested against the genocide of Uyghurs and other Turkic peoples in China on the pretext of controlling the Covid-19 pandemic by forcing a lockdown in areas of East Turkestan and imprisoning people inside homes without food and medical aid.
Bangladesh observing Genocide Day
Mar 25, 2022, at 07:27 pm
Dhaka: Bangladesh observed 'Genocide Day' on Friday to commemorate the brutal Pakistani military crackdown on this day in 1971 which led to a Liberation War and the ultimate liberation of Bangladesh as an independent nation.
US must impose sanctions on Pakistan over 1971 Bangladesh genocie, demands Human Rights activist
Mar 08, 2022, at 11:52 pm
Dhaka: A Bangladeshi human rights activist has said the US government should recognize the Bangladeshi genocide and organised rape committed by the Pakistani Army in 1971 on the occasion of International Women’s Day.
Russia reduced Genocide Convention 'to confetti', Ukraine tells world court
Mar 08, 2022, at 10:18 pm
New York: Ukraine addressed the UN’s highest court on Monday to reject as a “grotesque lie” Russia’s claims that genocide has been committed in eastern Ukrainian oblasts, or regions, before calling for emergency measures to halt Russian aggression.
Bangladesh community members protest in Washington DC for recognition of 1971 genocide
Dec 20, 2021, at 11:45 pm
Washignton, DC: The Bangladesh community in Washington DC Metro Region recently held a demonstration outside the White House demanding recognition of genocide perpetrated by the Pakistani Army in 1971.
Tibetans in Switzerland and Liechtenstein ask UN to hold China accountable for genocide in Tibet
Jun 29, 2021, at 01:00 am
Thimpu: The Tibetan Community of Switzerland and Liechtenstein recently submitted a five-point appeal to the UN which includes calls to end China’s cultural genocide in Tibet, its interference in Tibetan religious beliefs and traditions, among others, during their recent demonstration held parallel to the ongoing 47th regular session of the UN Human Rights Council.
Protesters demonstrate outside Pakistani embassy in Hague, demand apology for genocide in Bangladesh
Apr 16, 2021, at 11:56 pm
Hague: A demonstration occurred outside the Pakistan embassy in the Hague recently where the protesters demanded an "unconditional official apology" for the genocide committed by the Pakistan Army in Bangladesh during the 1971 Liberation War, media reports said.
France: Bangladeshi expats host exhibition at Eiffel Tower to showcase 1971 Pakistan genocide
Mar 26, 2021, at 05:45 am
Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist and Christian Unity Council (BHBCUC) of France members recently hosted a poster exhibition at Eiffel Tower square to showcase the Pakistan Army-led genocide in Bangladesh in 1971, media reports said.
Mar 21, 2021, at 06:54 am
Washington: On the occasion of the first high-level, in-person meeting between United States (US) and Chinese officials under the Biden administration on Thursday in Alaska, the World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has urged US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, to adequately address the Uyghur genocide, along with several other recommendations.
Canadian parliament calls on government to declare China's treatment of Uyghurs genocide
Feb 23, 2021, at 03:08 pm
Toronto/Sputnik: Canada’s House of Commons adopted a non-binding motion calling on the Trudeau government to declare the actions of the Chinese authorities against the Uyghurs in Xinjiang province a genocide.
Genocide was committed against the Uyghurs: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken targets China
Jan 30, 2021, at 03:39 pm
Washington: Newly confirmed US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has targeted China and said the country's treatment towards Uyghur and Muslim minority population is genocide.
China possibly committed 'genocide' against Uighurs: US Commission report
Jan 17, 2021, at 06:46 am
Washington: A US commission has said in its report that China possibly carried out genocide against Uighur Muslims and other ethnic minorities in its northwestern region of Xinjiang, media reports said.
China: World Uyghur Congress calls for meaningful action to end Uyghur genocide
Oct 31, 2020, at 07:04 pm
London: On the occasion of the UN’s 75th anniversary, the World Uyghur Congress (WUC) recently reiterated its calls on the UN and its Member States to meaningfully address the Uyghur crisis and hold the Chinese government accountable for its crimes.
Beijing is carrying out 'cultural genocide' in Xinjiang
Oct 08, 2020, at 01:52 am
Beijing: China is carrying out a 'cultural genocide' in Xinjiang region where thousands of people are believed to be kept in concentration camps, according to an article in The Atlantic.
Taking a lead against genocide, ‘no society is immune’ warns Adama Dieng
Aug 19, 2020, at 03:11 pm
New York: Adama Dieng assumed the position of the UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide in 2012, after a long and distinguished career in law and human rights, stepping down from the post at the end of July.