OIC calls on India to respect fundamental human rights in illegally occupied Jammu & Kashmir

JEDDAH, Oct 27 (APP): The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Friday urged India to respect the fundamental human rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. In a statement issued on the 76th year of occupation of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the General Secretariat reaffirmed the OIC’s… Continue reading OIC calls on India to respect fundamental human rights in illegally occupied Jammu & Kashmir

Pakistan calls for working with Afghan govt to stabilize country, ensure regional peace

Pakistan calls for working with Afghan govt to stabilize country, ensure regional peace

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 03 (APP):The new mandate for the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) must be based on respect for the war-torn country’s sovereignty and conducted with the consent of the Afghan government — recognized or not — to promote stability and improve people’s lives, Pakistan told the UN Security Council on Wednesday.… Continue reading Pakistan calls for working with Afghan govt to stabilize country, ensure regional peace

Russia vetoes UN Security Council resolution condemning its invasion of Ukraine

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 26 (APP):Russia, exercising its veto power, quashed a United Nations Security Council resolution condemning its invasion of Ukraine and calling on Moscow to immediately withdraw all forces. The vote was 11 in favour, one against, and three abstentions — China, the United Arab Emirates and India. Russia, a permanent member of the… Continue reading Russia vetoes UN Security Council resolution condemning its invasion of Ukraine

Russia takes flak at UN Security Council after its moves in eastern Ukraine

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 22 (APP): Russia faced sharp criticism from several members of the 15-nation UN Security Council over its move to formally recognize breakaway regions in Ukraine’s east as independent states and sending troops it characterizes as “peacekeepers. Ahead of Monday evening’s emergency session, A UN spokesman said that Secretary-General was “greatly concerned” by… Continue reading Russia takes flak at UN Security Council after its moves in eastern Ukraine

UN Security Council to meet on Russia-Ukraine tensions

UN Security Council to meet on Russia-Ukraine tensions

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 31 (APP):The United States has called for a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Monday to address the build up of Russian troops on Ukraine’s border. Russia was quick to react, denouncing the move as a “clear P R stunt” orchestrated by the United States, and signaled Moscow’s intent to… Continue reading UN Security Council to meet on Russia-Ukraine tensions

Shireen Mazari expresses solidarity with Kashmiri brethren

Shireen Mazari expresses solidarity with Kashmiri brethren

ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP):Minister for Human Rights Dr. Shireen Mazari on Wednesday expressed solidarity with Kashmiri brethren here at daylong activity organized by Youth Forum for Kashmir (YKF) in connection with Right to Self-determination Day. Addressing the participants, she strongly condemned the Indian atrocities and human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir… Continue reading Shireen Mazari expresses solidarity with Kashmiri brethren

Indian troops in Kashmir use rape to punish communities: Pakistan

Indian troops in Kashmir use rape to punish communities: Pakistan

UNITED NATIONS, Oct 22 (APP):Reaffirming it’s support for the full and equal participation of women in UN peacemaking, conflict prevention and peace-building efforts, Pakistan Thursday called for protecting females in situations of conflict and foreign occupation. “Women and girls in these situations are extremely vulnerable to sexual violence, including the use of rape as a… Continue reading Indian troops in Kashmir use rape to punish communities: Pakistan

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