UN to probe on Libya's human rights violations

Al Jeratso 2 years ago Region: Libyan Arab Jamahiriya

 The United Nations is considering a move to investigate human rights violations committed by the Libyan government.  Libya is in chaos and most of its people have continued to rise up against the waning leaders... more

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A Healthcare Reform Factsheet

Lewis Kaminski 3 years ago Region: United States

So many of my friends seem not to know exactly what's in this bill (these bills, really). I offer this abbreviated list of facts and figures from the HCR bills that passed the House last night, compiled by somebody who's b... more

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Overstay of Afghan Refugees in Pakistan

Abdur Raziq 3 years ago Region: Pakistan

Afghan refugees due to their overstay in Kohat district of NWFP Pakistan, have become a source of friction with locals of Kohat, mostly locals complain about their dominance over labor market, public transport business and... more

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The abducted UNHCR official John Soleki was released

Imran Schah 4 years ago Region: Pakistan

Quetta, Baluchistan: The kidnapped UNHCR official John Soleki was released near Quetta today.   John Soleki, an American national, who had been the head of the UNHCR in Baluchistan, was kidnapped by a group called, ... more

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Senior UNHCR official is kidnapped from Quetta, Pakistan

Imran Schah 4 years ago Region: Pakistan

Quetta, Pakistan: Some unknown assailants opened fire at the UNHCR car this morning at Sabzazar scheme.   A UNHCR (United Nation High Commission for Refugees) senior official, Mr. John Saloki, an American national, ... more

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More Aid Needed for Iraqi Refugees

IWPR 5 years ago Region: Syrian Arab Republic

 - (Syria News Briefing, a weekly news analysis service, draws on information and opinion from a network of IWPR-trained Syrian journalists based in the country, whose identities cannot be revealed for security r... more

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Somali tourists demand refugee status in Nepal

Mohan Nepali 4 years ago Region: Nepal

About 35 Somalis, including children and women, on Wednesday afternoon demanded the refugee status from the Nepal government. They sat-in nearby the Kathmandu District Administration with some placards on which they wrote... more

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RP Defends Human Rights Records in Geneva

Mr Oldtowner 5 years ago Region: Philippines

A 25 member delegation from the Philippines attended the 2008 UN Human Rights Council meet in Geneva Switzerland. The delegations were tasked by the president to defend the country’s human rights records before the m... more

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