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“Genocidal intent” in Human Rights violations committed against Rohingya in Myanmar: UN UN Fact-Finding Mission raises serious allegations against Myanmar authorities

01-Sep-2018

Days after the first anniversary of a bloody crackdown by Myanmar security forces that forced more than 700,000 Rohingya to flee the country, the United Nations released an in-depth report outlining the vast scale of human rights violations in the country. It is a damning indictment of the actions of the Myanmar authorities, even as…

Hate Watch: CJP files complaint over hate-filled speeches at Dharm Sansad Seeks action against statements inciting violence, disharmony

06-Aug-2018

A recent religious conclave, or Dharm Sansad, held in July, became a platform for multiple individuals to deliver hate-filled speeches inciting violence against sections of Indians, particularly those from marginalised communities. CJP took note of this event, where a whole host of measures ostensibly to protect Hindu culture in India were proposed. Multiple controversial matters…

Does India’s Far-Right Government Officially Approve of Lynching As a Political Tool? Alternet

27-Jul-2018

Most of the victims are Muslim. Most Americans, one hopes, would today feel deeply ashamed and embarrassed by a dark chapter in their history. Perhaps even a white supremacist might today flinch at the mention of the word lynch. It’s what the White Man frequently did to the Black Man in “the land of the…

Shades of Saffron Politics of Polarisation in Coastal Karnataka

28-May-2018

Mangalore has always stood for modernity, enterprise and a liberal way of life. But in the last three decades, post the Babri Masjid demolition, there has been continuous targeting on minorities by the right wing. Mangalore is one of the best examples of Sangh Parivar’s communal polarisation politics. They have made Dakshina Kannada a violent,…

Muzaffarnagar riots: UP govt to challenge 39 acquittals in HC

22-Feb-2016

Feb 22 2016 : The Times of India (Mumbai) Ishita Bhatia Meerut: After uproar over the recent acquittal of 39 ac cused in the 2013 Muzaffara nagar riots cases, the UP gov ernment has said it will chal lenge the verdict in the Alla habad high court. District magistrates of Muzaffarnagar and Shamli said they…

Muzaffarnagar riots case: VHP leader Sadhvi Prachi surrenders in court

18-Feb-2016

The court had issued a fresh warrant against her after she failed to appear before it on January 23 despite an earlier warrant that directed her to appear in connection with the same case on December 18. By: PTI | Muzaffarnagar | Updated: February 18, 2016 5:18 pm VHP leader Sadhvi Prachi on Thursday surrendered…

Muzaffarnagar case: Families of boy, woman killed in 2013 riots turn hostile

10-Feb-2016

While Muslim leaders blamed poor police investigation for the acquittals, Rana said that the families of the two victims turned hostile during the trial. And for reasons they don’t explain, the families no longer wish to pursue the case. Written by Manish Sahu , Kaunain Sheriff M | Lucknow/muzaffarnagar | Published:February 10, 2016 3:05 am…

Muzaffarnagar case: Families of boy, woman killed in 2013 riots turn hostile

10-Feb-2016

Shamli couple, family battle to build new life after ‘love jihad’ furore

04-Feb-2016

At Shamli’s Kandhla, members of Mohammad Asif’s family, who had been on the run after being accused in a police complaint of abduction, are back home but have suffered “irreparable losses”. Written by Sweta Dutta | Kandhla | Published:February 4, 2016 1:50 am The Muslim boy’s family at their rasidence in Kandla area of Shamli…