#rights groups

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Rights groups warn World Cup visitors over Trump's "draconian" immigration policies

More than 120 rights groups issued a travel advisory to World Cup fans, warning of possible "rights violations" over the US government's imm

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Democrats and rights groups accuse Trump's Justice Department of ignoring hate crimes

More than 100 members of Congress have written to Attorney General Pam Bondi about the situation, while 11 community organizations are suing

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China releases journalist jailed for Covid-19 coverage - Times of India

SHANGHAI: Chinese citizen journalist Zhang Zhan has been released from prison after serving four years for her coverage of Beijing’s Covid-19 response, according to a video released by media watchdog Reporters Without Borders.However, rights groups said Zhang was still under surveillance and that her freedom was extremely limited. Zhang, a former lawyer, travelled to the central city of Wuhan in…

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Tanzania Restricts Foreign Media Content

Tanzania Restricts Foreign Media Content

The Tanzanian authorities have banned all domestic broadcasters from carrying foreign-made content without permission from the government.

A new law also bans Tanzanian journalists from working with foreign correspondents, unless accompanied by a government minder.

Rights groups say the Tanzanian authorities have in recent years become increasingly intolerant of criticism.

International…

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Creating Araku district will cause problems for people: rights groups

Creating Araku district will cause problems for people: rights groups

The formation of new districts by the State government based on Parliamentary constituencies, will enhance the number of districts from the existing 13 to 25. Then Araku will become a ‘behemoth’ of a district, as it will be carved out of four existing districts and most importantly it falls under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution (The schedule protects tribal interests).

At present, Araku…

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Rights groups, athletes ask NCAA to move tourney from Idaho - Wed, 10 Jun 2020 PST

<p>Groups that advocate for civil rights and women’s rights have joined notable athletes in asking the NCAA to move 2021 men’s basketball tournament games out of Idaho after the state ... Rights groups, athletes ask NCAA to move tourney from Idaho - Wed, 10 Jun 2020 PST

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Turkey, Rights Groups Decry Saudi Verdict On Khashoggi Murder

Turkey, Rights Groups Decry Saudi Verdict On Khashoggi Murder

Just after Saudi Court sentenced five persons to death and three more to jail terms of 24 years over the killing of Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul, Turkey a year ago, international rights groups have accused Saudi Arabia of ‘concealing the truth’ and failed to deliver justice.

The watchdog Reporters Without Borders voiced fears that the five men’s death sentences were ‘a way to silence them forever…

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