Sakkcham Singh Parmaar (New Delhi: India)- In its statement at the 57th Human Rights Council session on 9th September 2024, the UK emphasized the importance of the Sri Lankan government creating a supportive environment for genuine reconciliation and transitional justice. The United Kingdom, along with other nations, has expressed concerns about the human rights situation […]
OPINION| Sheikh Hasina’s downfall and Begum Khaleda Zia’s release ring alarm bells for India
With Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh ousted from power on Sunday, New Delhi is alarmed by the events that have unfolded subsequently. Following a 36-days student protest against the reservation quotas for government jobs in Bangladesh, Hasina’s Government eventually succumbed on Sunday. A detailed blog has been written earlier on this issue. […]
India Contributes $2.5 Million to UNRWA for Palestinian Refugees.
On 15/07/2024, the Government of India announced the release of the first tranche of USD 2.5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) as part of its annual USD 5 million contribution for the fiscal year 2024-25. This instalment brings India’s total contributions to the […]
Hamas Denies HRW War Crimes Accusations, Alleges Bias
Hamas has dismissed Human Rights Watch’s (HRW) recent allegations of war crimes committed during the October 7, 2023 assault on Israel. The HRW report, released on Wednesday, accuses Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups of numerous crimes against humanity, including summary executions and sexual violence, during the attack. HRW’s investigation, based on 144 witness interviews and […]
AFSPA and Manipur violence reaches UNHRC
Human rights activist Babloo Loitongbam raised the issues of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) 1958 and the present Manipur crisis in his briefing to the UN Human Rights Committee on Monday at Geneva. He stated: July 15th, today, is observed in Manipur as Anti-Repression Day. Exactly 20 years ago on this day, 12 mothers […]
Beyond Identity: Can International Law Address Primordial Drivers of Violence in Manipur?
Introduction The state of Manipur in Northeast India has been grappling with prolonged ethnopolitical violence for years, and things have taken a particularly terrifying turn in the past year. The impact of this violence is deep and far-reaching, which is why it’s crucial to consider whether International Law can help to address the root causes […]
A New Dawn in Zimbabwe?
There is no night ever so long that it prevents the sun from rising. For Zimbabwe, this night has been dark and long and its’ people almost lost hope for a new dawn. I have never known another President besides Robert Mugabe, a man whose legacy as a liberator has been overshadowed by violence, atrocities, […]
Dimensions of Water Marginality and Hydro-Politics in India
The “Wet Wars” of India: Water ‘Crisis’, Not ‘Scarcity’ Anymore Amidst all the chaos engulfing the political realm of India, another issue is stirring up, covertly, but surely. The “wet heat” has engulfed India, which is soon going to turn into a “wet blaze”. This overtly oxymoronic phrase explains the alarming crisis which India is […]
Cultural Casualties: The Impact of Conflict on Heritage Sites
The world has witnessed numerous conflicts throughout history, often resulting in significant damage to its rich cultural heritage. The impact of these conflicts on cultural sites is multifaceted and far-reaching, with both intentional destruction and accidental damage occurring due to the chaos and instability that accompanies war. The preservation of these cultural sites faces significant […]
Democratic Decline? A case of the farmers’ protest and the Indian Media
“With Farmer Protest on the foray, India’s national capital has been turned into a fortress with its borders being intensified with multi-layer barricades, concrete blocks, iron nails and walls of containers.” On February 13, 2024, as reported by the Times of India, the Delhi police were on high alert. Without context, this sounds like a […]
