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Turkey: 21 Kurdish journalists arrested accused of “terrorist” activities

June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 wisidagamage

Originally From: https://www.ifj.org/media-centre/news/detail/category/press-releases/article/turkey-21-kurdish-journalists-arrested-accused-of-terrorist-activities.html Brussels 14 June 2022 – Turkish police arrested 21 Kurdish journalists and media workers in a massive operation in the Kurdish-majority southeastern province of Diyarbakir on terrorism charges. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its Turkish affiliates strongly condemn these massive arrests of journalists on groundless charges and urges for the immediate release of all of them. Police raided on 8 June the homes of several Kurdish journalists working for the pro-Kurdish Mezopotamya News Agency, the all-female Jin News website, a production company called Pel, and the Dicle Firat…

Sri Lanka-The 21st Amendment to the Constitution is an expression of this crisis.

June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 wisidagamage

By Raju prabath lankaloka Basil Rajapaksha resigned on 19th June. That was exactly one month after the disgraceful resignation of Mahinda Rajapaksha. Many media had reported that Basil Rajapaksha had resigned before the commencement of parliamentary proceedings on the proposed 21st Amendment, which is reported to have included provisions once again to disqualify dual citizens holding parliamentary seats. As Basil is alleged to have been closely associated with corruption, during the recent protests people have raised their voices against him. It is widespread that Basil’s resignation was a victory to…

Young trade unionists from South Asia extend solidarity to Sri Lankan workers!

June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 wisidagamage

Youth Trade Union leaders affiliated to Industrial Global Union and from 25 Union federations across India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka, released a joint statement yesterday the 15th of June, 2022, extending their solidarity to Sri Lankan workers during this time of crisis. These Youth Trade Union leaders have demanded that Brands and local suppliers should continue to invest in Sri Lanka and ensure young Sri Lankan workers are ensured jobs to fight through the economic crisis. The statement calls for international Brands not to engage in the practice of…

INDONESIA: State Curbs Freedom of Expression amidst Non-stop Human Rights Violations in Papua

June 15, 2022June 15, 2022 wisidagamage

May 20, 2022 A Written Submission to the 50th Regular Session of the UN Human Rights Council by the Asian Legal Resource Centre INDONESIA: State Curbs Freedom of Expression amidst Non-stop Human Rights Violations in Papua The Asian Legal Resource Centre (ALRC) strongly condemns all forms of police brutality against demonstrators who refused the New Autonomous Province (DOB) in Papua Island on 10 May 2022. Based on the monitoring and information we received, there were several actions of brutality such as forced dispersal, beatings, pursuits, shootings, and arbitrary arrests. A…

BANGLADESH: Arbitrary de-registration of prominent human rights group Odhikar another blow to civil society

June 15, 2022June 15, 2022 wisidagamage

June 14, 2022 A Joint Statement by the Asian Human Rights Commission and CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation BANGLADESH: Arbitrary de-registration of prominent human rights group Odhikar another blow to civil society The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) and CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation are extremely alarmed by the decision of the government to arbitrarily revoke the registration of Odhikar, a leading human rights organisation in Bangladesh. This move is another blow to civil society and human rights defenders who have been facing systematic repression by the Sheikh…

Seminar on promote eco-friendliness among the youth.

June 15, 2022June 15, 2022 wisidagamage

By Nawaz Arain Iqra University is committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030. The purpose of this seminar is to further promote eco-friendliness among the youth. These views were expressed by Dr. Shams Hamid, Dean, Social Sciences, University of Karachi, while addressing a seminar on “World Environment Day” held at North Karachi Campus. “Our university is redesigning its curriculum, teaching methods, assessment methods and university policies to overcome the environmental challenges that the world is facing today due to human activities,” he said. Collective efforts are desperately needed…

India- Campaign against child labour

June 15, 2022June 15, 2022 wisidagamage

Campaign against child labour, CACL organised different programs releted to eradication of Child Labour, at India Social Institute and Vishwa yuwa Kendra, Delhi.

Bangladesh: DBC News journalist killed in suspected stabbing

June 11, 2022June 11, 2022 wisidagamage

Originally From: https://www.ifj.org/media-centre/news/detail/category/press-releases/article/bangladesh-dbc-news-journalist-killed-in-suspected-stabbing.html DBC News journalist Abdul Bari was found deceased at the bank of Hatirjheel lake in the Gulshan area of Dhaka on June 8. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns the murder and urges the Bangladesh government to immediately investigate the case and bring the perpetrators to justice. At 7 am on June 8, police recovered the deceased body of Abdul Bari with visible stab wounds to his neck and chest. Following a call from a passer-by, Bari’s body was found on the bank of Hatirjheel lake near the Police…

Pakistan- Book launching ceremony

June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 wisidagamage

By Nawz Arain Book Launching Ceremony, Writer Comrade Aslam Khwaja , Book Name Jam Saqi Case,. Attended Political workers Leaders and Civil Society Organisations, Human Rights Commission of Pakistan HRCP, Global Foundation Pakistan GFP, IUF, Trade Unionists, Students Red Workers Front, Lal publication, Jadojud Magazine, Media….