Human Rights
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Democrats Condemn Trump Adm Warning to Media Over Iran War Coverage
DID Press: Several senior members of the Democratic Party (United States) and free-speech advocates have strongly condemned a recent warning by the administration of Donald Trump to American media outlets regarding coverage of the war with Iran, calling it a…
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Russians Lay Flowers at Iranian Embassy in Moscow
DID Press: Residents of Russia gathered outside the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Moscow to express condolences for victims of recent attacks on Iran. Participants placed flowers in front of the embassy to honor those they described…
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UN Chief Warns Muslims Face Widespread Discrimination Worldwide
DID Press: António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, said Muslims around the world continue to face unfair discrimination, institutional bias, and socio-economic exclusion. His remarks came on the occasion of the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. Guterres stated that…
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WHO Chief: Bombing Hospitals and Schools Constitutes War Crimes
DID Press: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, has stressed in a recent statement that attacks on healthcare facilities and civilians cannot be justified with terms such as “miscalculation” or “collateral damage.” He said: “Bombing a hospital…
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Food Aid Distributed to Over 1,000 Drought-Affected Families in Afghanistan
DID Press: Authorities in Balkh Province announced that food assistance has been distributed to 1,492 families affected by drought in the Sholgara District. According to a statement from the National Disaster Management Authority of Afghanistan, the aid was provided to…
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Trump Officials Slam CNN Over Iran Coverage, Demand “Patriotic” Reporting
DID Press: Trump administration has sharply criticized CNN’s coverage of developments in the ongoing conflict with Iran. US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, speaking at a press conference, dedicated part of his remarks to attacking the media, particularly CNN, stating he…
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UNSC Extends Afghanistan UNAMA Mission for Just 3 Months
DID Press: UN Security Council is set to extend the political mission of the United Nations in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for only three months—a highly unusual move, diverging from the traditional one-year extensions. The proposed text, agreed among Council members, extends…
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Japan Football Legend Keisuke Honda Faces Backlash for Supporting Iran
DID Press: Japanese football legend Honda, formerly of AC Milan, faced sponsorship repercussions after publicly supporting Iran’s national team. A few days ago, Honda stated: “I know this is a sensitive topic, but personally, I want Iran to be in…
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Over 115,000 Displaced in Eastern Afghanistan Amid Escalating Clashes With Pakistan
DID Press: More than 115,000 people have been displaced in eastern Afghanistan following intensified clashes with Pakistan, according to a new report by the Norwegian Refugee Council. The organization said civilians in eastern Afghanistan have borne the brunt of the…
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4 Civilians Killed in Overnight Airstrike in Kabul, Says UN
DID Press: UNAMA (United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan) has reported that at least four civilians were killed and 14 others wounded following overnight airstrikes in the Pul-e-Charkhi area of Kabul. According to the UN mission, women and children were…
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