Human Rights
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Turkey Detains 12 Afghan Migrants Over Illegal Entry
DID Press: Turkish authorities have detained 12 Afghan nationals in southeastern Şırnak Province on charges of illegal entry, while two Turkish citizens were arrested on suspicion of involvement in a migrant-smuggling network. According to Turkish officials, the operation was carried…
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Reuters/Ipsos Poll: Just One in Three Americans Back Iran War
DID Press: Just one in three Americans support the continuation of the war with Iran, while a majority believe President Donald Trump has failed to clearly explain the objectives of the conflict, according to the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll. The online…
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US, France Clash at UN Security Council Over Rights Chief
DID Press: Diplomatic tensions between the United States and France escalated at the UN Security Council following a dispute over the reappointment of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, highlighting growing divisions between the two allies on human…
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UN Rights Chief: Israeli Actions in Lebanon May Amount to War Crimes
DID Press: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has warned that extensive destruction caused by Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon may constitute war crimes, citing documented violations of international humanitarian law. Speaking at a press conference in…
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Saudi Arabia Wavers on Abraham Accords, Washington Post Reports
DID Press: Saudi Arabia is facing growing doubts over joining the Abraham Accords, as the wars in Gaza and the recent conflict involving Iran have reshaped regional political and public sentiment, according to a new analysis by The Washington Post.…
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Former Afghan Interior Minister Warns of Emerging Anti-Taliban Uprising
DID Press: Former Afghan Interior Minister Ali Ahmad Jalali says recent developments in Badakhshan could mark the beginning of a gradual public uprising against Taliban rule, while cautioning that scattered armed attacks alone are unlikely to pose a strategic threat…
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Pakistan Court Halts Deportation of Afghan Cancer Patient for 30 Days
DID Press: The Peshawar High Court has suspended the detention and deportation of an Afghan cancer patient and his family for 30 days, citing the patient’s critical medical condition and ongoing treatment. In a recent ruling, the court ordered Pakistani…
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Pope Leo XIV Urges Return to Diplomacy as Middle East Tensions Escalate
DID Press: Pope Leo XIV has renewed his call for peace in the Middle East, urging all parties to end hostilities and return to diplomacy amid growing concerns over the humanitarian consequences of the escalating conflict. In a message posted…
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UN Warns Floods Leave Afghan Women Facing Healthcare Crisis
DID Press: The United Nations has warned that women and girls, particularly pregnant women, are bearing the heaviest humanitarian burden following deadly floods in eastern Afghanistan, as damage to health facilities and disrupted medical services severely limit access to essential…
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Taliban Official Says Iran Was First to Aid Nuristan Flood Victims
DID Press: Taliban governor of Nuristan Province has praised Iran for its assistance to communities affected by recent flooding, saying Tehran was the first country to provide aid to residents during the emergency. Zain-ul-Abidin Abid, the Taliban governor of Nuristan,…
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