Five years after the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan, the international community continues to face a difficult question: how should the world deal with a regime that has established firm control over the country but remains deeply controversial because of its policies on human rights, women’s freedoms and political participation? The Taliban returned to power...
A Syrian court has sentenced former president Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia, marking a significant development in the country’s efforts to pursue accountability for alleged crimes committed during his rule. The verdict, delivered on Tuesday, August 11, comes after the fall of Assad’s government and the beginning of judicial proceedings against senior figures associated...
A Russian paramilitary group operating in Mali, known as Africa Corps, killed at least eight civilians, including three children, during air strikes last month, according to a report by a human rights organisation. The attacks were described as “unlawfully indiscriminate,” raising concerns over civilian safety and the conduct of foreign military forces involved in Mali’s...
A simple punctuation mark in an online username turned into a life-altering nightmare for an innocent man, who spent 18 months behind bars after investigators mistakenly identified him as a criminal suspect. The extraordinary case has sparked widespread concern about the accuracy of digital investigations and the risks associated with relying heavily on online evidence...
Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has described India as an “enemy” while commenting on the latest unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), where protests have reportedly intensified amid allegations of excessive use of force by security personnel. The remarks came as demonstrations in the region drew renewed attention to the political and security situation in PoK....
Families of people who disappeared during Sri Lanka’s decades-long civil conflict staged a peaceful protest during a visit by a delegation from the European Union to the Chemmani mass grave site in the country’s northern region. The demonstrators called for an independent international investigation into the mass grave, insisting that only a credible external inquiry...
The legal battle surrounding environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk has taken another significant turn after his wife, Gitanjali Angmo, approached the Delhi High Court challenging a recent judicial order that permitted his transfer from custody to a hospital. The fresh petition has brought renewed attention to the circumstances of Wangchuk’s detention, his medical condition, and the...
The death of an inmate inside a prison in Tamil Nadu’s Nagercoil has triggered serious allegations of custodial torture, with the deceased’s family accusing prison authorities of physical abuse and negligence. The incident has reignited concerns over the treatment of prisoners in correctional facilities and prompted renewed calls for greater transparency, accountability, and protection of...
After years of uncertainty and prolonged delays, actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh’s much-awaited film Punjab 95 is finally set to reach audiences under a new title. The film has been officially renamed Satluj, a decision that has reportedly helped clear the final hurdle for its release. Most significantly, the makers have confirmed that the film will be...
A relative of Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has been arrested in connection with the alleged gang rape of two foreign women in Islamabad, a case that has attracted widespread public attention due to the seriousness of the allegations and the political sensitivity surrounding one of the accused. According to police...