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Human Rights Watch seeks end to violations in J&K
The human rights group said that there have also been several allegations of new arrests, torture and ill- treatment by security forces
Broadcaster shutdown a warning to critics of Philippines government
The Philippines has long ranked as one of the world's most dangerous places to work as a journalist
Human Rights Watch: Egyptian security forces commit war crimes in Sinai
The report accused security forces of arbitrary arrests including children, disappearances, torture, extrajudicial killings.
Brunei to impose death by stoning for gay sex and adultery
The tiny sultanate will implement the harsh new penal code -- which also prescribes amputation of hand and foot for theft -- next Wed.
‘Family will kill me’: Saudi woman held at Bangkok airport pleads for asylum
In a sign of growing desperation during the night, Qunun posted video of her barricading her hotel room door with furniture.
Controversial Afghan cop, 'torturer-in-chief', killed in Taliban attack
Raziq, 39, who controlled province with an iron hand, was admired by many ordinary Afghans and hated by the Taliban in equal measure.
Top Bangladesh photographer Shahidul Alam sent to jail
Alam was accused of making 'false' and 'provocative' statements on Al Jazeera and on Facebook Live as students protested in July and August.
12 girls' school burnt down overnight in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan
Schools in Chilas town were targeted late Thursday night by unidentified men who also damaged school property across Diamer district.
Saudi detains 'thousands' for months without trial: HRW
Official data from interior ministry showed that authorities had detained 2,305 people for more than six months -- some for over a decade.
Activists want Dubai to reveal whereabouts of princess who ran away due to restrictions
In March, 32-yr-old announced she was fleeing the emirate because of mistreatment and restrictions imposed by her family.