Pakistan Forward

2022-07-25

Pakistani companies used in online smear campaign against Iranian rights activists

Iranian women's rights defenders have been the target of a co-ordinated, sustained and paid campaign on Instagram, with some pointing the finger at the Revolutionary Guards.

Human Rights

2022-06-07

Financier of Russian mercenary group fails to dodge culpability

A top EU court rejected Yevgeny Prigozhin's bid to overturn sanctions amid growing evidence of war crimes committed by Russian mercenaries in conflicts around the world.

Human Rights

2022-05-26

Uighur abuse likely approved by Beijing at 'highest levels'

New leaked documents show thousands of photographs from inside Xinjiang's system of mass incarceration, including many detained Uighurs and other Muslim minorities.

Human Rights

2022-04-11

Increasing atrocities in Ukraine test limits of Chinese-Russian alliance

The horrifying evidence of civilian deaths as Russian forces retreat from the suburbs of Kyiv has prompted even steadfast Kremlin ally China to question the 'deeply disturbing' reports.

Human Rights

2022-03-25

Chinese foreign minister makes 'ironic' OIC visit amid ongoing Uighur genocide

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's attendance at the the Organisation of Islamic Co-operation (OIC) meeting is 'rather ironic' given Beijing's ill treatment of Muslims in Xinjiang, said one observer.

Human Rights

2022-01-26

Kabul bakery aims to save Afghans from hunger as poverty crisis worsens

For the families receiving free bread in a campaign organised by a Kabul university professor, the naan is the only food they will eat on some days.

Human Rights

2021-12-31

Clerics back US stance against China's repression of Muslim minorities

The United States is punishing China economically and diplomatically for its 'genocide' of Muslims in Xinjiang, and leaders in the Islamic world say more countries should follow suit.

Human Rights

2021-12-24

Xi deemed personally responsible for horrors China has committed against Muslims

Chinese President Xi Jinping has spearheaded policies 'intended to destroy a significant part' of the Muslim Uighur minority in Xinjiang, a panel of 9 lawyers and human rights analysts concluded.

Human Rights

2021-12-09

US House votes to punish China over crimes against Muslims in Xinjiang

'Across China, millions are enduring outrageous human rights abuses: from mass surveillance... to mass torture including solitary confinement and forced sterilisations,' said one US official.

Human Rights

2021-12-07

Islamic world 'must unite' to stop China's oppression of Muslims

China is using its economic leverage to compel regional leaders to stay silent while Beijing orchestrates horrific acts against Muslims, yet popular outrage can no longer be contained.