Though domestic violence is an incredibly pervasive human rights concern all over the world, occurrences of the phenomenon are on the rise in Pakistan. Back in November 2017, the Georgetown Institute’s Women, Peace and Security Index ranked Pakistan the fourth worst country for women out of 153 countries. A report revealed that the overall prevalence […]
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A local TV channel has left Pakistanis stupefied with their insensitive journalism in Asma Aziz’s case
Asma Aziz who was a victim of domestic violence was asked by a journalist from City 42, if her love for her husband (also her attacker) would be reignited if he apologizes to her in open court. The victim was subjected to physical violence by her husband and his friends for refusing to perform a […]
Dissident group claims responsibility for raid on N Korea’s Madrid embassy
A shadowy group committed to overthrowing North Korean leader Kim Jong Un claimed responsibility Wednesday for a raid on the reclusive nation’s embassy in Madrid last month, saying it shared “information of enormous potential value” with the FBI. The incident had been shrouded in mystery, but a dissident organisation known as the Cheollima Civil Defense […]
Violence mars Mali presidential election
Malians voted Sunday in a crucial presidential election as attacks disrupted polling in areas already beset by deadly ethnic and jihadist violence. Counting has started in some of the 23,000 polling stations which closed at 1800 GMT. First results are expected within 48 hours and the official outcome is set to follow on Friday at […]
Israel continues to initiate violence against Gaza as hundreds mourn death of medical worker
Israeli aircraft pounded 10 militant targets in Gaza in response to Palestinian projectile fire, its army said Sunday, shattering a ceasefire reached just days ago after the worst flare-up since a 2014 war. The latest escalation came hours after thousands of Palestinians attended the funeral of a young female volunteer medic killed by Israeli fire […]
Clashes erupt as protests begin along Gaza border
GAZA: Clashes erupted as protesters gathered along the Gaza border on Friday, a week after similar demonstrations led to violence in which Israeli force killed 19 Palestinians, the bloodiest day since a 2014 war. Palestinians burned tyres and threw stones at Israeli soldiers over the border fence, who responded with tear gas and live fire, […]
Child abductions on the rise in South Sudan
ABOKO: Child abductions are on the rise during the ongoing South Sudan civil war as people are turning towards crimes to earn a living, the Associated Press reported on Sunday. According to the report, one child is sold for 20 cattles worth $7,000. Deng Machar, resident of the opposition-held Akobo, said that three of his children, […]