freedom of assembly

Dhaka, March 28 Former Bangladeshi minister and Awami League leader Mohammad Ali Arafat has called for the immediate lifting of the ban on his party, arguing that the move is essential to restore political pluralism and uphold democratic principles.He alleged that the February 12 parliamentary...

New Delhi, March 12 The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to stay a blanket ban on processions, demonstrations, and protests on the Delhi University campus, but said it is of the clear opinion that such a ban cannot exist.The court asked the university and Delhi Police to respond to a...

Islamabad, March 11 – Local police authorities in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, arrested several activists from the "Aurat March" earlier this week. These activists had gathered near the National Press Club to demand gender justice on the eve of International Women's Day. Even those who...

Kabul, March 9 – The Human Rights Council (HRC) of Pakistan strongly condemned the unlawful detention of women activists and members of civil society during the Women’s March in Islamabad, organized on International Women’s Day.“Peaceful assembly and freedom of expression are fundamental...

Islamabad, March 7 – A leading international human rights organization has expressed grave concerns over the deaths of at least 26 people during protests that erupted across Pakistan following the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, last week.Amnesty International has called for a...

Kolkata, February 27 The Calcutta High Court on Friday allowed the BJP to hold political rallies on March 1 and 2 for its 'Paribartan Yatra' program in the poll-bound state of West Bengal, imposing certain conditions.Giving credence to the BJP's contention that the right to assembly is a...