Asia

India and Pakistan urged to allow observers to access Kashmir

Conflicting allegations over “serious” violations in Kashmir show the need for independent observers to be allowed to access the disputed region, according to the UN human rights office.

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Combatting poverty focus of expert’s mission to China

Although China has made significant progress in slashing extreme poverty, the country still faces challenges in fighting this problem.

Human rights expert Philip Alston is in the country this week to find out more about the global giant’s efforts to address the issue.

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“Devastating consequences” of nuclear weapons should never be forgotten

Recent ballistic missile launches by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) shows the need for more international dialogue on the nuclear issue.

That’s the opinion of the head of the UN organization working to make a global nuclear test-ban treaty reality.

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