UN rights chief warns India over harassment of Muslims, divisive policies
Geneva, Mar 06: UN human rights Chief Michelle Bachelet warned India on Wednesday over increasing harassment and targeting of Muslims and Dalits, in her annual report to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
"We are receiving reports that shows increasing harassment and targeting of minorities particular Muslims and people from historically disadvantaged and marginalised groups, such as Dalits and Adivasis," Bachelet said.
The UN human rights Chief also said that India's divisive policies could undermine economic growth, saying that narrow political agendas were marginalising vulnerable people in an already unequal society.
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US Consulate in Dubai reportedly attacked
Dubai: Smoke was seen rising from an area near the United States Consulate in Dubai, according to witness accounts cited by Reuters.
There was no immediate official confirmation on the extent of damage or whether there were any casualties in the incident.
Earlier, the US embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital, was also attacked. Authorities reported damage to the premises, but no casualties were recorded.
The developments come amid heightened tensions in the region, with Iran continuing to target US interests in the Middle East following deadly attacks launched on Saturday by Israel and the United States.
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