NGO
Coverage of NGO in the Nexus archive.
- NGO study reveals 40% rise in crimes against women in Tamil Nadu; SC/ST are worst sufferers
An NGO study found a 40% increase in crimes against women in Tamil Nadu, with Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) communities being the most affected. Police registered FIRs in all 90 reported cases, providing some relief to victims.
- Environment Minister slams data from her own ministry as ‘fake news’
Environment Minister Idit Silman criticizes an NGO for releasing data obtained via a Freedom of Information request, which shows an 83 percent decline in indictments against environmental lawbreakers during her tenure. She labels the data as 'fake news', despite it originating from her own ministry.
- Khartoum drone strike kills five Sudan NGO reports
A drone strike in Khartoum killed five people, marking the second such attack in a week. The incident disrupts months of relative calm following government forces regaining control of the city.
- Number of amputees set to rise in Gaza as Israel blocks aid, NGO warns
An NGO warns that the number of amputees in Gaza is expected to rise due to Israel's blockade of aid, leaving thousands without access to essential medical care and struggling with basic mobility.
- Israeli sexual violence helping push Palestinians from West Bank: Report
An NGO report reveals at least 16 cases of conflict-related sexual violence attributed to Israeli settlers and soldiers in the West Bank, contributing to the displacement of Palestinians. The findings highlight the role of sexual violence as a tool to drive Palestinians from their homes.
- Iran's execution conveyor belt: Islamic Republic hanged 1,639 people last year - the most in 37 years, NGO reveals
Iran executed 1,639 people in the last year, the highest number in 37 years, according to a report by an NGO. The Islamic Republic's judicial system has been criticized for its high execution rate and alleged use of capital punishment as a tool for political control.