National Human Rights Commission
Coverage of National Human Rights Commission in the Nexus archive.
- NHRC seeks report on deaths in Assam factory explosion
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has requested a report on a factory explosion in Assam that resulted in deaths. Five individuals, including the factory owner, were arrested in connection with the incident, which also left two workers severely injured.
- Forum for Electoral Integrity urges NHRC to probe alleged discriminatory voter deletions under ECI’s SIR exercise
The Forum for Electoral Integrity has urged the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to investigate alleged discriminatory voter deletions under the Election Commission of India's (ECI) SIR exercise. The request focuses on concerns about the fairness of voter list updates during the SIR process.
- NHRC sets up committee on climate-driven human rights violations
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has established a committee to address climate-driven human rights violations, emphasizing that climate change is now a human rights issue.
- Gambia: Gambia's Democratic Gains At Risk Amid Human Rights Violations - Joof
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in The Gambia has warned that ongoing human rights violations threaten the country's recent democratic and legislative progress. Despite gains, the NHRC highlights persistent issues undermining democratic stability.
- Nigeria: With 268,787 Complaints Recorded, May Is Devastating Month for Human Rights in Nigeria - NHRC
Nigeria's National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) recorded 268,787 human rights complaints in May, marking a devastating month. NHRC's Executive Secretary Tony Ojukwu highlighted the incidents as a broader humanitarian concern requiring urgent national attention.
- With 268,787 complaints recorded, May is devastating month for human rights in Nigeria – NHRC
Nigeria's National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) recorded 268,787 complaints in May, marking a severe human rights crisis. NHRC's Executive Secretary Tony Ojukwu stated the incidents require urgent national attention.