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Umar Khalid wins international human rights defender award
Original: human rights activist
Jailed Indian activist Umar Khalid has been awarded an international human rights defender prize, according to Scroll.in. Khalid, a former student leader held under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act over the 2020 Delhi riots case, has drawn sustained attention to prison conditions and India's treatment of dissent. The award highlights continuing debate in India and abroad over the jailing of human rights activists.
Why now: The award shines fresh international attention on Umar Khalid's imprisonment in the 2020 Delhi riots case and broader concerns about human rights in India.
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- Umar Khalid · Front Line Defenders
- Activist Umar Khalid wins international human rights defender award · Scroll.in
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