Rohingya leader Yasmin Ullah awarded Daniele Po International Prize in Italy
Rohingya human rights activist and author Yasmin Ullah was awarded the 2026 Daniele Po International Human Rights Prize on Saturday during a ceremony held in Bologna, Italy. “This award is not mine alone. It belongs to t
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