Asia Pacific Crime Politics World 

UN Fails to Stop Executions of Human Rights Activists by Myanmar Junta

July 25, 2022July 28, 2022 RMN News Human Rights, Myanmar, UN

With reports of executions in Myanmar, the UN Human Rights office has admitted that it has failed to save the

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Asia Pacific Political Issues Politics World 

UN Expert Urges Philippines to Stop Crackdown on Press Freedom

July 15, 2022July 19, 2022 RMN News Irene Khan, Maria Ressa, Philippines, Press Freedom, Rappler, UN

The UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan condemned on July 14 the Philippines Court of

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Americas Crime Politics World 

Authoritarian Leaders Attacking Journalists and Media Outlets: UN Report

July 11, 2022July 13, 2022 RMN News Human Rights, Media Freedom, UNESCO

Reporters getting killed while chasing a story. Online attacks against women journalists, including death and rape threats. Targeted electronic surveillance

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Asia Pacific Political Issues Politics World 

UN Experts Ask China to Address Human Rights Concerns

June 11, 2022June 14, 2022 RMN News China, Human Rights, UN

The experts stressed the value of constructive dialogue with the Government by all UN human rights entities.  A group of

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Middle East and Africa Political Issues Politics World 

Afghanistan Facing Extreme Human Rights Challenges: UN Expert

May 28, 2022May 31, 2022 RMN News Afghanistan, Human Rights, Taliban

Bennett noted that armed hostilities in many parts of the country had ceased and there was a consequent reduction in

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Europe Political Issues Politics World 

Human Rights Defenders Face Threats At Belarus Border: UN Experts

February 21, 2022February 23, 2022 RMN News Belarus, Human Rights Defenders, UN Experts

Armed soldiers reportedly harassed journalists covering the arrival of migrants and asylum seekers. UN human rights experts* have said that

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