India Among 12 A-P Nations Suppressing Dissent During Covid-19: UN
The UN Human Rights Office has identified a dozen Asia-Pacific (A-P) countries that are depriving people of their right to…
UN Agencies Urge Rulers to Keep Prisoners Safe from Coronavirus
Several UN agency chiefs on Wednesday (May 13) highlighted the increased vulnerability to COVID-19 of detainees, and others in confinement.…
Governments Must Not Use COVID-19 for Arbitrary Detention: UN Experts
A group of independent UN experts recalled today (May 8) that “the prohibition of arbitrary detention is absolute even during…
India Using COVID-19 Pandemic to Violate Human Rights: Amnesty
The Government of India’s ongoing crackdown on dissent and free speech is leading to the arrest of journalists, activists, lawyers,…
Police Failed to Stop Attacks Against Indian Muslims: Michelle Bachelet
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet said Thursday (February 27) that the police failed to protect Muslims…
Dutch Court Stops Government Attempts to Spy on the Poor: UN Expert
The UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, Philip Alston, applauded a landmark ruling by the District Court…