Asia Pacific Political Issues Politics World 

Sri Lankan Security Forces Attack Peaceful Protesters: UN Report

July 23, 2022July 26, 2022 RMN News Human Rights, Security, Sri Lanka

The UN Human Rights Office has condemned the use of brutal force by Sri Lanka’s security forces on peaceful protesters

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Americas Crime Politics World 

U.S. Releases List of Section 353 Corrupt and Undemocratic Actors

July 21, 2022July 23, 2022 RMN News Corruption, Governance, Human Rights

The United States says it will continue to partner with those officials and organizations that show a dedication to combating

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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 Opinion RMN Views World 

UN HRC Petition to Remove NHRC Chairman Arun Kumar Mishra

July 6, 2022July 9, 2022 RMN News Arun Kumar Mishra, Human Rights, NHRC, UN

Petition to Remove and Prosecute Arun Kumar Mishra, Chairman of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India To    

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Crime Middle East and Africa Politics World 

Over 306,000 Civilians Killed in Syria Conflict: UN Report

June 28, 2022July 2, 2022 RMN News Human Rights, Syria, UN

The report sets out the challenges in recording casualties during a conflict. The UN Human Rights Office has published a

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