UN Rights Chief Concerned Over State of Emergency in Turkey
Raising alarm over the use of rhetoric by States that they can “solve problems” and find ways around lawful safeguards, the United Nations rights chief on Monday urged vigilance to…
UN Investigators Find 40 Mass Graves in Congo
UN investigators in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have confirmed the existence of at least 17 further mass graves in Kasai Central Province, which has been the scene of…
Security Council Unity Can Address Human Rights Violations: UN Chief
Briefing the Security Council, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres stressed Tuesday the importance of unity in the 15-member body to effectively address human rights violations as well as to prevent…
Videos Show Torture and Use of Excessive Force in Kashmir: Amnesty
Two recent videos from Jammu and Kashmir appearing to show the use of torture and excessive force by security forces must lead to the prosecution in civilian courts of those…
India and Bangladesh Must Protect Human Rights: Amnesty
As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina begin a summit meeting today in New Delhi to bolster bilateral relations, the leaders should also look to…
Venezuelan Supreme Court Urged to Preserve Separation of Powers
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein has expressed grave concern at the ruling by the Venezuelan Supreme Court to take over the legislative powers of…