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UN experts strongly condemn death of Mahsa Amini, ‘victim of Iran’s sustained repression’
UN independent human rights experts on Thursday strongly condemned the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who died in police custody…
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Myanmar spiralling ‘from bad to worse, to horrific’, Human Rights Council hears
Since the Myanmar military launched its “disastrous” coup last year, UN-appointed independent human rights expert Tom Andrews said on Wednesday that…
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ‘tramples on the UN Charter’ says Japanese Prime Minister
More than 75 years have passed since the establishment of the United Nations as a guardian of global peace, “we…
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Myanmar: Guterres strongly condemns army attacks which left 11 children dead
The UN chief on Tuesday strongly condemned attacks by Government troops in Myanmar on a northern rebel stronghold which targeted a…
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Alarm over Iranian woman’s death after ‘improper’ hijab arrest
The acting High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif, expressed alarm on Tuesday at the death in custody in Iran…
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‘We Have to Make Peace with Nature’: UN Deputy Chief meets inspiring young climate leaders in Indonesia
A portable solar generator in a black case, and an eggplant grown in organic soil, were among the diverse items…
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Nepal responsible for torture, rape and killing of teenage girl: UN rights committee
Authorities in Nepal must thoroughly investigate the February 2004 torture, rape and execution of a 16-year-old girl by security forces…
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Human rights must be at heart of solution to Sri Lanka crisis : A UN Resident Coordinator blog
The severe economic crisis in Sri Lanka shows no signs of ending any time soon, with the country’s newly installed…
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WHO ‘concerned’ over COVID-19 outbreak in DPR Korea, reiterates full support
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday expressed concern over the current COVID-19 outbreak in the Democratic People’s Republic of…
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WHO ready to support DPR Korea battle COVID-19 infections
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday that it is committed to helping the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK),…
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