UN human rights
UN rights chief’s visit: Conflicting expectations and a hope for positive change
UN human rights chief's visit to Dhaka revealed contrasting expectations on the part of the government and rights groups.
Stripping Odhikar of its rights?
When Bangladesh needs to show that it has been listening to the concerns about respecting human rights and upholding the rule of law, it has done quite the opposite.
UN human rights expert calls for targeted sanctions on Myanmar
A UN human rights expert on Myanmar has called for sanctions against Myanmar military-run companies and commanders responsible for serious rights violations.
Civilians must be protected in Kachin: UN expert
A UN human rights expert expresses grave concerns over a sharp escalation in hostilities in Myanmar’s Kachin State.
UN expert for restraint in security drives in Myanmar’s Rakhine state
A United Nations human rights expert has expressed deep concern over reports that an army battalion has flown into Rakhine State in western Myanmar to help local authorities boost security in the region.
Syria 'exterminating detainees' - UN report
The Syrian government has carried out a state policy of extermination against thousands of detainees, UN human rights investigators say.
UN rights chief’s visit: Conflicting expectations and a hope for positive change
UN human rights chief's visit to Dhaka revealed contrasting expectations on the part of the government and rights groups.
Stripping Odhikar of its rights?
When Bangladesh needs to show that it has been listening to the concerns about respecting human rights and upholding the rule of law, it has done quite the opposite.
UN human rights expert calls for targeted sanctions on Myanmar
A UN human rights expert on Myanmar has called for sanctions against Myanmar military-run companies and commanders responsible for serious rights violations.
Civilians must be protected in Kachin: UN expert
A UN human rights expert expresses grave concerns over a sharp escalation in hostilities in Myanmar’s Kachin State.
UN expert for restraint in security drives in Myanmar’s Rakhine state
A United Nations human rights expert has expressed deep concern over reports that an army battalion has flown into Rakhine State in western Myanmar to help local authorities boost security in the region.
Syria 'exterminating detainees' - UN report
The Syrian government has carried out a state policy of extermination against thousands of detainees, UN human rights investigators say.
