The U.N. is calling on the Philippine judiciary to drop all charges against journalist Maria Ressa. Pursuing the case threatens independent media.
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Calling for Xinjiang Resolution at the UN Human Rights Council
U.N. Human rights Council to probe into Turkic Muslims being arbitrarily detained in “political education” camps across Xinjiang, region in northwest China.
UN Outlines How Saudi Arabia Undermined Khashoggi Probe
A U.N. human rights expert said Thursday that Saudi Arabia undermined Turkey’s efforts to investigate the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
UN Must Act to End China’s Mass Detentions in Xinjiang
The United Nations Human Rights Council should adopt a resolution establishing an international fact-finding mission to Xinjiang.
40 NGOs Worldwide Urging UN Resolution on China’s Rights Abuses
HRIC joins other 39 NGOs in an open letter to heads of government mission to UN in Geneva to address deteriorating human rights situation in China.
Papuans Get Independence Petition to UN Despite Obstacles
Activists in Indonesia’s mountainous jungle-clad Papua region risked imprisonment collect 1.8 million signatures for petition calling for self-determination
UN Khashoggi Investigator Meets With Turkish Officials
Turkey’s foreign minister mets with U.N. judicial expert investigating murder of Jamal Khashoggi as Ankara calls for an international inquiry.
Hundreds Detained After Protests As UN Slams Zimbabwe Crackdown
Hundreds arrested during the anti protests in Zimbabwe as the United Nations urged an end to a brutal security crackdown and an internet blackout.
UN Rights Chief Condemns Sudan’s Crackdown on Protesters
U.N. Human Rights chief Michelle Bachelet condemns Sudan’s crackdown on against anti-government demonstrators saying it can only worsen grievances.
Guatemala Court Blocks President’s Expulsion of UN Team
Guatemala’s highest court issued a ruling Wednesday blocking President Jimmy Morales’ decision to unilaterally end a U.N. anti-corruption commission.