The United Nations alleges widespread rights violations by Myanmar’s military junta, urges international efforts to restore democracy.
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Biden promises end to ‘relentless war’ and start of ‘relentless diplomacy’
President Joe Biden also told the UN that the US will give $11bn a year to developing nations to respond to climate emergency.
International Democracy Day 2021: Quotes, wishes, and messages
International Democracy Day is celebrated on September 15. Here are the quotes, wishes, and messages from this year’s celebration.
UN Slams Myanmar Move Away From Democracy
The United Nations described Myanmar’s military’s decision to postpone elections and extend the state of emergency a misstep.
Targeting of Egypt’s Human Rights Defenders Must Stop
UN expert deplored today the arrest and prolonged pre-trial detention of human rights defenders and bloggers
Palestinian Election Announcement ‘Crucial Step’ Towards Unity
The holding of elections in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza will be a crucial step towards Palestinian unity.
UN Expert ‘Shocked’ by Abuses in Zimbabwe
UN expert outlined a slew of “extremely disturbing” abuses by Zimbabwe’s security forces at the conclusion of a fact-finding mission to the country.
Protests in Egypt show Trump’s wrong about Egypt’s Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
Trump has called Egypt junta leader al-Sisi his “faourite dictator” and lauded him as a great leader. But protests in Egypt show Trump is wrong.
UN: Address Egypt’s Assault on Rights
The United Nations Human Rights Council should use the upcoming review of Egypt’s human rights records to address unprecedented levels of repression.
Remembering a Powerful Voice in the Disability Rights Movement
HRW: it is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of Marca Bristo, tireless partner to and supporter of Human Rights Watch’s Disability Rights program.