No foreign interference, says China, as Australia, New Zealand unite over human rights
BEIJING – China said on Monday (May 31) it was firmly opposed to foreign interference after Australia and New Zealand, presenting a united [...]
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Muslim countries seek UN probe into possible crimes in Gaza conflict
GENEVA (REUTERS) – Muslim countries are calling on the United Nations to investigate possible crimes committed during the 11-day conflict between Israel and [...]
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong jailed for 10 months over Tiananmen vigil
HONG KONG (AFP) – Jailed Hong Kong dissident Joshua Wong was handed an additional 10-month sentence on Thursday (May 6) after he pleaded [...]
Is Dubai Princess, Unseen in Public, Still Alive?
GENEVA — United Nations human rights experts expressed alarm on Tuesday that Dubai’s government has not responded to repeated requests for proof that [...]
Human traffickers seen thriving in Europe as Covid-19 hits victim support
LONDON (REUTERS) – Human traffickers across Europe have taken advantage of the Covid-19 pandemic to exploit more vulnerable people, while efforts to bring [...]
North Korea denounces 'psychotic' EU for rights sanctions
SEOUL (AFP) – North Korea slammed European Union human rights sanctions imposed against its senior officials this week as a “despicable political provocation” [...]
U.S. Joins Allies to Punish Chinese Officials for Human Rights Abuses
WASHINGTON — The United States placed sanctions on top Chinese officials on Monday, as part of a multinational effort to punish Beijing for [...]
Grisly Killing in Syria Spawns Legal Case Against Russian Mercenaries
MOSCOW — Three human rights groups announced on Monday a legal action that they say is the first to target soldiers from the [...]
China says door to Xinjiang always open but UN should not prejudge
GENEVA (REUTERS) – China said on Tuesday (March 2) that it was discussing a visit to its Xinjiang region by United Nations human [...]
UN rights experts blame Russia for attempt to kill Kremlic critic Navalny
GENEVA (REUTERS) – Top UN human rights experts said on Monday (March 1) that Russia was to blame for attempting to kill Kremlin [...]