human rights
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Americas
Urgent action needed to end ‘inhumane conditions’ facing Haiti prisoners: UN rights chief
Extreme overcrowding and lack of access to food, water and health, are among the ‘inhumane conditions’ that prisoners in Haiti…
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Colombia: UN rights chief calls for an end to all forms of violence in Cali
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet voiced her “deep concern” at recent events in the Colombian city…
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Asia Pacific
Myanmar: UN rights experts urge business ‘to take a stand’ against military junta
United Nations independent rights experts on Wednesday urged businesses in Myanmar to uphold their human rights responsibilities and apply pressure…
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Asia Pacific
Myanmar coup: ‘No sign’ of end to brutal crackdown on all fronts
One hundred days since the Myanmar military seized power, the “brutal” repression of protesters has continued, despite all international efforts…
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Asia Pacific
‘No time to lose’, stop flow of deadly weapons to Myanmar military now, urges UN rights expert
The United Nations independent human rights expert on Myanmar on Friday called on countries that have not yet done so,…
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Americas
Latin America rights groups face growing threats, attacks: Bachelet
UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet on Thursday issued an alert over the rising number of threats, attacks and attempts…
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Asia Pacific
Myanmar: Attacks on healthcare jeopardizing COVID-19 response, UN team says
There have been at least 158 reported attacks on medical personnel and facilities in Myanmar, and over 139 doctors arrested…
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Asia Pacific
Myanmar approaching point of economic collapse: UN report
The turmoil following the military coup in Myanmar, coupled with the impact of COVID-19 could result in up to 25 million…
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Asia Pacific
Renewed clashes displace thousands in Myanmar, UN reports
Fresh clashes between Myanmar security forces and regional armed groups have displaced thousands across the country, the UN Office for…
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Asia Pacific
Food aid operation begins to reach two million affected by Myanmar crisis
Two million people facing growing food insecurity linked to the ongoing political crisis in Myanmar are to receive nutrition assistance,…
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