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Killing of much-loved stray dog sparks nationwide backlash in Malaysia
2 months ago

Killing of much-loved stray dog sparks nationwide backlash in Malaysia

The Independent  

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MPs pile pressure on Labour to oppose Saudi bid to join UN’s Human Rights Council
2 months, 2 weeks ago

MPs pile pressure on Labour to oppose Saudi bid to join UN’s Human Rights Council

The Independent  

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UN will declare that both Israel and Hamas are violating children’s rights in armed conflict
6 months, 2 weeks ago

UN will declare that both Israel and Hamas are violating children’s rights in armed conflict

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. secretary-general will tell the Security Council next week that both Israel and Hamas are violating children’s rights and leaving them exposed to danger in their war to eliminate each other. The preface of last year’s U.N. report says it lists parties engaged in “the killing and maiming of children, rape and other forms of sexual …

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India flags 3 ‘reds’ in befitting reply to Pakistan at UN Human Rights Council
9 months, 3 weeks ago

India flags 3 ‘reds’ in befitting reply to Pakistan at UN Human Rights Council

Hindustan Times  

In a fiery exchange at the 55th Regular Session of the UN Human Rights Council, India exercised its 'Right of Reply,' staunchly refuting Pakistan's allegations and highlighting its own concerns over Islamabad's track record on human rights. First Secretary Anupama Singh exercising India's 'Right to Reply' at 55th UN Human Rights Council. In a sharp rebuke, Singh pointed out Pakistan's …

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Muslim nations demand action after ‘Islamophobic’ Quran burning
1 year, 5 months ago

Muslim nations demand action after ‘Islamophobic’ Quran burning

Al Jazeera  

Motion at the UN Human Rights Council urges action over Quran burning incidents in Sweden, which Pakistan says incited ‘religious hatred’. Lolwah Rashid Al-Khater, Minister of State for International Cooperation of Qatar, spoke at the @UN Human Rights Council urgent debate on public acts of incitement to religious hatred. #HRC53 pic.twitter.com/DFe40UgBQQ — United Nations Human Rights Council 📍 #HRC53 July …

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UN-backed inquiry accuses Russia of committing range of war crimes in Ukraine
1 year, 9 months ago

UN-backed inquiry accuses Russia of committing range of war crimes in Ukraine

ABC  

Russian attacks against civilians in Ukraine, — including systematic torture and killing in occupied regions — amount to war crimes and possibly crimes against humanity, according to a report from a UN-backed inquiry. Key points: Russian authorities may have committed crimes against humanity, according to a UN-backed inquiry The inquiry's investigators created a list of individuals to be held accountable …

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Activists urge UN Security Council to refer Myanmar to court
1 year, 9 months ago

Activists urge UN Security Council to refer Myanmar to court

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — Human rights activists urged the U.N. Security Council on Monday to refer Myanmar’s military rulers to the International Criminal Court and urged neighboring Southeast Asian countries to support the opposition pro-democracy movement. May Sabe Phyu, director of the Gender Equality Network, a coalition of organizations promoting women’s rights in Myanmar, accused Myanmar’s military of conducting “a terror …

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‘Underage girls are converted to Islam abetted by…’: India slams Pak at UNHRC
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Underage girls are converted to Islam abetted by…’: India slams Pak at UNHRC

Live Mint  

In the Right o Reply in response to the statement delivered by Pakistan at Human Rights Council, United Nations, India stated, "underage girls from the community are converted to Islam abetted by a predatory state and an apathetic judiciary. Marking the case of forced conversion meted out on underage girls, India at the UNHRC slammed Pakistan for ‘misusing forum for …

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Rights activists hail Venezuela’s departure from UN Human Rights Council
2 years, 2 months ago

Rights activists hail Venezuela’s departure from UN Human Rights Council

CNN  

CNN — Venezuela has lost its seat on the United Nations Council of Human Rights — a development hailed on Tuesday by activists and human rights defenders in Venezuela as cause for celebration. The Council, a 47-member multilateral body, is tasked with promoting human rights and addressing abuses around the world, though it has come under criticism for allowing the …

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UN Human Rights Council appoints independent expert to keep tabs on Russian rights violations
2 years, 2 months ago

UN Human Rights Council appoints independent expert to keep tabs on Russian rights violations

ABC  

The UN's top human rights body voted to appoint an independent expert to step up scrutiny of Russia's human rights record at home, as arbitrary arrests, a crackdown on dissenting voices and limits on free speech worsen during the war in Ukraine. Key points: The Human Rights Council passed the proposal last week It expressed concerns about "mass forced shutdowns" …

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Countries vote down motion to discuss UN report into China's serious human rights violations in Xinjiang
2 years, 2 months ago

Countries vote down motion to discuss UN report into China's serious human rights violations in Xinjiang

ABC  

A human rights group has slammed Indonesia and Pakistan after they voted to block a United Nations Human Rights Council debate on human rights abuses of Uyghur Muslims in China's Xinjiang region. Key points: Australia is not currently sitting on the Human Rights Council, but joined the small group of countries that first formally called for the debate The Department …

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Treatment of Uyghur Muslims: India among 11 nations to abstain on vote against China at UNHRC
2 years, 2 months ago

Treatment of Uyghur Muslims: India among 11 nations to abstain on vote against China at UNHRC

India Today  

India on Thursday abstained from voting on a draft resolution at the 51st Regular Session of the UN Human Rights Council on holding a debate on the human rights situation in China’s Xinjiang region. A tweet by the UN Human Rights Council read, "Draft resolution A/HRC/51/L.6 on holding a debate on the situation of human rights in the Xinjiang Uyghur …

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India abstains on Sri Lanka vote at Human Rights Council
2 years, 2 months ago

India abstains on Sri Lanka vote at Human Rights Council

The Hindu  

India on Thursday abstained from voting on a resolution on Sri Lanka at the U.N. Human Rights Council, while observing that Sri Lanka’s progress in implementing commitments on the 13th Amendment, meaningful devolution, and early provincial elections remains “inadequate”. Further, India has “taken note” of the Sri Lankan government’s commitments on the implementation of commitments “in the spirit of the …

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U.N. Human Rights Council rejects holding Xinjiang debate
2 years, 2 months ago

U.N. Human Rights Council rejects holding Xinjiang debate

The Hindu  

The U.N. Human Rights Council on Thursday voted against holding a debate on alleged abuses in China's Xinjiang region in a major setback for Western nations. The United States and its allies last month presented the first-ever draft decision to the U.N.'s top rights body targeting China, seeking a bare minimum of holding a discussion on Xinjiang. The move came …

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UN rights experts present evidence of war crimes in Ukraine
2 years, 3 months ago

UN rights experts present evidence of war crimes in Ukraine

Associated Press  

GENEVA — A team of experts commissioned by the U.N.’s top human rights body to look into rights violations in Ukraine said Friday its initial investigation turned up evidence of war crimes in the country following Russia’s invasion nearly seven months ago. “Based on the evidence gathered by the commission, it has concluded that war crimes have been committed in …

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UN votes May 10 on replacing Russia on Human Rights Council
2 years, 7 months ago

UN votes May 10 on replacing Russia on Human Rights Council

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. General Assembly is scheduled to vote on May 10 on a country to replace Russia on the world organization’s leading human rights body following its suspension over allegations of horrific rights violations by Russian soldiers in Ukraine. Assembly spokeswoman Paulina Kubiak said Thursday that the Czech Republic was the only candidate for the seat on …

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United Nations votes May 11 on replacing Russia on Human Rights Council
2 years, 7 months ago

United Nations votes May 11 on replacing Russia on Human Rights Council

India TV News  

Highlights UNGA to vote on May 11 on a country to replace Russia They'll replace Russia on world organization’s leading human rights body following its suspension It is over allegations of horrific rights violations by Russian soldiers in Ukraine The UN General Assembly will vote on May 11 on a country to replace Russia on the world organization’s leading human …

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Russia’s suspension from UN Human Rights Council ‘meaningful step’ by global community: US President Joe Biden
2 years, 8 months ago

Russia’s suspension from UN Human Rights Council ‘meaningful step’ by global community: US President Joe Biden

The Hindu  

U. S. President Joe Biden has lauded the suspension of Russia, a veto-wielding permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, from the world organisation's leading human rights body, saying this "meaningful step" by the international community has further demonstrated how President Vladimir Putin’s war has made his country an “international pariah”. The 193-member United Nations General Assembly on April …

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Russia isn't the only country to be removed from UN Human Rights Council: How does a suspension work and why it's significant
2 years, 8 months ago

Russia isn't the only country to be removed from UN Human Rights Council: How does a suspension work and why it's significant

Firstpost  

In the 193-member United Nations General Assembly, 93 nations voted in favour of the resolution to remove Russia from the human rights council, in response to Moscow’s invasion and alleged rights abuses in Ukraine. Russia is only the second nation after Libya whose membership has been suspended In a big blow to Russia, the United Nations General Assembly voted to …

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Morning digest | U.N. suspends Russia from Human Rights Council, India abstains; Chinese hackers target power grid near Ladakh, and more
2 years, 8 months ago

Morning digest | U.N. suspends Russia from Human Rights Council, India abstains; Chinese hackers target power grid near Ladakh, and more

The Hindu  

U.N. General Assembly votes to suspend Russia from U.N. Human Rights Council; India abstains India on Thursday abstained in the United Nations General Assembly on a vote moved by the United States to suspend Russia from the U.N. Human Rights Council over allegations that Russian soldiers killed civilians while retreating from towns near the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. S. Jaishanker, Rajnath …

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United Nations suspends Russia from human rights body, US and NATO pledge more arms for Ukraine
2 years, 8 months ago

United Nations suspends Russia from human rights body, US and NATO pledge more arms for Ukraine

ABC  

The United Nations General Assembly has suspended Russia from the UN Human Rights Council over reports of "gross and systematic violations and abuses of human rights" by invading Russian troops in Ukraine. 'Red as the blood of the innocent lives lost' Speaking before the vote, Ukraine's UN ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya said a yes vote would "save the Human Rights Council …

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UN General Assembly votes to suspend Russia from Human Rights Council; India abstains from vote
2 years, 8 months ago

UN General Assembly votes to suspend Russia from Human Rights Council; India abstains from vote

The Hindu  

Russia’s membership to the Human Rights Council, to which it was elected in 2020, was suspended on Thursday after the United Nations General Assembly voted, 93 to 24, with 58 abstentions, including India, to adopt a resolution suspending Moscow from the UN body. And it is for an immediate end to violence,” Mr. Tirumurti said, calling for diplomacy and reiterating …

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Russia-Ukraine crisis updates | April 7, 2022
2 years, 8 months ago

Russia-Ukraine crisis updates | April 7, 2022

The Hindu  

The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday voted on the draft resolution titled ‘Suspension of the rights of membership of the Russian Federation in the Human Rights Council’. “Apparently, after the elections, Budapest moved on to the next step -- helping Putin continue his aggression against Ukraine,” the Ukrainian foreign ministry said in a statement, also accusing Hungary of “destroying …

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UN to vote Thursday on suspending Russia from rights council
2 years, 8 months ago

UN to vote Thursday on suspending Russia from rights council

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. General Assembly will vote Thursday on whether to suspend Russia from the U.N.’s premier human rights body. “Russia’s participation on the Human Rights Council is a farce.” General Assembly spokeswoman Paulina Kubiak said Wednesday the assembly’s emergency special session on Ukraine will resume at 10 a.m. EDT on Thursday when the resolution “to suspend the …

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