Archive for May 2011
Sri Lanka: UN expert calls on Government to probe executions captured on video
Sri Lanka: UN expert calls on Government to probe executions captured on videoAn independent United Nations human rights expert has called on Sri Lankan authorities to thoroughly investigate the apparent execution of several men by Government soldiers, saying a disputed video of the incident seems to be authentic.http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=38564&Cr=sri+lanka&Cr1=
Latest smuggling boat tragedy in Gulf of Aden claims at least 10 lives – UN
Latest smuggling boat tragedy in Gulf of Aden claims at least 10 lives – UNThe United Nations refugee agency today voiced shock and sadness after at least 10 people died while making the perilous journey from the Horn of Africa to Yemen aboard a smuggling boat.http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=38549&Cr=gulf+of+aden&Cr1=
Sudan: UN efforts under way to assist civilians displaced from Abyei
Sudan: UN efforts under way to assist civilians displaced from AbyeiThe United Nations said today that humanitarian operations in Sudan are under way, focusing on identifying the location of the tens of thousands of civilians uprooted by the recent clashes in the disputed town of Abyei and responding to critical relief needs.http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=38552&Cr=abyei&Cr1=
UN voices concern at targeting of prosecutors and rights defenders in Central America
UN voices concern at targeting of prosecutors and rights defenders in Central AmericaThe United Nations human rights office today sounded the alarm on the recent killings of public prosecutors in Guatemala and Honduras, as well as the increasing vulnerability of human rights defenders in the two Central American countries.http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=38546&Cr=rights+defenders&Cr1=
UN expert presents global standards for human rights in business world
UN expert presents global standards for human rights in business worldA United Nations human rights expert today unveiled a series of global benchmarks aimed at helping businesses and governments to act ethically and protect human rights.http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=38559&Cr=human+rights&Cr1=
Hungary facing crucial challenges on racism and intolerance, UN expert says
Hungary facing crucial challenges on racism and intolerance, UN expert saysA United Nations human rights expert today urged Hungary to implement the international commitments and obligations that it has made towards tackling racism, xenophobia and intolerance.http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=38550&Cr=racism&Cr1=
UN officials speak out over excessive use of force against Yemeni civilians
UN officials speak out over excessive use of force against Yemeni civiliansUnited Nations officials today spoke out against the excessive use of force against anti-Government protesters in Yemen, where more than 50 people have reportedly been killed since Sunday in the city of Taiz and hundreds more have been injured.http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=38545&Cr=yemen&Cr1=
UNICEF calls on Syria to investigate reported killings of children
UNICEF calls on Syria to investigate reported killings of childrenThe United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) today called on the Syrian Government to investigate reports of torture and killing of children and said all parties to the fighting in the Middle East country must “spare civilians, particularly children and women.”http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=38553&Cr=syria&Cr1=
Georgia: UN calls for probe into use of force against anti-Government protesters
Georgia: UN calls for probe into use of force against anti-Government protestersThe United Nations human rights office today voiced concern about the disproportionate use of force against anti-Government protesters in Tbilisi, Georgia, last week and called for a probe into the actions of the police.http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=38547&Cr=Georgia&Cr1=
Arab nations need to ensure sustainable transition to democracy – UN rights chief
Arab nations need to ensure sustainable transition to democracy – UN rights chiefThe top United Nations human rights official today stressed the need to ensure that the “promising” first steps taken by some countries in the Middle East and North Africa in response to calls for reform are followed up with measures to ensure a sustainable transition to democracy.http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=38541&Cr=protests&Cr1=