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Pillay highlights xenophobic attacks in South Africa after Somali family murdered
High Commissioner condemns brutal killing of three Somali children and their mother in South Africa, and calls for measures to protect foreigners.
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Pillay calls on states to act on promises to fight racism and intolerance
High Commissioner opens Preparatory Committee meeting with call for a more concerted effort to tackle racism, xenophobia, discrimination and intolerance.
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UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention ends visit to Colombia
UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention concludes a ten-day mission to Colombia
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Thirteen UN experts speak out in support of Detention Initiative
Statement in support of Dignity and Justice for Detainees Week (6-12 October)
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UN Expert on IDPs says security is key to return in Georgia
Representative of the Secretary General on the Human Rights of IDPs expresses grave concern at lack of effective protection for population in Georgia ‘buffer zone’
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