Human Rights in the news
Statement by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on the occasion of World AIDS Day
This year, we mark both the 20th World AIDS Day and the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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Basic freedoms under threat in Burundi
Independent Expert Akich Okola warns on the deteriorating situation of freedom of expression and association currently prevailing in Burundi.
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Pillay calls for action in DR Congo
Cycle of sexual violence, bloodshed and destruction will continue unless the international community takes decisive steps to help bring it to and end
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Concern about human rights violations in DR Congo
Four UN experts say that civilians are at risk as the humanitarian and security situation worsens in the East of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Arbitrary arrest and detention rife in various parts of Sudan, says UN report
Arbitrary arrest and detention are widespread in many parts of Sudan, and are often linked to further serious human rights violations
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