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Sexual abuse in CAR
High Commissioner Zeid describes the latest allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation by UN and French soldiers, as well as by local armed groups, in the Kemo prefecture of the Central African Republic as “sickening.”
Human rights situation in Moldova
Moldova faces very serious challenges due to deep divisions and widespread corruption, but recent reforms are showing the way forward, said Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights Simonovic at the end of a visit to the country.
EU-Turkey deal risks
The recent EU-Turkey agreement regarding the return of refugees and migrants risks overlooking human rights obligations with deeply problematic knock-on effects in other parts of the world, Zeid warns.
Hebron killing
The UN Human Rights Office is extremely concerned about the apparent extra-judicial execution of a Palestinian man in the occupied West Bank on 24 March.
Cambodia / Human rights
United Nations Special Rapporteur Rhona Smith calls on the Cambodian authorities to further strengthen the protection of women and indigenous peoples’ rights in the country.
Chile visit
UN experts are due to visit Chile from 4 to 13 April to assess the treatment of persons deprived of their liberty, as well as the safeguards for their protection against torture and ill-treatment.
“An extrajudicial execution”
Hebron killing: “The images shown carry all the signs of a clear case of an extrajudicial execution,” says the UN Special Rapporteur on summary executions, Christof Heyns.
No escape from justice
The guilty verdict against Radovan Karadzic is a "forceful manifestation of the international community’s implacable commitment to accountability,” High Commissioner Zeid says.
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Sexual abuse in CAR
High Commissioner Zeid describes the latest allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation by UN and French soldiers, as well as by local armed groups, in the Kemo prefecture of the Central African Republic as “sickening.”
EU-Turkey deal risks
The recent EU-Turkey agreement regarding the return of refugees and migrants risks overlooking human rights obligations with deeply problematic knock-on effects in other parts of the world, Zeid warns.
Hebron killing
The UN Human Rights Office is extremely concerned about the apparent extra-judicial execution of a Palestinian man in the occupied West Bank on 24 March.
No escape from justice
The guilty verdict against Radovan Karadzic is a "forceful manifestation of the international community’s implacable commitment to accountability,” High Commissioner Zeid says.
Repression of NGOs in Egypt
High Commissioner Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein expresses grave concern over the closure of hundreds of NGOs in Egypt and the prosecutions of numerous human rights defenders for their legitimate work since November 2014.
ICC / Bemba case
High Commissioner Zeid welcomes the judgement delivered by the International Criminal Court in the case of Jean-Pierre Bemba, who was found guilty of crimes against humanity and war crimes committed in 2002-03 in the Central African Republic.
South Sudan report
A new report on South Sudan describes “in searing detail” a multitude of horrendous human rights violations, including a Government-operated “scorched earth policy,” and deliberate targeting of civilians for killing, rape and pillage.
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Cambodia / Human rights
United Nations Special Rapporteur Rhona Smith calls on the Cambodian authorities to further strengthen the protection of women and indigenous peoples’ rights in the country.
“An extrajudicial execution”
Hebron killing: “The images shown carry all the signs of a clear case of an extrajudicial execution,” says the UN Special Rapporteur on summary executions, Christof Heyns.
Right to education
UN human rights expert Kishore Singh visits Chile to assess the right to education in the context of recent changes in the education environment in the country (28 March to 4 April).
Ukraine / Foreign fighters
A UN expert group urges Ukraine to ensure accountability for human rights violations committed by foreign armed actors during the conflict which has plagued the country since 2014.
Freedom of religion
The UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, Heiner Bielefeldt, calls on the Government of Denmark to further its efforts to promote a more inclusive ‘Danishness’.
Privatising education
“It is completely unacceptable for Liberia to outsource its primary education system to a private company,” says the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to education, Kishore Singh.
People with albinism
‘Witchcraft’ beliefs triggers attacks against people with albinism – UN human rights expert presents a plan in new report to spearhead effective measures to end such violence.
Indigenous peoples in Brazil
Much remains to be done to fully respect the rights of indigenous peoples in Brazil, cautions the UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, Victoria Tauli-Corpuz.
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Human Rights Council concludes thirty-first session
The Human Rights Council concluded its thirty-first regular session after adopting 40 texts. The Council also adopted the outcome of the Universal Periodic Review of 14 countries and filled four vacancies of Special Procedures mandate holders.
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Chile reviewed
UN disability rights experts met in Geneva with a delegation from Portugal to review for the first time the country’s record on implementing the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Chile visit
UN experts are due to visit Chile from 4 to 13 April to assess the treatment of persons deprived of their liberty, as well as the safeguards for their protection against torture and ill-treatment.
Thailand reviewed
Thailand's record on disability rights was examined by UN experts who held discussions with a Thai delegation in meetings held on 30 and 31 March in Geneva.
Lithuania: Disability rights
The UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will review Lithuania's record in meetings scheduled for 6 and 7 April in Geneva.
Serbia: Disability rights
Serbia's record on upholding disability rights will be reviewed by experts from the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in meetings in Geneva on 5 and 6 April.
Portugal reviewed
UN disability rights experts met in Geneva with a delegation from Portugal to review for the first time the country’s record on implementing the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Human rights record
UN Human Rights Committee publishes its findings on countries reviewed during its latest session – South Africa, Namibia, Sweden, New Zealand, Slovenia, Costa Rica and Rwanda.
Slovakia: Disability rights
UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is due to review Slovakia's record on disability rights in meetings scheduled for 4 and 5 April in Geneva.
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High Commissioner on Addressing Large Movements of People
"These are people with death at their back and a wall in their face," the High Commissioner said at a high-level conference on Syrian refugees organised by UNHCR. The "cold and inhuman" rejection of them "violates every principle of our shared humanity".
DHC, Country reports to the Human Rights Council
The Deputy High Commissioner summarised the Secretary-General's reports on Guatemala, Colombia, Honduras, Cyprus and Iran, and the High Commissioner's reports on Afghanistan, Libya and Guinea, and gave an oral update on Yemen.
Report on South Sudan
Remarks by Ivan Šimonović, Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights at the Human Rights Council on the Report of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on South Sudan, Geneva, 22 March 2016
Burundi
Remarks by Ivan Šimonović, Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights, at the Human Rights Council interactive dialogue on Burundi, Geneva, 22 March 2016
Technical Cooperation in the context of Migration
The Deputy High Commissioner outlined the technical cooperation and capacity-building work of the Office in the context of migration -- "one of the most urgent and complex questions in the human rights landscape".
Human rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories
The Deputy High Commissioner presented OHCHR's 8th periodic report on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including settler violence and lack of accountability, and issues related to detainees, including children.
DHC discours "democracy and racism"
Racism's "debasement of groups of people is deeply and fundamentally contrary to every principle of human rights, which under international human rights law is tantamount to a criminal offense," the Deputy High Commissioner said.
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