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Indonesia: UN Experts Alarmed By Reports Of Increased Militarisation And Intimidation Around Mandalika Project
Thursday, 2 March 2023, 6:16 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
GENEVA (1 March 2023) – UN experts* today expressed concern about persistent allegations of increased militarisation and human rights violations surrounding Mandalika, an urban development and tourism project in Indonesia. The experts have received alarming ... More >>
UN Expert Condemns Attack On Central African Armed Forces In Sikikédé, Calls Armed Rebels “Enemies Of The Peace”
Thursday, 2 March 2023, 6:04 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
GENEVA / BANGUI (1 March 2023) – A UN expert today called a major rebel group in the Central African Republic “enemies of the peace” after a brutal attack on a Central African Armed Forces (FACA) base in Sikikédé left several soldiers ... More >>
Argentina Must Uphold Human Rights Protections In Business Activities Even Amid Economic Crisis: UN Experts
Thursday, 2 March 2023, 5:53 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
GENEVA / BUENOS AIRES (28 February 2023) – Even amidst a macroeconomic crisis, Argentina has an obligation to ensure respect for human rights in the context of business activities, UN experts said today. “Argentine authorities must ensure ... More >>
Armenia: UN Experts On Use Of Mercenaries Commend Domestic Legal Framework, Urge Greater Oversight
Tuesday, 28 February 2023, 6:57 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
YEREVAN/ GENEVA (27 February 2023) – UN experts today welcomed Armenia’s commitment to combat the proliferating use of mercenaries and private security actors, urging greater oversight and stronger integration of human rights into its domestic policies. ... More >>
Israel: UN Experts Alarmed By Potential Reinstatement Of Death Penalty For “Terrorism Offences”
Saturday, 25 February 2023, 5:16 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
GENEVA (24 February 2023) – UN experts* today expressed grave concern that the Israeli Ministerial Committee on Legislation will vote on a private member’s bill to reinstate the death penalty for persons defined as “terrorists” next week. ... More >>
Somalia: UN Expert Deplores High Death Toll In Laas Canood Clashes
Friday, 24 February 2023, 6:16 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
GENEVA (23 February 2023) – A UN expert today expressed alarm at the high number of civilian casualties in Somalia, following clashes between Somaliland security forces and clan members in Laas Canood, Sool region since early February. “We deplore ... More >>
Targeted Destruction Of Ukraine’s Culture Must Stop: UN Experts
Thursday, 23 February 2023, 6:18 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
GENEVA (22 February 2023) – The deliberate destruction and damage of sites, institutions, and objects of cultural, historical, and religious significance in Ukraine must cease, UN experts* said today. They expressed deep concern at the continued denigration ... More >>
Spain: UN Experts Hail New Feminist Legislation
Tuesday, 21 February 2023, 9:06 pm | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
GENEVA (21 February 2023) – UN experts* today welcomed the adoption of new comprehensive anti-discrimination and feminist legislation in Spain, which guarantees and facilitates access to sexual and reproductive rights in the country. The experts said the new ... More >>
Mali: Transitional Authorities Must Protect Civic Space, Respect Freedom Of Expression And Association Says UN Expert
Tuesday, 21 February 2023, 9:04 pm | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
GENEVA (20 February 2023) – A UN expert today urged authorities in Mali to open up civic and democratic space and redouble efforts to fight impunity for human rights violations and abuses as the country embarks on an electoral process. "I welcome ... More >>
Mexico Must Clarify Fate And Whereabouts Of Human Rights Defenders Ricardo Lagunes And Antonio Díaz
Tuesday, 21 February 2023, 8:54 pm | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
Mexico must clarify fate and whereabouts of human rights defenders Ricardo Lagunes and Antonio Díaz and business must collaborate: UN experts GENEVA (20 February 2023) – UN experts* today demanded answers about the fate of two disappeared Mexican ... More >>
Cambodia: UN Experts Call For Reinstatement Of Voice Of Democracy, Say Free Media Critical Ahead Of Elections
Tuesday, 21 February 2023, 8:47 pm | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
GENEVA (20 February 2023) – Cambodian authorities must reinstate Voice of Democracy , UN experts* said today, after the independent radio station was stripped of its licence to broadcast in English and Khmer last week. “We are alarmed by the revocation ... More >>
International Mother Language Day: Languages Must Be Respected And Embraced Not Excluded
Tuesday, 21 February 2023, 6:58 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
GENEVA (20 February 2023) – States must be more inclusive in the treatment and use of minority and indigenous languages, the UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues, Fernand de Varennes, said today ahead of International Mother Language Day. He issued ... More >>
Bangladesh: UN Experts Appeal For Immediate Funding To Avert Food Ration Cuts For Rohingya Refugees
Friday, 17 February 2023, 6:37 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
GENEVA (16 February 2023) - UN experts* today warned about catastrophic consequences for Myanmar Rohingya refugees living in camps in Bangladesh if life-saving food aid is slashed, and issued an urgent plea for donations to the UN World Food Programme ... More >>
Syria: UN Experts Alarmed By Reports Of Boys Taken From Camp Roj By De Facto Authorities
Friday, 17 February 2023, 6:34 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
GENEVA (16 February 2023) – UN human rights experts* today expressed grave concern about reports that at least 10 boys, some as young as 12 years old were allegedly taken away from Camp Roj during the night of 31 January 2023 by the de facto authorities ... More >>
Bangladesh: UN Expert Points To ‘Needless Suffering’ Of Leprosy Patients
Thursday, 16 February 2023, 5:27 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
DHAKA/GENEVA (15 February 2023) – The situation of persons affected by leprosy in Bangladesh indicates that the country’s outstanding economic growth is not reaching the entire population, a UN expert said today, calling for draft anti-discrimination ... More >>
SYRIA: UN Expert Calls For Immediate And Unhindered Access To Lifesaving-Aid After Deadly Earthquake
Wednesday, 15 February 2023, 6:29 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
GENEVA (14 February 2023) – The UN Special Rapporteur on the right to health Tlaleng Mofokeng today urged all parties to ensure swift and unimpeded delivery of aid and relief to all those in need following the deadly earthquake that claimed the lives ... More >>
UN Experts Urge President Of Zimbabwe To Reject Bill Restricting Civic Space
Tuesday, 14 February 2023, 9:20 pm | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
GENEVA (14 February 2023) – UN experts* today urged Zimbabwe’s President to reject enacting a bill that would severely restrict civic space and the right to freedom of association in the country. The experts expressed deep concern that the ... More >>
UN Experts Say Israel Should Be Held Accountable For Acts Of ‘Domicide’
Tuesday, 14 February 2023, 6:49 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
GENEVA (13 February 2023) – The international community must take action to stop systematic and deliberate housing demolition and sealing, arbitrary displacement and forced evictions of Palestinian people in the occupied West Bank, UN experts* ... More >>
Genuine Solidarity With Earthquake Survivors Calls For Lifting Of Sanction-induced Restrictions: UN Experts
Saturday, 11 February 2023, 6:03 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
GENEVA (10 February 2023): Extending their heartfelt support to the people of Türkiye and Syria, UN experts* today urged the international community to take prompt action to enable effective emergency response and recovery in the wake of catastrophic earthquakes ... More >>
Denmark And Greenland: UN Expert Calls For Greater Effort To Create Inclusive Societies
Saturday, 11 February 2023, 6:00 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
GENEVA (10 February 2023) – A UN expert* today called on the Governments of Denmark and Greenland to address the negative impact of colonial legacy that translates into structural and systematic racial discrimination against the Inuit People, as a key ... More >>
