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Libya trials could be 'Nuremberg moment': ICC prosecutor
May 9, 2013 by Alison Sacriponte
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) said Wednesday that if Libya can conduct fair trials of alleged perpetrators during the pro-democracy 2011 uprising, the proceedings could equal the lasting impact of the Nuremberg trials, sealing the rule of law, due process and human.... [more]
UN rights expert urges Russia to ensure independent judiciary
April 28, 2013 by Matthew Pomy
The UN Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, Gabriela Knaul, urged Russia on Thursday to address concerns surrounding impartiality in the judicial system, while noting the positive strides taken recently. Knaul visited Russia as part of an investigation surrounding a report.... [more]
UN rights council to investigate North Korea human rights violations
March 21, 2013 by Rebecca DiLeonardo
The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Thursday adopted a resolution establishing a commission of inquiry to investigate ongoing human rights violations in North Korea. The resolution was unanimously passed during the 22nd Regular Session of the council. The council voted to establish the.... [more]
UN rights body adopts resolution on Sri Lanka
March 21, 2013 by Brandon Gatto
The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Thursday passed a resolution to promote reconciliation and accountability in war-torn Sri Lanka, a nation facing various allegations of human rights violations. Calling for an "independent and credible international investigation into alleged violations of.... [more]
UN rights expert calls on Israel to withdraw settlers from Palestine territories
March 18, 2013 by Peter Snyder
Israel must cease all settlement activity and immediately withdraw settlers from the Palestinian territories, according to a UN expert speaking before the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Monday. Christine Chanet presented a report published in January that had been commissioned by the UN Human.... [more]
UN rights expert urges international inquiry into North Korea violations
March 12, 2013 by Benjamin Minegar
The UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in North Korea Marzuki Darusman on Monday urged the international community to establish comprehensive investigative mechanisms to probe and document human rights abuses in North Korea. The report, presented to the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), stems.... [more]
UN rights expert: nations must establish legal framework for rights defenders
March 6, 2013 by Keith Herting
A human rights expert presented her report to the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) Tuesday urging nations to provide a "bare minimum" legal framework to protect those working within their states to defend human rights. The report by Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders Margaret Sekaggya.... [more]
UN rights chief: international community must continue to prevent abuses
February 25, 2013 by Michael Haggerson
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay on Monday urged that the international community must continue to prevent human rights abuses and hold perpetrators accountable. Speaking at the opening of the 22nd session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Pillay specifically mentioned the.... [more]
HRW pushes UN for independent investigation of Sri Lanka rights abuses
February 20, 2013 by Keith Herting
Lawyers for Human Rights Watch (HRW) said Tuesday that they have sent a letter to the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) calling for an independent investigation of Sri Lanka's compliance with its own Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC). In a press release announcing the letter, HRW.... [more]
UN expert urges recognition of interdependency of environmental and human rights
February 19, 2013 by Peter Snyder
UN Independent Expert on human rights and the environment John Knox stated Tuesday that international governments must acknowledge and account for human rights when formulating environmental regulations. Knox delivered his remarks in Nairobi at the First Universal Session of the Governing Council/.... [more]
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