Security tensions may have deepened rights violations in DPRK, Security Council told

Dec 12, 2017, at 09:45 am

  New York, Dec 12(Just Earth News):  People’s rights are reportedly violated in “almost every aspect” of their lives in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), the United Nations human rights chief warned on Monday, stressing that security tensions on the Korean Peninsula should not negate concerns about the situation of ordinary people there.

DR Congo security forces committed rights violations against protestors in December 2016 – UN probe

Mar 02, 2017, at 05:29 am

New York, Mar 1 (Just Earth News): Defence and security forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) used excessive, disproportionate and at times lethal force to prevent and contain demonstrations in December 2016, in violation of international human rights law and standards, a UN report has found

UN rights chief urges executives gathering in Davos to stand up for rights

Jan 14, 2017, at 04:54 am

New York, Jan 13 (Just Earth News): The top United Nations human rights official on Friday called on business leaders gathering at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in the Swiss town of Davos next week to use their considerable influence to stand up for human rights and prevent rights violations in countries where they operate.

Myanmar: UN urges aid access, warns of rights violations after 'lockdown' in northern Rakhine state

Nov 19, 2016, at 01:58 pm

New York, Nov 19 (Just Earth News): Deeply concerned about the safety and wellbeing of civilians in the northern part of Rakhine state in Myanmar, United Nations entities on Friday urged the country's authorities to take immediate actions to address humanitarian and human rights situations.

At opening of Human Rights Council, UN official warns that rights violations “will not disappear” if access blocked for international observers

Sep 14, 2016, at 12:54 pm

New York, Sept 14 (Just Earth News): Addressing the 33rd session of the world body’s Human Rights Council, the United Nations rights chief on Tuesday highlighted the challenges confronting the international community and expressed particular concern over attempts by countries to block human rights scrutiny.

UN agencies warn of alleged rights violations, funding shortfall in embattled Fallujah

Jun 22, 2016, at 04:38 am

New York, June 21 (Just Earth News):Amid ongoing fighting in the embattled Iraqi city of Fallujah, the United Nations human rights office on Tuesday warned of continuing allegations of serious rights violations, as the Organization’s refugee agency reported a funding crunch to meet the immediate needs of the thousands of civilians who continue to flee the area.