UN Human Rights High Commissioner

Indications of “widespread” abuse in South Sudan crisis

The UN Security Council is being urged to take stronger action on South Sudan in the wake of reports showing that “widespread violations” were committed during recent violence in the country.

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Journalist jailed in Azerbaijan wins press freedom prize

A radio journalist from Azerbaijan is the winner of the 2016 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize.

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Yemen: Expulsion of UN human rights official "unwarranted"

The expulsion of a senior UN official from Yemen has been condemned by the global organization as “unwarranted” and “counterproductive.”

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