The United Nations’ top human rights official says that derogatory remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump about journalists could amount to incitement and embolden followers to attack certain communities. Continue reading
30Aug/17
Tag Archives: Zeid Raad Al Hussein
01May/17
UN human rights commissioner praises player who objected to racist chanting
High commissioner describes Sulley Muntari, who left the pitch after his complaints about racist chanting were ignored, as “an inspiration to all of us”.
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01May/17
Duterte White House invitation raises eyebrows at U.N.
The White House is defending President Donald Trump’s decision to invite Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to Washington, saying his cooperation is needed to counter North Korea and despite his alleged support of extra-judicial killings of drug suspects. Nathan Frandino reports. Continue reading
26May/15
UN Human Rights Chief says more attention must be paid to migrant boat crisis
The UN Human Rights Chief has called the EU response to the migrant boat crisis “inadequate” and said Asian countries must also do more to help the plight of thousands of migrants arriving on its shores.
01Apr/15
Boko Haram uses children as human bombs, commits “horrific abuse” – UN
Boko Haram Islamist militants are using children as human bombs and targeting women and girls for “horrific abuse”, the United Nations human rights chief says.