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Cotonou, 27 November, 2024.- A UN expert today welcomed Benin’s innovative efforts to combat terrorism and violent extremism, particularly in its northern regions and called for timely judicial process in terrorism cases, in conformity with international human rights standards. “Benin has demonstrated a forward-looking approach by combining security measures andContinuar Leyendo

Canberra, 27 November, 2024.- Despite solid legal and institutional frameworks adopted by the Australian Government, a UN expert said today he was concerned by the low rate of prosecution and conviction of acts amounting to contemporary forms of slavery. In a statement at the end of his country visit toContinuar Leyendo

Geneva, 25 November, 2024.- The attack by Russian armed forces launched against Ukraine’s electricity system on 17 November 2024 risks a nuclear disaster that must be avoided at all costs, experts said today, calling on the Russian Government to immediately cease any further attacks on Ukraine’s electricity system. On 22Continuar Leyendo

Geneva, 25 November, 2024.- UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk today urged Nicaraguan lawmakers to reject proposed constitutional reforms that could further threaten the rule of law and deepen the country’s human rights crisis. “If adopted, these changes will sound the death knell for fundamental freedoms and ruleContinuar Leyendo

Geneva, 22 November, 2024.- News that Myanmar has the world’s largest number of casualties from landmines and unexploded ordnance “is only part of the story of the military junta’s attacks on people with disabilities in Myanmar”, UN experts said today. “The junta is doubling the impact of its extensive useContinuar Leyendo

Geneva, 20 November, 2024.- UN experts* today expressed alarm at an imminent execution in the United States using nitrogen hypoxia and said that this method may amount to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, or even torture. The execution of Carey Grayson scheduled for 21 November 2024 would be the thirdContinuar Leyendo

Geneva, 17 November, 2024.- As the leaders of the 19 member countries plus the African Union and the European Union gather in in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the G20 Leaders’ Summit, two UN experts called on G20 leaders to tax the super-rich to fill the gaps in financing theContinuar Leyendo

Geneva, 15 November 2024.- UN human rights experts* today urged authorities in Mozambique to prevent and immediately stop the violence and repression of journalists, lawyers, human rights defenders and protesters and ensure those responsible are investigated and prosecuted. Following the country’s 9 October 2024 elections, consistent reports suggest violence andContinuar Leyendo

Geneva, 11 November, 2024.- The Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression, Irene Khan* today expressed dismay at the unjustifiably long pre-trial detention of journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and called for the prompt resolution of her case by authorities in the Philippines. “Today, 11 November, Frenchie has finally hadContinuar Leyendo

Apia, 8 November, 2024.- Samoa, like other Small Pacific Island States, is facing a surging plastic tide, a UN expert said today, warning that while the country was taking measures to ban some plastics, including plastic bags, plastic straws and Styrofoam, it cannot keep up with growing amounts of plasticContinuar Leyendo