The U.N. Human Rights Office is condemning Algeria’s crackdown on members of the pro-democracy Hirak movement and is calling on the authorities to end its violence against peaceful protesters. Nationwide street protests have resumed in recent weeks, de…
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UN Rights Office Condemns Algeria’s Crackdown on Pro-Democracy Movement
The U.N. Human Rights Office is condemning Algeria’s crackdown on members of the pro-democracy Hirak movement and is calling on the authorities to end its violence against peaceful protesters. Nationwide street protests have resumed in recent weeks, de…
In Recorded Vote, General Assembly Adopts Resolution Underlining United Nations Cooperation with Chemical Weapons Prohibition Organization
Five Other Texts Adopted, Including One Encouraging Strengthening Kimberly Process for Removing Conflict Diamonds from Global Supply ChainThe General Assembly adopted six draft resolutions today, including one — by a recorded vote — that underscored co…
In Recorded Vote, General Assembly Adopts Resolution Underlining United Nations Cooperation with Chemical Weapons Prohibition Organization
Five Other Texts Adopted, Including One Encouraging Strengthening Kimberly Process for Removing Conflict Diamonds from Global Supply ChainThe General Assembly adopted six draft resolutions today, including one — by a recorded vote — that underscored co…
279 Kidnapped Nigerian Schoolgirls Released by Their Captors
Many Nigerians are expressing relief after more than 270 schoolgirls kidnapped in northwestern Zamfara state were freed by their captors Tuesday. But in the midst of the celebration, some prominent human rights activists are calling for accountable le…
Diplomats: UN Security Council to Meet Thursday on Ethiopia’s Tigray
The U.N. Security Council will meet Thursday to discuss the humanitarian situation in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, diplomats told AFP Tuesday. The meeting, requested by Ireland, will be held behind closed doors at midday and is not guaranteed to lead to t…