Human Rights
Children with disabilities more likely to face violence, says UN-backed study
Children at a disability centre in Hargesia, capital of Somaliland.
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Public Execution of Woman Raises Fears for Afghanistan’s Future
A video apparently showing the Taliban executing an Afghan woman accused of adultery has sparked international outrage. The killing highlights ongoing fears of what will happen to women’s rights in Afghanistan once international forces leave.
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UN independent experts call on Philippines to protect human rights defenders
Two United Nations independent experts called on the Government of the Philippines to urgently adopt measures to protect human rights defenders and investigate the increasing number of threats and killings targeting them over the past months.
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UNICEF warns of increasing violence against children in northern Mali
Armed conflict in northern Mali has forced thousands to flee their homes and seek refuge in neighbouring countries such as Niger.
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UN Human Rights Council condemns violence in Syria
Syrian refugees receive supplies from UNHCR in northern Lebanon.
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Somalia: UN and partners note roadmap progress, voice concern over missed deadlines
While noting progress, the international group that brings together the United Nations and its diplomatic partners in support of efforts to restore peace and stability in Somalia today expressed concern over the missing of deadlines which form part of the process of ending the country's current transitional governing arrangements on 20 August this year.
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UN human rights chief renews call on Security Council to refer Syria to ICC
High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay speaks to reporters after a closed-door briefing on Syria to the Security Council.
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Protracted refugee situations in Liberia and Angola come to an end – UN
Angolan refugees.
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UN human rights experts condemn recent execution in Iran
Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Iran Ahmed Shaheed.
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UN human rights expert demands Israel halt demolition of Palestinian homes
Special Rapporteur Richard Falk.
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