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US Separating Children From Parents Is "Unconscionable": UN Rights Chief
The UN human rights chief on Monday urged Washington to stop separating migrant children from their parents at the US border, describing the policy as "unconscionable".
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"Seems Anyone Is Liable To Be Shot Dead" In Gaza, Says United Nations
The UN rights office said Tuesday it seemed that any Palestinian protesting in Gaza, regardless of whether they pose an imminent threat, is "liable" to be killed by Israeli forces.
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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Needs "Psychiatric Evaluation": UN Rights Chief
The UN human rights chief said Friday that Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who has launched profanity-laced diatribes against United Nations rapporteurs, needs "psychiatric evaluation".
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Donald Trump Breaking Torture Taboo, Global Laws Threatened: UN Rights Boss
The United Nations' top rights official accused US President Donald Trump of breaking taboos by suggesting bringing back torture, and warned world powers against undermining civil liberties in their fight against terrorists.
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Donald Trump As President Would Pose Global Danger: UN Rights Chief
The world will be in danger if Republican nominee Donald Trump becomes president of the United States, the top United Nations human rights official said on Wednesday.
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Donald Trump Would Be 'Dangerous' From Global Viewpoint: UN Rights Boss
If Republican candidate Donald Trump is elected president of the United States, it would be "dangerous from an international point of view", the top United Nations human rights official said on Wednesday.
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India Snubs UN Rights Chief On Kashmir Violence, Says No Comparison With PoK
India has rejected a statement by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein after he called on India to allow an international mission to visit Kashmir. Speaking at the UN, the commissioner said, "We had received reports, and continue to do so, claiming Indian authorities had used force excessively against the civilian populat...
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UN Rights Chief Condemns Syria Abuses Under Assad's Rule
UN Human Rights Commissioner Zeid Ra'ad al Hussein condemned the Syrian government on Tuesday, in a wide-ranging speech cataloguing human rights abuses around the world.
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Turkey Criticises UN Rights Boss For Comments On Failed Coup
Turkey today criticised a top UN human rights official for saying Ankara should stem its "thirst for revenge" after a failed coup attempt and denied people's rights were being violated in a purge of officials and professional ranks.
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South Sudan Rejects United Nation's Accusations Of Rape, Killing By Its Soldiers
South Sudan rejected today accusations from the UN that its soldiers had raped and killed civilians during and after ethnically-charged fighting last month in the capital Juba.
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United Nation's Rights Boss Deplores 'Mass Executions' In Iran
The hanging of up to 20 people in Iran this week follows serious doubts about the fairness of their trials and respect for due process, leading to a "grave injustice", the United Nations' top human rights official said tioday.
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Indonesia Rebuffs UN, European Union Appeals To Halt Looming Executions
Indonesia quickly rebuffed appeals from the UN human rights chief and the European Union to abandon plans to execute 14 people for drug crimes as preparations intensified today at the prison island where the death row inmates are held.
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UN Rights Boss Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein Deplores Orlando Shooting
The top U.N. human rights official on Monday condemned the deadly attack by a gunman targeting people at a homosexual bar in Orlando, Florida.
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Saudi Blogger Raif Badawi, a Fighter for Free Speech
Jailed Saudi blogger Raif Badawi, named winner of the Sakharov prize today, is known as a fighter for free speech sentenced to 1,000 lashes for insulting Islam.
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Mexico Troops Must Leave Streets: UN Rights Official
The United Nations' human rights chief called on Mexico on Wednesday to set a timetable for the withdrawal of military forces from controversial police work.
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US Separating Children From Parents Is "Unconscionable": UN Rights Chief
The UN human rights chief on Monday urged Washington to stop separating migrant children from their parents at the US border, describing the policy as "unconscionable".
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"Seems Anyone Is Liable To Be Shot Dead" In Gaza, Says United Nations
The UN rights office said Tuesday it seemed that any Palestinian protesting in Gaza, regardless of whether they pose an imminent threat, is "liable" to be killed by Israeli forces.
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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Needs "Psychiatric Evaluation": UN Rights Chief
The UN human rights chief said Friday that Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who has launched profanity-laced diatribes against United Nations rapporteurs, needs "psychiatric evaluation".
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Donald Trump Breaking Torture Taboo, Global Laws Threatened: UN Rights Boss
The United Nations' top rights official accused US President Donald Trump of breaking taboos by suggesting bringing back torture, and warned world powers against undermining civil liberties in their fight against terrorists.
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Donald Trump As President Would Pose Global Danger: UN Rights Chief
The world will be in danger if Republican nominee Donald Trump becomes president of the United States, the top United Nations human rights official said on Wednesday.
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Donald Trump Would Be 'Dangerous' From Global Viewpoint: UN Rights Boss
If Republican candidate Donald Trump is elected president of the United States, it would be "dangerous from an international point of view", the top United Nations human rights official said on Wednesday.
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India Snubs UN Rights Chief On Kashmir Violence, Says No Comparison With PoK
India has rejected a statement by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein after he called on India to allow an international mission to visit Kashmir. Speaking at the UN, the commissioner said, "We had received reports, and continue to do so, claiming Indian authorities had used force excessively against the civilian populat...
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UN Rights Chief Condemns Syria Abuses Under Assad's Rule
UN Human Rights Commissioner Zeid Ra'ad al Hussein condemned the Syrian government on Tuesday, in a wide-ranging speech cataloguing human rights abuses around the world.
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Turkey Criticises UN Rights Boss For Comments On Failed Coup
Turkey today criticised a top UN human rights official for saying Ankara should stem its "thirst for revenge" after a failed coup attempt and denied people's rights were being violated in a purge of officials and professional ranks.
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South Sudan Rejects United Nation's Accusations Of Rape, Killing By Its Soldiers
South Sudan rejected today accusations from the UN that its soldiers had raped and killed civilians during and after ethnically-charged fighting last month in the capital Juba.
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United Nation's Rights Boss Deplores 'Mass Executions' In Iran
The hanging of up to 20 people in Iran this week follows serious doubts about the fairness of their trials and respect for due process, leading to a "grave injustice", the United Nations' top human rights official said tioday.
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Indonesia Rebuffs UN, European Union Appeals To Halt Looming Executions
Indonesia quickly rebuffed appeals from the UN human rights chief and the European Union to abandon plans to execute 14 people for drug crimes as preparations intensified today at the prison island where the death row inmates are held.
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UN Rights Boss Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein Deplores Orlando Shooting
The top U.N. human rights official on Monday condemned the deadly attack by a gunman targeting people at a homosexual bar in Orlando, Florida.
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Saudi Blogger Raif Badawi, a Fighter for Free Speech
Jailed Saudi blogger Raif Badawi, named winner of the Sakharov prize today, is known as a fighter for free speech sentenced to 1,000 lashes for insulting Islam.
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Mexico Troops Must Leave Streets: UN Rights Official
The United Nations' human rights chief called on Mexico on Wednesday to set a timetable for the withdrawal of military forces from controversial police work.
