Kenya and South Sudan must reveal fate and whereabouts of two abducted South Sudanese – UN expert group: A United Nations expert group on enforced disappearances* has called on the governments of Kenya and South Sudan to reveal the fate of two South Sudanese men who were abducted in Kenya last month. There has been no word of the men - Dong Samuel Luak, a human rights … [Read more...] about Kenya and South Sudan must reveal fate and whereabouts of two abducted South Sudanese – UN expert group
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Human Rights and Finance: UN Expert Launches Fact-Finding to Visit Tunisia
Human Rights and Finance: UN Expert Launches Fact-Finding to Visit Tunisia: The United Nations Independent Expert on foreign debt and human rights, Juan Pablo Bohoslavsky, will undertake an official visit to Tunisia from 20 to 28 February, to assess the effect of adjustment policies on the enjoyment of economic and social rights. He will also study the human rights impact of … [Read more...] about Human Rights and Finance: UN Expert Launches Fact-Finding to Visit Tunisia
UN expert urges Cameroon to restore internet services cut off in rights violation
UN expert urges Cameroon to restore internet services cut off in rights violation: A United Nations expert has called on the Government of Cameroon to restore internet services to predominantly English-speaking parts of the country which have been cut off in “an appalling violation of their right to freedom of expression.” “I am particularly concerned … [Read more...] about UN expert urges Cameroon to restore internet services cut off in rights violation
Sudan: UN Independent Expert to follow up on recommendations by the UN human rights system
Sudan: UN Independent Expert to follow up on recommendations by the UN human rights system: The United Nations Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in the Sudan, Aristide Nononsi, will carry out his third mission to the country from 10 to 22 February 2017 to assess the efforts undertaken by the Sudanese Government to comply with its international human rights … [Read more...] about Sudan: UN Independent Expert to follow up on recommendations by the UN human rights system
Malta Summit: “Is Libya the right disembarking point for migrants?” – UN rights expert
Malta Summit: “Is Libya the right disembarking point for migrants?” – UN rights expert: As European Union Heads of State or Government gather in Malta to discuss new measures targeting migration movements, including increased cooperation with Libya, a group of United Nations human rights experts* warn the EU against supporting a system in which migrants are pushed back to … [Read more...] about Malta Summit: “Is Libya the right disembarking point for migrants?” – UN rights expert
