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Human rights defenders in Viet Nam should 'never be treated as criminals,' says UN rights office

Human rights defenders in Viet Nam should 'never be treated as criminals,' says UN rights office

New York, July 29(Just Earth News): The United Nations rights office expressed concern on Friday over the intensifying crackdown in Viet Nam against human rights defenders who have questioned or criticized the Government and its policies.

Honduras: Killing of rights defenders highlight perils they face, says UN rights office

Honduras: Killing of rights defenders highlight perils they face, says UN rights office

New York, Aug 20 (Just Earth News): With at least eight human rights defenders killed in Honduras this year, two United Nations and international rights experts on Friday said the country is one of the most hostile and dangerous for rights defenders and urged the Government to take urgent steps to ensure their protection.

Cambodia: UN experts urge end to attacks against civil society, human rights defenders

Cambodia: UN experts urge end to attacks against civil society, human rights defenders

New York, May 13 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations human rights experts on Thursday called on the Government of Cambodia to stop a clampdown on civil society, human rights defenders, parliamentarians and UN personnel, and instead protect civil society and respect fundamental freedoms in the country.