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Human rights must be at the heart of historic election period in Myanmar: UN expert

Human rights must be at the heart of historic election period in Myanmar: UN expert

New York, Oct 30 (IBNS): A United Nations independent expert on Thursday called on all those in positions of authority in Myanmar to ensure that respect for the human rights of all must be at the core of the historic elections due to take place in 10 days' time.

Human rights, rule of law vital for sustainable development: Ban

Human rights, rule of law vital for sustainable development: Ban

New York, Apr 13 (IBNS): Kicking off the 13th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Doha, Qatar, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon along with several other top UN officials on Sunday spotlighted the critical connection between rule of law and sustainable development.

Sudan: UN rights office laments crackdown on rights activists

Sudan: UN rights office laments crackdown on rights activists

New York, Dec 13 (IBNS) The United Nations human rights office expressed deep concern on Fridayover a spate of detentions and prosecutions in Sudan which, it said, appeared aimed at “silencing political opposition and criticism” of the governing political party.

Safety of journalists essential to vibrant, democratic societies, UN rights chief stresses

Safety of journalists essential to vibrant, democratic societies, UN rights chief stresses

New York, June 12 (IBNS) “Sound, bold and independent” journalism is vital in any democratic society, the United Nations human rights chief declared Wednesday, stressing the need to ensure the safety of media workers, who have come under increasing attacks, harassment and intimidation over the past few years.