UN rights chief urges end to ‘repression’ of independent voices in Russia after Navalny’s death

The U.N. human rights chief called yesterday for a quick end to the “repression of independent voices” in Russia and expressed concerns about the “persecution” of opposition leader Alexei

UN expert says more needs to be done to address human rights abuses

The government of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has taken steps to to address human rights abuses in the country, including the killings of journalists and

West presses China as UN reviews its rights record, Beijing says it protects human rights

Western countries used a U.N.-backed review of China’s human rights record yesterday to press Beijing to do more to allow freedom of expression, protect the rights of ethnic

China says it is banning a United States research company and two analysts who have reported extensively on claims of human rights abuses committed against Uyghurs and

Son stolen at birth hugs Chilean mother for first time in 42 years

Hola, mamá.” What seems like an unremarkable greeting between mother and son was in this case anything but. Forty-two years ago, hospital workers took María

China urges Afghan changes on women’s roles

China yesterday called on Afghanistan to reform its radical policies excluding women from education and public life and “adopt a more resolute attitude in combating terrorism.”

UN rights body rejects Western bid to debate alleged Xinjiang abuses

In a close diplomatic victory for China, the U.N.'s top human rights body today voted down a proposal from Britain, Turkey, the United States and other mostly Western countries

China releases report on Xinjiang in response to Bachelet’s assessment

Defending its policies towards the Uighurs, China’s Permanent Mission to the UN in Geneva last week submitted a 131-page response document to the United Nations human

Beijing rejects UN report on Uyghur abuses in Xinjiang

China has denounced a long-delayed U.N. report that was released over its protest and that says the government’s arbitrary detention of Uyghurs and other mostly Muslim

UN investigator: Contemporary slavery extensive around globe

A U.N. investigator says contemporary forms of slavery are widely practiced around the world, including forced labor for Uyghur minority, bonded labor for the lowest caste

DSAL: Absence of domestic workers’ minimum wage due to ‘special’ work nature

The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) was yesterday grilled by the UN Human Rights Committee (UNHRC) over the absence of a minimum wage for domestic helpers.

UN human rights chief asks China to rethink Uyghur policies

The top U.N. human rights official said Saturday that she raised concerns with Chinese officials about the impact of the broad application of counterterrorism and

President Xi Jinping defends record to UN human rights chief

Chinese leader Xi Jinping defended China's record to the top U.N. human rights official today (Wednesday), saying each nation should be allowed to find its own path based on its

Beijing claims sabotage as UN official visits Xinjiang

China yesterday said the U.S., Britain and other foreign powers are seeking to sabotage its foreign relations by orchestrating criticism surrounding a trip by the top

Big read: Myanmar military uses systematic torture across country

The soldiers in rural Myanmar twisted the young man's skin with pliers and kicked him in the chest until he couldn't breathe. Then they taunted him about his family until his heart ached, too: "Your mom," they

June 4 vigil: MP closes case against two detainees, red bus

The Public Prosecutor's Office (MP) has closed its case against the two daughters of lawmaker Au Kam San, detained by the police on June 4, 2020, at the Senado Square

Australia warns of ‘arbitrary detention’ risk in China

CANBERRA — Australia on Tuesday warned its citizens that they may be at risk of "arbitrary detention" if they visit China. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said in an

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