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AFP The UN human rights chief said Thursday his agency was “in survival mode” due to funding shortfalls, as he launched a $400 million appeal to tackle global rights crises in 2026. [1]
Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow will travel to Geneva next week to attend a high-level meeting of the United Nations' top human rights body, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. [2]
Mizzima On 26 May, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) released a comprehensive report ahead of an upcoming session of the Human Rights Council. (confirmed by 2 sources) [3]
Mizzima On 30 June, the National Unity Government’s Ministry of Human Rights released a statement welcoming the UN Human Rights Council’s discussion on Myanmar, supporting the High Commissioner’s report and the Special Rapporteur’s update. (confirmed by 2 sources) [4]
YANGON/BANGKOK -- On Feb. 1, Myanmar's military detained State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint in the country's first coup since 1988, bringing an end to a decade of civilian rule. [5]
NEW YORK -- Welcome to Nikkei Asia's podcast: Asia Stream. Each episode, Asia Stream tracks and analyzes the Indo-Pacific with a mix of expert interviews and original reporting by our correspondents from across the globe. [6]
GENEVA — The UN’s top human rights official said on Monday that as many as 200,000 people are being held in North Korean political prison camps rife with torture, rape and slave labor, and that some of the abuses may amount to crimes against humanity... [8]
Burma’s human rights record over the past four and a half years will be put under the microscope next month when the country is scheduled for review by the UN Human Rights Council, just two days before a highly anticipated general election. [9]
AFP The UN human rights chief said Thursday his agency was “in survival mode” due to funding shortfalls, as he launched a $400 million appeal to tackle global rights crises in 2026.
Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow will travel to Geneva next week to attend a high-level meeting of the United Nations' top human rights body, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Mizzima On 26 May, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) released a comprehensive report ahead of an upcoming session of the Human Rights Council.
Mizzima On 30 June, the National Unity Government’s Ministry of Human Rights released a statement welcoming the UN Human Rights Council’s discussion on Myanmar, supporting the High Commissioner’s report and the Special Rapporteur’s update.
YANGON/BANGKOK -- On Feb. 1, Myanmar's military detained State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint in the country's first coup since 1988, bringing an end to a decade of civilian rule.
NEW YORK -- Welcome to Nikkei Asia's podcast: Asia Stream. Each episode, Asia Stream tracks and analyzes the Indo-Pacific with a mix of expert interviews and original reporting by our correspondents from across the globe.
GENEVA — The UN’s top human rights official said on Monday that as many as 200,000 people are being held in North Korean political prison camps rife with torture, rape and slave labor, and that some of the abuses may amount to crimes against humanity
Burma’s human rights record over the past four and a half years will be put under the microscope next month when the country is scheduled for review by the UN Human Rights Council, just two days before a highly anticipated general election.