Libya: human rights spotlight must be maintained, says UN rights chief
News briefing Translated and edited by: Committee for Justice Geneva: April 3, 2023 UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk confirmed on Monday […]
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Egypt: UN rights chief concerned about restrictions on civic space and arbitrary detention
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UN rights chief urges government of South Sudan fulfill its international obligations, protect civilians and ensure accountability
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