China may have committed crimes against humanity in Xinjiang, says UN
China's "arbitrary and discriminatory detention" of Uyghurs and other Muslims in its Xinjiang region may constitute crimes against humanity.
Thu Sep 01 2022
Rohingya demand favourable environment in Myanmar for repatriation
Rohingya youth leader Khin Maung said they are not satisfied with the slow movement of the UN in resolving the Rohingya crisis.
Wed Aug 17 2022
After criticism over China, UN rights chief declines second term
Bachelet will leave the post after one term. The surprise announcement comes after China visit in May.
Mon Jun 13 2022
UN rights chief speaks with Xi amid criticism of China trip
Bachelet said that her meetings with Xi and other officials had been a valuable opportunity to speak directly about human rights issues.
Thu May 26 2022
US calls UN rights chief's visit to China a mistake
Price said Bachelet would not be able to obtain a full picture "of the atrocities, the crimes against humanity, and genocide" in Xinjiang.
Wed May 25 2022
Israeli use of force at journalist Shireen Abu Akleh's funeral 'shocking,' - UN rights chief
The UN Human Rights chief on Saturday expressed shock at Israeli authorities' use of force at the funeral of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.
Sun May 15 2022
Myanmar army engaged in torture, mass killings, war crimes - UN
Many victims were shot in the head, burned to death, arrested arbitrarily, tortured, or used as human shields, UN's Michelle Bachelet said.
Wed Mar 16 2022
Civilian death toll in Ukraine at least 102 but feared higher - UN
Some 422,000 Ukrainians have fled their homeland, with many more displaced within the country, UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet said.
Mon Feb 28 2022
UN says to publish findings soon on abuses in Xinjiang
The United Nations' human rights office is finalising its assessment of the situation in China's Xinjiang region.
Sat Dec 11 2021
Guterres says UN negotiating with China on unfettered access to Xinjiang
Activists have expressed skepticism about the prospects for a meaningful visit with unfettered access in China.
Mon Mar 29 2021
Widespread ageism worsened by pandemic: UN
Guterres says ageism damages individual health and dignity as well as economies and societies writ large.
Thu Mar 18 2021
UN rights chief seeks sanctions against Sri Lanka generals
Sri Lankan government forces crushed separatist guerrillas in a military campaign that ended in May 2009.
Thu Jan 28 2021
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Thu Jan 28 2021
COVID toll turns spotlight on Europe's taboo of data by race
Whether minority communities trust hospital staff to treat them fairly, or have equal access to healthcare, could also play a role.
Thu Nov 19 2020
Chile battles worst forest fires in its history
Chile's Minister of Foreign Affairs Heraldo Munoz told reporters his country has requested international aid to tackle the blazes.
Tue Jan 24 2017
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024