The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights warned on Friday of intensifying violence in Myanmar and condemned the army's "outrageous" use of heavy weapons while urging a wider diplomatic effort to pressure the ruling generals.

UN rights commissioner warns of escalating Myanmar violence

The UN Human Rights Council will on Thursday discuss creating a broad, international investigation into violations surrounding the latest Gaza violence, but also of "systematic" abuses in the Palestinian territories and inside Israel.

UN rights council to discuss probing 'systematic' abuses in Palestinian territories, Israel

European countries presented a text Thursday to the UN's top rights body harshly condemning the coup in Myanmar and demanding the military release Aung San Suu Kyi and restore civilian rule.

UN Rights Council weighs approach to Myanmar coup

Diplomats and activists on Monday denounced intense Chinese lobbying, pressure and even threats to rein in criticism of Beijing during last month's session of the UN Human Rights Council.

Diplomats, activists decry Chinese 'threats' at UN rights council

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UN rights commissioner warns of escalating Myanmar violence

UN rights council to discuss probing 'systematic' abuses in Palestinian territories, Israel

UN Rights Council weighs approach to Myanmar coup

Diplomats, activists decry Chinese 'threats' at UN rights council