Condemning China for “severe and systematic” human rights violations in the Xinjiang region, 50 countries signed a statement during a UN debate calling for ''urgent attention'' to the atrocities against the Uyghurs.

50 countries at UN condemn China for Xinjiang human rights violations

The Hong Kong government expresses ‘strong disapproval’ after UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) says it was ‘alarmed’ over four minors sentenced to detention under national security law.

Hong Kong hits back over UN human rights criticism after four minors sent to a correctional centre

In a first, Kashmiri victims of cross-border terrorism addressed United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) event which has been welcomed by India. Tasleema and Shuaib highlighted the plight of the terror victims, especially Kashmiri women.

Kashmiri terror victims address UNHRC event, highlight plight; India welcomes move

The UN human rights council voted down a motion to hold a debate about alleged human rights abuses by China against Uighurs and other Muslims in Xinjiang in a victory for Beijing as it seeks to avoid further scrutiny. 11 countries including India abstained from voting in UNHRC on Uighurs.

UN body rejects debate on China's treatment of Uighur Muslims

In a major blow to weaker Muslims, the UNHRC has turned down a debate on China’s crack down in Xinjiang. Among the 47 member council, 17 voted in favour, 19 members voted against and 11 abstained.

WION Dispatch: UN body rejects debate on China's treatment of Uighur Muslims

UNHRC quashes debate on China's Uighurs, 11 abstain from voting

India and Ukraine are among 11 countries that abstained as the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Thursday (October 6) voted against holding a debate on alleged widespread abuses in China's Xinjiang region.

India, Ukraine among 11 nations to abstain as UNHRC rejects debate on Xinjiang

Western leaders are currently discussing whether to table a resolution at the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) for an independent probe into human rights abuses by China in Xinjiang, the Guardian has reported.

West mulling to table resolution at UN against China’s abuses in Xinjiang

The headquarters of several Palestinian human rights organisations in the occupied West Bank were raided by Israeli security forces on Thursday. According to an AFP report, the military said that during the overnight raids, troops and police officials "closed seven institutions and confiscated property.

Israel raids Palestinian NGOs, labelling them 'terrorist organisations'; UN calls action 'arbitrary'

Sunday has been a day of rescues in the Mediterranean sea as the Italian Coast Guard along with European charities such as Sea-Watch and SOS Mediterannee rescued over 1,100 migrants, adrift near the Libyan coast and other places.

Italian Coast Guard and charities rescue 1,100 migrants in the Mediterranean sea; 5 found dead

World Refugee Day: Brazilian artist Marina Amaral's photos bring refugee stories to life

UNHRC chief Michelle Bachelet holds a news briefing at the end of her six-day trip to China. A contentious and highly criticized visit by the West comes at a time when Beijing is facing global backlash of alleged human rights abuses of Uyghur Muslims.

UNHRC Commissioner's briefing: 'Raised concerns about Uyghurs,' says Bachelet

UNHRC chief Michelle Bachelet is all set to conclude her six-day visit to the Asian nation. A contentious and highly criticized visit by the West comes at a time when Beijing is facing global backlash of alleged human rights abuses of Uyghur Muslims.

UNHRC Chief Michelle Bachelet to conclude 6-day China visit

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet begins a visit to China on Monday, the first trip by a holder of the office since 2005.

UN Human Rights chief begins historic 6-day visit to China

The United Nations General Assembly will vote on a draft resolution on whether to suspend Russia from the UNHRC over atrocities in Ukraine or not. The move was first initiated by the US in response to the Bucha killings.

UN to vote on suspending Russia from United Nations Human Rights Council

The West gears up to oust Russia from human rights body

The United Nations General Assembly will vote on a draft resolution on whether to suspend Russia from the UNHRC over atrocities in Ukraine or not. The move was first initiated by the US in response to the Bucha killings. India's neutrality on test at United Nations General Assembly

India's neutrality on test at United Nations General Assembly

In a few hours from now, the United Nations General Assembly will vote on whether suspend Russia from the UNHRC over atrocities in Ukraine or not. The move was first initiated by the US in response to the Bucha killings.

UNGA to vote on whether suspend Russia from the UNHRC over atrocities in Ukraine

The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Friday voted strongly in favor of a resolution condemning alleged human rights violations in Ukraine stemming from the Russian aggression and setting up an independent international commission of inquiry to investigate them.

32 countries including Nepal backs UNHRC to probe into Ukraine-Russia war violations

A UN environmental report published on Tuesday said pollution by states and companies contributes to more deaths globally than COVID-19, calling for "immediate and ambitious action" to ban some toxic chemicals.

In contrast to Covid's 5.9 million deaths, this malady kills more than 9 million people every year

From the Uighurs in China to the Rohingya in Myanmar, the last decade has seen a rapid rise in human rights violations. To make matters worse, abusers like China and Pakistan are placed on the UN rights body. Watch Palki Sharma's message on World Human Rights day.

Gravitas: Rights abusers on UN Human Rights Council

The UN refugee agency UNHCR started to airlift supplies to Kabul on Tuesday to help hundreds of thousands of displaced Afghans build shelters ahead of the winter.

UN airlifts winter shelters for displaced Afghans

Three and a half years after its dramatic walkout, Washington is poised to return to a seat on the human rights council after the former trump administration withdrew from the global body.

Washington poised to return to seat on UNHRC after three and a half years

India too voiced its concerns around the use of Afghanistan soil by terror groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba. It also reiterated its concerns around the rights of women, children, and minorities.

India at UNHRC: Hope terrorists don't use Afghan soil

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