24 March 2011 –A week after the Security Council authorized “all necessary measures” to protect civilians in Libya from Colonel Muammar Al-Qadhafi’s forces, speedy and decisive action by the world community remains crucial amid serious concerns of human rights abuses, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today. “The international community has acted together to avert a potential… Continue reading Speedy, Decisive International Action to Protect Civilians in Libya is Cital – UN Chief
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Fresh Influx of Tunisian Boat people Reaches Italy in Past 24 Hours, UN reports
15 March 2011 – Twenty-two boats carrying more than 1,600 persons, nearly all young Tunisian males, have landed on the small Italian island of Lampedusa in the past 24 hours, bringing the number of Tunisians reaching Italy since mid-January to just over 10,000, the United Nations refugee agency reported today. “The outflow from Tunisia is… Continue reading Fresh Influx of Tunisian Boat people Reaches Italy in Past 24 Hours, UN reports
UN Rights Chief Denounces Violence Against Journalists by Libyan Security Forces
10 March 2011 –The top United Nations human rights official today condemned the detention and possible torture of three journalists working for the British Broadcasting Corporation by Libyan security forces, stressing that the media must be allowed access to report what is happening inside the country. The three were trying to cover the situation… Continue reading UN Rights Chief Denounces Violence Against Journalists by Libyan Security Forces