United nations human rights council articles
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‘At the United Nations, the flag of human rights still flies at half-mast’
For nearly 80 years, US officials at the UN have reliably and loyally raised their hands to veto any resolution to prevent or limit genocide when that resolution challenges US or Israel’s dominance.
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US expected to sanction IDF unit over alleged human rights abuses
Benjamin Netanyahu reacted with fury to reports that the Netzah Yehuda unit would be subject to US sanctions
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Council of Europe human rights watchdog condemns UK’s Rwanda bill
Commissioner expresses grave concern after Rishi Sunak’s asylum policy passes parliamentary stagesThe Council of Europe’s human rights watchdog has condemned Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda scheme, saying it raises “major issues about the human rights of asylum seekers and the rule of law”.The body’s human rights commissioner, Michael O’Flaherty, said the bill, expected to be signed into law on Tuesday after passing its parliamentary stages on Monday night, was a grave concern and should not be used to...