UN Expert Urges Philippines to Stop Crackdown on Press Freedom
The UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan condemned on July 14 the Philippines Court of
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Authoritarian Leaders Attacking Journalists and Media Outlets: UN Report
Reporters getting killed while chasing a story. Online attacks against women journalists, including death and rape threats. Targeted electronic surveillance
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UN Experts Ask China to Address Human Rights Concerns
The experts stressed the value of constructive dialogue with the Government by all UN human rights entities. A group of
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Afghanistan Facing Extreme Human Rights Challenges: UN Expert
Bennett noted that armed hostilities in many parts of the country had ceased and there was a consequent reduction in
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Human Rights Defenders Face Threats At Belarus Border: UN Experts
Armed soldiers reportedly harassed journalists covering the arrival of migrants and asylum seekers. UN human rights experts* have said that
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UN Experts Condemn Human Rights Violations at Guantanamo Bay
The experts called on the U.S. Government to close the site, return detainees home or to safe third countries. On
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