UN report finds ‘limited progress’ on human rights protections for Iraqis — Global Issues

UN report finds ‘limited progress’ on human rights protections for Iraqis — Global Issues

“The Government of Iraq admittedly operates in a complex environment, including within the context of stalled government formation,” said the Update on Accountability in Iraq, jointly published by the UN Assistance Mission there (UNAMI) and the UN human rights office, OHCHR. “However, continued impunity for killings, disappearances, abduction and torture…

Security Council debates tightening laws to deter crimes against humanity — Global Issues

Security Council debates tightening laws to deter crimes against humanity — Global Issues

Ambassadors were briefed by the President of the UN’s highest court, the UN human rights chief, and an Oxford University law professor, who advocated for the adoption of a convention on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity.  A draft developed by the International Law Commission, a UN expert…

‘Protracted political impasse’ further polarizing Libya — Global Issues

‘Protracted political impasse’ further polarizing Libya — Global Issues

“We are concerned that the protracted political impasse is having an increasingly negative impact on security,” said Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo. “A coordinated and constructive effort is required to prevent further polarization and end the political stalemate.” Commendable progress Last week, UN Special Advisor Stephanie Williams…

‘I rescued over 1000 trafficking victims’ — Global Issues

‘I rescued over 1000 trafficking victims’ — Global Issues

“My position as head of National Trafficking in Persons Investigation Office in Lithuania was very challenging, but also very interesting. I would conduct and coordinate domestic and international police operations and investigations that led to the identification and rescue of victims. We would receive information that there was a potential…

Lethal force by police officers must be barred from peaceful demonstrations — Global Issues

Lethal force by police officers must be barred from peaceful demonstrations — Global Issues

Moreover, it added that the country also failed to investigate and prosecute those responsible. “Any use of force must be in line with the fundamental principles of legality, necessity, and proportionality,” said Committee member Carlos Gómez Martínez. Lethal force The Committee issued its findings after reviewing a petition case filed…

Justice must prevail over alleged Libya war crimes, ICC Prosecutor tells Security Council — Global Issues

Justice must prevail over alleged Libya war crimes, ICC Prosecutor tells Security Council — Global Issues

Outlining a new four-pronged investigation strategy to the Security Council on Thursday, the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) pledged his commitment to delivering justice against crimes committed in Libya. “This situation cannot be a never-ending story”, said Karim Khan, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court.  “Justice delayed may…