AJC Welcomes Suspension of Libya from UN Human Rights Council
NEW YORK, March 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — AJC welcomed today’s suspension of Libya’s membership in the UN Human Rights Council. The UN General Assembly approved the resolution without a vote, demonstrating the widespread support for this unpre…Continue Reading
U.N. assembly suspends Libya from human rights body
The U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday unanimously suspended Libya’s membership in the U.N. Human Rights Council because of violence by forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi against protesters.Continue Reading
UN throws Libya off human rights council
The United Nations on Tuesday suspended Libya from its main human rights body over Moamer Kadhafi’s crackdown on protests amid warnings of new Security Council action against the regime.Continue Reading
UN assembly suspends Libya from human rights body
The UN General Assembly has unanimously suspended Libya’s membership in the Human Rights Council because of violence against protesters.Continue Reading
Israel: Investigate Civilian Losses in Gaza Attacks
(Jerusalem) – Israel should investigate recent attacks on Gaza causing civilian casualties and take all necessary steps to avoid civilian harm, Human Rights Watch said today. Israeli attacks in 2011 have killed two and injured 34 civilians, according t…Continue Reading
Gaza: Stop Rocket Attacks Against Israel Civilians
(Jerusalem) – Hamas authorities in Gaza should take all possible steps to prevent Palestinian armed groups from launching rockets against Israeli population centers and hold accountable those who commit violations of the laws of war, Human Rights Watch…Continue Reading
UN suspends Libya from rights council
The 192 U.N. member nations suspended Libya on Tuesday from the U.N. Human Rights Council in the latest international effort to halt the Gadhafi regime’s violent crackdown on protesters.Continue Reading
UN General Assembly suspends Libya from Human Rights Council for attacks on protesters
The full membership of the United Nations on Tuesday suspended Libya from the U.N. Human Rights Council in the latest international effort to isolate Moammar Gadhafi’s government for its violent attacks on civilian protesters.Continue Reading
UN: Suspension From Rights Body Further Isolates Libya
(New York) – The UN General Assembly’s unprecedented decision to suspend Libya’s membership rights in the Human Rights Council (HRC) sends a strong message to those responsible for abuses in Libya that they will be held accountable, Human Rights Watch …Continue Reading
UN suspends Libya’s membership in Human Rights Council
New York, March 2 (DPA) The UN General Assembly decided Tuesday to suspend Libya’s membership in the 47-nation Human Rights Council after charging the government with crimes against humanity in the killings of civilian protesters.Continue Reading
UN kicks Libya off Human Rights Council
The UN General Assembly on Tuesday suspended Libya from the UN Human Rights Council over leader Moamer Kadhafi’s brutal crackdown on opposition protests.Continue Reading
UN suspends Libya from rights council
The full membership of the United Nations has suspended Libya from the U.N. Human Rights Council.Continue Reading
Haiti: Letter to US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
Dear Madam Secretary,
We write to urge the United States to support the government of Haiti in its decision to move forward with the prosecution of the former dictator Jean‑Claude Duvalier for grave violations of human rights.
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Libya’s Rulers Must Know Crimes against Humanity Will be Punished
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UN debates barring Libya from rights council
The UN General Assembly meets to discuss suspending Libya’s membership in the Human Rights Council.Continue Reading