HRC39: Call to renew the mandate of the Commission of Inquiry on Burundi
8 August 2018
Version française ci-dessous To Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer
Version française ci-dessous To Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer
DefendDefenders examines Burundi’s abysmal record as a member of the UN Human Rights Council.
Highlights of our advocacy work at the Council
In a report submitted today to the UN Universal Periodic
5th Focal Point Meeting 2 and 3 July 2018 –
The UN Human Rights Council (“the Council”) showed its resolve to address the crimes committed in Eritrea by extending the mandate of its top expert on the country today. A new Special Rapporteur on Eritrea will soon succeed Ms. Sheila Keetharuth, who has served for six years on the position and played a key role in shining a light on the country’s human rights record, which remains one of the most abysmal in the world.
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UN Human Rights Council – 38th regular session Item 6:
DefendDefenders call attention to worrying developments in Sudan and Tanzania.
UN Human Rights Council – 38th regular session Item 4: