UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet said Saturday that the potential extradition and prosecution of Julian Assange raised concerns for media freedom and could have a “chilling effect” on investigative journalism.
The UN rights chief decried Thursday that President Jair Bolsonaro had stepped up his attacks on Brazil’s judiciary and voting system ahead of October elections, warning of the threat to democracy.
The UN human rights chief on Monday condemned the execution of four prisoners, including a former lawmaker from Aung San Suu Kyi’s party and a prominent activist, as “cruel and regressive”.
Dozens of rights groups called Wednesday for the resignation of UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet, charging that she “whitewashed” Beijing’s “atrocities” during her trip to China last month.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told leaders in Beijing he expects them to allow UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet to make a “credible” visit to China including a stop in the troubled Xinjiang region, his spokesman said Saturday.
Countries considering introducing vaccine mandates in the fight against Covid-19 must ensure they respect human rights, the UN rights chief said Wednesday, stressing that forced
Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Friday (Oct. 8) assured that the government is not hiding its findings on the cases of deaths in its drug war.
Chilean President Michelle Bachelet said on Wednesday that globalization is an irreversible reality despite global economic and trade challenges.
Chile’s President Michelle Bachelet spoke on the phone with US President Donald Trump on Sunday, discussing bilateral ties and the situation in Venezuela.
