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Rwanda’s Lessons Not Implemented in Sri Lanka, Says UN

February 27, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

The UN Human Rights High Commissioner, Navi Pillay, says Sri Lanka has broken its promise to improve human rights in the island nation. Pillay said the Rajapaksa regime had failed to investigate atrocities, as it promised the UN a year … read more »

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Eritrea: Government Accused of Human Rights Abuses

June 19, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The United Nations human rights chief, Navi Pillay, on Monday accused Eritrea of carrying out torture and summary executions. Ms. Pillay told the United Nations Human Rights Council that there were 5,000 to 10,000 political prisoners in Eritrea, which holds … read more »

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Pillay condemns “vicious” assaults by Egyptian security officers on unarmed protestors, including women.

December 19, 2011 by IndepthAfrica

GENEVA, Switzerland, December 19, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay on Monday strongly condemned the brutal suppression of demonstrations by military and security forces in Tahrir Square, Cairo, which have reportedly left … read more »

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