Tag: United Nations Human Rights Council

Sri Lanka seeks India’s support ahead of UNHRC session
23Feb By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia

Sri Lanka seeks India’s support ahead of UNHRC session

Ahead of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session in March, Sri Lanka has sought India’s support in UNHRC’s probe in Colombia’s record in human rights and related accountability.According to media reports, Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has written to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking support during the upcoming session of the UNHRC.Foreign Secretary Jayanath Colombage said that it was part of the president’s efforts to secure the support of the member states.“We made the first request from India. When he (Rajapaksa) meets with the envoys of the respective countries, he hands over these letters to be sent to their leaders,” the Foreign Secretary said.The core group of countries that work on Sri Lanka’s issue at the UNHRC has indicated that it will move a ...
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China, Russia pull out from UNHRC resolution on Myanmar
13Feb By Mike TrudellNo Comments
China, World

China, Russia pull out from UNHRC resolution on Myanmar

China and Russia on Friday pulled out from a United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) resolution which calls for the release of Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint along with other detained persons following the military coup on February 1.China, Russia and others pulled out and their envoys said they are “disassociating” from the resolution. Myanmar’s ambassador called the document unacceptable.Earlier, UN Special Rapporteur Thomas Andrews had condemned the arbitrary detention of government officials and human rights leaders in Myanmar.He also cited “growing reports and photographic evidence” that security forces have used live ammunition against protesters.The UNHRC resolution stressed the need to refrain from violence and fully respect human rights, fund...
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