Tag: UNHRC
UN probes detainees’ alleged deaths, human rights abuses in Libya
The United Nations is investigating the deaths of at least 20 detainees in Libya, many believed to be political opponents, between March 2024 and September ... Read More
Geneva: Morocco reiterates calls for ending sufferings of sequestered populations in Tindouf Camps & for their registration
Morocco has urged again the UN High Commissioner for Refugees to end the five-decade humanitarian crisis suffered by the sequestered populations in the Polisario-controled Tindouf ... Read More
UNHRC: Mauritanian NGO decries human rights violations in Tindouf camps
Mauritanian NGO, the Network for Unity & Development, has denounced in Geneva the alarming human rights violations committed in the Polisario-controlled Tindouf camps (southern Algeria), ... Read More
UNHRC: Forty countries reaffirm support for Morocco’s full sovereignty over its entire Saharan territory
Forty countries have reiterated steadfast support for Morocco's full sovereignty over its entire Saharan territory during the 59th session of the UN Human Rights Council ... Read More
Urgent call for the immediate, safe return of children detained by armed groups
The Dakhla-based International Center for Research on the Prevention of Child Recruitment (IRCPCS) issued an urgent call in Geneva on Thursday for global mobilization to ... Read More
Morocco reaffirms before UNHRC commitment to promote respect for human rights
Morocco reaffirmed on Monday before the UN Human Rights Council its commitment and readiness to promote respect for human rights. The renewed commitment was expressed ... Read More
Means to strengthen global human rights system discussed in Rabat
Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, held talks on Friday in Rabat with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk. The ... Read More
Morocco’s presidency of HRC 57th session ends after adoption of 37 major resolutions
The 57th regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, held under the chairmanship of Morocco, concluded on Friday, oct.11. The session was marked ... Read More
UNHRC establishes advisory council on gender equality at Morocco’s initiative
The UN Human Rights Council (HRC) launched, at the initiative of the Moroccan presidency of this UN body, an Advisory Council on Gender Equality, aimed ... Read More
Rights groups blame Algeria for Polisario-committed rights violations in Tindouf camps
Algeria was severely condemned for the continuous rights violations endured by thousands of Sahrawis under the yoke of the Polisario militias in the Tindouf camps. ... Read More