Geopolitics
New York: The finance industry’s demand for new sources of capital worldwide to satisfy investors, is having a serious negative impact on the enjoyment of human rights, a group of UN-appointed independent rights experts have warned. more
Human rights and counter-terrorism must go hand-in-hand, say UN experts
New York, Apr 17 (JEN): Only through a strict adherence to international human rights standards can the world’s counter-terrorism strategies ultimately succeed, two United Nations hum ...
Venezuela: UN rights chief calls for immediate release of opposition leader, politicians
New York, Oct 21 (JEN) Expressing serious concern at the detention of Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo López, as well as more than 69 other people who were arrested in February durin ...
