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UN Human Rights Council
Kazakhstan’s Zhanaozen Syndrome
By Cholpon Orozobekova
Astana is taking harsh moves against freedom of assembly and international community is raising concerns.
Criticizing China on Human Rights: Missing the Forest for the Trees?
By Jin Kai
Focusing on individual stories is a poor way to evaluate China's human rights record.
Russia Loses Seat at the UN Human Rights Council
By Cholpon Orozobekova
UN member states voted against Russia, granting a symbolic victory to human rights organizations.
Negotiating Sri Lanka’s Future at the UN Human Rights Council
By Taylor Dibbert
Negotiations over another UN Human Rights Council resolution on Sri Lanka are ongoing, with many issues unresolved.
Sri Lanka Under the Microscope on Capitol Hill
By Taylor Dibbert
Sri Lanka's ongoing process toward post-war reconciliation and accountability is getting attention in Washington.
Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council: What Now?
By Taylor Dibbert
With the long-awaited report on Sri Lanka’s violent history finally out, what’s next for Colombo at the UN Human Rights Council?
Interview: UN Report on Sri Lanka
By Sanjay Kumar
Jehan Perera of Sri Lanka's National Peace Council responds to the UN Human Rights Council's report on the civil war.
Sri Lanka: Front and Center at the UN Human Rights Council
By Taylor Dibbert
Sri Lanka’s foreign minister recently delivered a strong speech in Geneva. Can the government match words with action?
Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council: Let the Debate Begin – Again
By Taylor Dibbert
Sri Lanka’s new government can expect a warm reception in Geneva, but many important questions remain unanswered.
Bhutan’s Human Rights Record Defies ‘Happiness’ Claim
By Vishal Arora
The UNHRC is looking at Bhutan’s record on human rights. It is less than stellar.
North Korea & Human Rights: Tolerating the Intolerable
By Clint Work
With all its provocations and abuses, there is still only one realistic option for dealing with North Korea.
China Dismisses UN Report on North Korea's Human Rights Violations
By Shannon Tiezzi
As predicted, China has officially come out against a UN report on North Korea's human rights abuses.