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South Africa ‘on the precipice of explosive xenophobic violence’, UN experts warn |

·July 15, 2022·3 min read

In a statement released on Friday, the rights experts cited “Operation Dudula” as an example of hate speech. Originally a social media campaign, Operation Dudula has become an umbrella for the mobilization of violent protests, vigilante violence, arson targeting migrant-owned homes and businesses, and even the murder of foreign nationals....

Brazil: ‘Racialized’ police killings, evidence reforms are needed, say experts |

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·July 11, 2022·2 min read

“We have repeatedly raised our concerns about the excessive and lethal use of force used by Brazilian law enforcement officials and the disproportionate impact on Brazilians of African descent,” the three experts said in a statement. “However, the latest reports of police brutality appear to show that such human rights...

Sanctions having negative impact on scientific research, rights experts warn |

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·July 8, 2022·2 min read

Scientific research and academic freedom are under threat, they warned, following reports that research submitted by scholars from sanctioned countries were being disqualified from publication. Expanding the application of unilateral sanctions into areas of scientific and academic research adversely affects scholars from sanctioned countries and threatens academic freedom, say UN...

Myanmar: Death sentences ‘vile attempt at instilling fear’, rights experts charge |

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·June 11, 2022·5 min read

Special Rapporteurs Thomas Andrews and Morris Tidball-Binz, fear the development could signal the start of a spate of executions in a country which has not carried out capital punishment in more than 30 years. Disregard for human rights “The illegitimate military junta is providing the international community with further evidence...

UN human rights experts urge China to allow them ‘full access’ |

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·June 10, 2022·2 min read

“Strengthening engagement with independent human rights experts and Human Rights Council mechanisms is crucial to full and transparent enforcement of China’s human rights obligations,” the group of more than 40 experts said, ahead of the Council’s landmark 50th session, which begins on Monday. Systemic violations In a statement, they recalled...