United Nations Human Rights Council

South Sudan’s guns silent – for now

Africa Deprose Muchena - 6 Mar 2020

They’ll roar again unless there’s justice for atrocities and the armed forces are reformed

UN sounds alarm over climate change’s impact on human rights

Article Agency - 9 Sep 2019

The UN rights chief also highlighted the impact climate change is having on insecurity around the world

Sports court set to deliver Semenya judgment

Article Luke Feltham - 1 May 2019

Whatever the outcome of the athlete’s appeal, it is an important day in sporting history

Parents of slain journalist demand justice from South Sudan

Africa Sam Mednick - 12 Apr 2019

The autopsy report implies that freelancer Chris Allen’s death was no accident - but the government has no intention to investigate

Burundi to shut UN rights office: sources

Africa Agency - 6 Dec 2018

In September, Burundi threatened to quit the rights council altogether after another report pointed to crimes against humanity in the country

Yemenis’ blood is on SA’s hands

Article Suraya Dadoo - 26 Oct 2018

Despite the evidence of Denel’s missiles being used, the country is still fawning over its Saudi benefactors

France ban on face veil ‘violates’ women’s rights — UN panel

Article Agency - 24 Oct 2018

The UN Human Rights Committee calls on France to review its 2010 law banning women from covering their faces in public

US withdraws from UN Human Rights Council

Article Kiri Rupiah - 19 Jun 2018

Ambassador Nikki Haley’s announcement comes a month after the UNHRC voted to probe the killing of Palestinians in Gaza by Israeli security forces

Hurricane Maria: Death toll 70 times more than estimated

Article bogdan TagDiv - 31 May 2018

A new study has showed that the hurricane that hit Puerto Rico in 2017 was far deadlier than previously estimated

Rwanda, Uganda deny Israel deal to host African migrants

Africa Al Jazeera - 8 Jan 2018

Israel approved a plan to force asylum seekers to choose between indefinite detention in an Israeli prison, or deportation to a third African country

Rights group fights for coloured people at UN session

Article Govan Whittles - 28 Mar 2017

Camissa has taken its discrimination argument to the UN Human Rights Council.

AU-backed tribunal jails Chadian dictator Hissène Habré

Article Malick Rokhy Ba - 31 May 2016

The trial and judgment on the continent has been hailed by the United Nations, Human Rights Watch and other countries and organisations.

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Mbalula defends changing taxi operating times

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SAB Zenzele’s special AGM postponed until further notice

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20th Edition of the National Teaching Awards

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Awards affirm the vital work that teachers do

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2020 Humanities Award winners reflect a contribution to diversity and social justice, echoing South Africa’s socioeconomic condition

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The HSS Awards ensure that the humanities and social sciences thrive

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SAB Zenzele special AGM rescheduled to March 25 2020

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New voting arrangements are being made to safeguard the health of shareholders