Human rights

Malacanang questions UN Special Rapporteur’s objectivity, professionalism

  (Eagle News) -- Malacanang has put into question the objectivity and professionalism of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on…

At UN, US warns of human rights in Iran, Cuba, N.Korea

UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) -- The United States on Tuesday singled out North Korea and Syria over human rights…

Amal Clooney urges Iraq to allow probe of IS crimes

UNITED NATION, United States (AFP) -- Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney on Thursday urged Iraq to agree to a UN…

President Duterte calls UN High Commissioner “a little bit crazy” for interfering in PHL affairs

  (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte called the United Nations High Commissioner on Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein…

US to talk to President Duterte on Visiting Forces Agreement

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The United States of America will talk with the Philippine government after President Rodrigo…

Blast at Syria-Turkey border kills 20 rebels: monitor

BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) -- At least 20 Syrian rebels were killed in a blast at a border crossing with Turkey…

Illegal drugs and human rights

QUEZON City, Philippines (October 4) - Several concerns were raised regarding the state of human rights in the Philippines. The United Nations…

Thai authorities bar Amnesty International talk on torture

BANGKOK, Thailand  (AFP) -- Thai authorities blocked an Amnesty International news conference on torture in the kingdom Wednesday, the watchdog said,…

Security is high in Vientiane ahead of regional meeting

  (REUTERS)  Laos is set to welcome world leaders ahead of an annual summit as it increased security on the…

Philippines’ Duterte: Obama must listen to me on human rights

(REUTERS)  Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday he was ready to discuss any issues with Barack Obama when they…

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