New mechanism must track and tackle ‘gross’ violations in Libya

New mechanism must track and tackle ‘gross’ violations in Libya

“Libyan authorities, armed groups, smugglers, and human traffickers should not assume that the eyes of the international community have now left Libya,” UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said. “It is crucial that we redouble efforts to secure accountability for past violations and continue to monitor the reality on the ground to prevent…

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Impunity driving violence in South Sudan, UN rights commission says

Impunity driving violence in South Sudan, UN rights commission says

The report by the UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan details how perpetrators of the most serious crimes – including widespread attacks against civilians and extrajudicial killings – go unpunished, with senior Government officials and military implicated in serious violations.  “Over several years, our findings have consistently shown that impunity for serious crimes…

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Government has increased Benazir sponsorship allowance from 7000 to 8500 rupees, Shazia Murri.

Government has increased Benazir sponsorship allowance from 7000 to 8500 rupees, Shazia Murri.

Shazia Murry. File photo Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Security Shazia Murri has directed to provide maximum relief to Benazir Kafalat beneficiaries. A high-level meeting of BISP was held under the chairmanship of Shazia Murri, in the meeting, Secretary BISP gave a briefing on various initiatives. In the briefing, it was mentioned that…

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Former Australian Test cricketer Michael Slater arrested again

Former Australian Test cricketer Michael Slater arrested again

Michael Slater. File photo Australia’s famous former cricketer Michael Slater was arrested again. According to Australian media, Michael Slater was arrested on Friday night for assaulting a police officer and is also facing domestic violence charges. According to media reports, Michael Slater will be charged with interfering with police work and assaulting a police officer….

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