Human rights

Bachelet calls for major re-think over impact of sanctions on human rights

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Bachelet calls for major re-think over impact of sanctions on human rights

[ad_1] While there is a place for asset bans, visa restrictions and other punitive measures against individuals who perpetrate severe human rights violations, the High Commissioner for Human Rights believes sanctions which target whole countries or sectors of economic activity, should be avoided.  “When sanctions target an entire country, or address entire economic sectors, it … Read more

Venezuela’s justice system aiding repression: Human rights probe

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Venezuela's justice system aiding repression: Human rights probe

[ad_1] In its second report mandated by the Human Rights Council, the UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, alleged that judges allowed evidence submitted by prosecutors to be used that had been obtained by torture, among other “recurrent” due process violations.  “In some of the cases reviewed, judges also failed to protect victims … Read more