Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein
Egypt denounces UN rights chief’s concerns on political violations ahead of election
Egypt
March 9, 2018
Egypt denounces UN rights chief’s concerns on political violations ahead of election
In response to the annual report from UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein, which alleged a presence…
UN human rights chief paints bleak picture of violations around the globe
World
March 7, 2018
UN human rights chief paints bleak picture of violations around the globe
From Syria to Yemen and the US, the UN human rights body has delivered a scathing annual report on violations…
UN human rights chief to step down in September citing ‘appalling’ human rights climate
World
December 21, 2017
UN human rights chief to step down in September citing ‘appalling’ human rights climate
Rather than bend “the knee in supplication,” UN human rights chief Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein has told staff he will not…
‘Lethal escalation’ in Syria being readied: UN rights boss
Middle East
April 29, 2016
‘Lethal escalation’ in Syria being readied: UN rights boss
Escalating violence across Syria which has seen a fragile truce agreement unravel and peace talks collapse could release new levels…