UN human rights chief welcomes rape law reform in Lebanon, Tunisia, Jordan

Aug 23, 2017, at 04:22 am

New York, Aug 22(Just Earth News): Today, the top United Nations human rights official welcomed the repeal of laws in Lebanon, Tunisia and Jordan that allow rapists to avoid criminal prosecution by marrying their victi

UN chief deplores terrorist attacks against security forces in Tunisia

Mar 08, 2016, at 02:59 pm

New York, Mar 8 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned the terrorist attacks carried out Monday on police and army posts in the town of Ben Guerdane in Tunisia.

39 transnational tourists killed in Tunisia terror attack

Jun 27, 2015, at 05:58 pm

Sousse, Tunisia, June 27 (IBNS) A gunman disguised as a tourist opened fire at a Tunisian hotel on Friday, killing 39 people of different nationalities in horrific spree of mass murder for which Islamic State claimed the responsibility.

Tunisia's successful presidential elections 'critical step' in country's transition – Ban

Dec 24, 2014, at 02:34 pm

New York, Dec 24 (IBNS) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday commended the Tunisian people on the successful holding of the second round of presidential elections on 21 December and congratulated the winner, Beji Caid Essebsi.

UN hails upcoming launch of truth commission

Jun 07, 2014, at 06:36 pm

New York, Jun 7 (IBNS): The United Nations has welcomed the upcoming launch of the Truth and Dignity Commission in Tunisia, calling it a step forward in addressing past human rights violations in the North African nation.