November 06, 2024 05:35 (IST)
United States: UN human rights office welcomes California moratorium on death penalty
New York, Mar 15 (IBNS): The UN human rights office (OHCHR) has welcomed the signing of an executive order by the Governor of California, in the United States, to impose a moratorium on carrying out the death penalty, which grants a reprieve to 737 inmates, up to end of his term in office.
Human rights under attack, ‘no longer a priority; a pariah’ – UN rights chief
New York, May 23 (IBNS): The world is sliding back on human rights and its principles are under attack in all corners of the globe, the top United Nations rights official warned on Tuesday, urging people everywhere to show “fierce and passionate commitment” in defending them.
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