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31 Jul 2008

Myanmar
First mission of the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of human rights in Myanmar

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Geneva: At the invitation of the Government of Myanmar, the United Nations Human Rights Council Special Rapporteur on the Situation of human rights in Myanmar, Tomás Ojea Quintana, will conduct his first mission to Myanmar from 3 to 7 August 2008.

The Special Rapporteur has requested to meet with a number of State officials and Heads of State institutions, as well as with representatives of ethnic groups, political parties, religious groups, civil society, NGOs and members of the Human Rights Body. He has also requested to visit Yangon and areas affected by cyclone Nargis and

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18 Jul 2008

Liberia
UN Independent Expert on the situation of human rights, technical cooperation and advisory services in Liberia concludes visit to Liberia

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— UN Human Rights Council

Monrovia -- Over the course of this 14 day visit, my ninth since 2003, I have met with Government officials, civil society, United Nations agencies and funds and the diplomatic community. The information that I have gained during these discussions are valuable inputs for my assessment of the progress towards human rights promotion, protection and fulfillment in Liberia and I will present my final report to the Human Rights Council in September this year.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who gave of their time to meet with me and share their

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10 Jul 2008

Sudan
UN expert on the situation of human rights in the Sudan concludes visit

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— UN Human Rights Council

The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Sudan, Sima Samar, issued the following statement following her sixth visit to the country from 28 June to 11 July.

I strongly condemn Tuesday's attack on UN peacekeepers in Darfur. I am deeply saddened by the loss of life and my thoughts are with the families of those killed and injured in this unacceptable attack.

This is my sixth visit to Sudan since my appointment as Special Rapporteur. I would like to thank the Government of National Unity for inviting me and for the assistance and support they,

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09 Jul 2008

Madagascar
Les populations affectées par les catastrophes naturelles au Madagascar ont besoin d'assistance et d'appui continus afin de reconstruire leurs vies, a déclaré un expert des Nations Unies

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— UN Human Rights Council

Antananarivo et Genève - Madagascar est régulièrement confrontée aux lourdes conséquences des cyclones, des inondations et des sécheresses qui touchent des milliers de personnes chaque année. Dans ce contexte, le Représentant du Secrétaire Général des Nations Unies sur les droits de l'homme des personnes déplacées dans leur propre pays rappelle qu'en premier lieu il incombe aux autorités nationales d'assister les populations affectées par les catastrophes naturelles, y compris les personnes déplacées, et de protéger leurs droits. "La population affectée

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08 Jul 2008

Somalia
Statement by Dr. Shamsul Bari, Independent Expert on the Human Rights Situation in Somalia

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— UN Human Rights Council

NAIROBI - The Independent Expert on the Situation of Human Rights in Somalia, Dr. Shamsul Bari, on Tuesday condemned the killing of Mr. Osman Ali Ahmed, officer in charge of the UN Development Programme office in the Somali capital Mogadishu. The victim, a dedicated local UN staff member, was killed on Sunday by unknown people. The Independent Expert expressed his sincere condolences and solidarity with the family of the victim.

The Independent Expert deplored and strongly condemned the persistent threats, notably attacks and kidnappings, against

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01 Jul 2008

Mozambique
UN Expert calls for durable and sustainable solutions for those displaced by recent floods in Mozambique

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— UN Human Rights Council

Maputo and Geneva: Mozambique is a disaster-prone country, affected by recurrent floods, cyclones and droughts, exacerbating the already high vulnerability of the population. "Relocation of those living in disaster-prone areas to safe areas can increase the security of populations, but should only be resorted to, if there are no other and less intrusive solutions and if it is sustainable. This is crucial for the protection of the human rights of the persons displaced by the disasters. While impressive efforts have been undertaken by the

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First mission of the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of human rights in Myanmar

Liberia
UN Independent Expert on the situation of human rights, technical cooperation and advisory services in Liberia concludes visit to Liberia

Sudan
UN expert on the situation of human rights in the Sudan concludes visit

Madagascar
Les populations affectées par les catastrophes naturelles au Madagascar ont besoin d'assistance et d'appui continus afin de reconstruire leurs vies, a déclaré un expert des Nations Unies

Somalia
Statement by Dr. Shamsul Bari, Independent Expert on the Human Rights Situation in Somalia

Mozambique
UN Expert calls for durable and sustainable solutions for those displaced by recent floods in Mozambique

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