Organisation: United Nations Commission on Human Rights

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UK government accused of 'alarming failures' on human rights

The British government’s record on human rights came under fierce attack from the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission at a major international conference today.

Wed, 14 Apr, 2004

EU calls for probe into N Korea abuse claims

THE European Union, backed by countries including the US, expressed concern yesterday at reports of grave and systematic abuses in North Korea, including “infanticide in prison and labour camps”.

Fri, 09 Apr, 2004

Politicans withdraw from Colombia trial visit

Two politicians tonight withdrew from a visit to the trial of three Irish men arrested in Colombia on suspicion of training FARC guerillas.

Thu, 14 Nov, 2002

TDs 'should not attend Irishmen's Colombia trial'

Members of the Daíl should not attend the trial of three Irish men arrested in Colombia on suspicion of collaborating with Farc guerillas, it was claimed today.

Thu, 14 Nov, 2002