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Spanish judge should not be prosecuted for doing his job, says UN rights office
10 February 2012 - The United Nations human rights office today voiced concern at the trial of Judge Baltasar Garzón for probing alleged atrocities committed during Spain’s civil war, noting that the country is obliged under international law to investigate past serious human rights violations.
Wave of prison deaths in South America sparks alarm from UN human rights office
9 February 2012 - A senior United Nations human rights official has voiced concern over a wave of violence inside prisons in South America, where at least eight inmates have been killed in the past two weeks in four separate countries.
Haiti making progress on rule of law, but faces serious challenges – UN expert
8 February 2012 - Haiti has made some progress in restoring the rule of law, the United Nations independent expert on the human rights situation in the Caribbean country said today, citing as examples the appointment of the president of the highest appellate court and the upcoming establishment of the supreme council of the judiciary.
UN human rights experts express concern about trial of prominent Spanish judge
8 February 2012 - A series of independent United Nations human rights experts today voiced concern about the impact of the trial of a prominent Spanish judge on his independence, particularly his efforts to investigate more than 100,000 allegations of enforced disappearances during the country’s civil war and then under the regime of Francisco Franco.
Myanmar: UN rights expert urges authorities to remain committed to reforms
6 February 2012 - Recent reforms in Myanmar have already had a positive impact, the United Nations expert on the human rights situation in the country said today, but warned that serious challenges remain and must be addressed to strengthen the transition to democracy.
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