In statement, Volker Turk lauds mass demonstrations, says they 'demonstrate the extent of public disquiet at the extent of fundamental legislative changes'

UN Watch files complaint to United Nations chief against senior Human Rights Council official, alleging he repeatedly harassed and discriminated against the group and its leader

Move follows Hend Al-Muftah's failed bid to become chair of human rights forum after watchdog revealed history of hateful social media posts

Hend Al-Muftah rejected from position after slew of tweets uncovered that called Jews 'our enemies,' blamed Israel for 9/11 attacks and labeled gays 'disgusting'

Outgoing human rights chief Michelle Bachelet says her office is 'trying' to meet self-imposed deadline for long-awaited report on China's alleged abuses in region

In a letter, the prime minister denounces 'Jewish lobby' comments made by member of the UN Commission of Inquiry now investigating Israel's May 2021 fight with Hamas

Council votes 33-2 -- with only China and Eritrea opposing the measure and 12 others abstaining -- following testimony from Ukraine's deputy foreign minister

Top rights body set to vote on draft resolution calling for probe into alleged war crimes by Moscow since invasion's start, with a view to holding those responsible to account

Bachelet says executions may be related to the ongoing conflict against Iran-backed Houthis and to attempts to silence 'freedom of expression and peaceful assembly'

'The actions of the Sudanese military are a betrayal of the Sudanese revolution,' says British envoy in Geneva