India rejects OIC move to appoint Kashmir envoyOctober 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - India Saturday condemned the "regrettable" move by the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) to name a special envoy for Kashmir, saying it has no locus standi in India's internal affairs. "It is regrettable that the OIC has commented on India's internal affairs.
UN rights council condemns abuses in Honduras coup, supports restoration of overthrown gov'tOctober 1st, 2009 UN rights council condemns abuses in Honduras coupGENEVA — The U.N. top rights body is condemning abuses following the June 28 coup in Honduras.
Obama nominates special envoy on North Korean human rights issuesSeptember 24th, 2009 Obama nominates envoy on North Korean human rightsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is nominating a new special envoy on North Korean human rights issues. The White House announced on Thursday the nomination of Robert King, a one-time congressional aid on the House of Representatives' Foreign Affairs Committee.
US takes UN podium to criticize rights abuses in Iran, Russia, ChinaSeptember 22nd, 2009 US criticizes rights abuses in Iran, Russia, ChinaGENEVA — The United States criticized Iran Tuesday for its crackdown on opposition groups, while chiding Russia and China for failing to protect human rights activists and minorities. The U.S., which was elected to the 47-nation U.N.
Rights groups urge UN to name special envoy for Iranian abusesSeptember 21st, 2009 Rights groups: UN must name special envoy for IranNEW YORK — Human rights groups urged the United Nations on Monday to appoint a special envoy to investigate continuing abuses in Iran following the disputed presidential elections there. "The United Nations should use President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's visit to the U.N.
European human rights envoy urges Russia to prosecute killers of NGO in ChechnyaSeptember 10th, 2009 European envoy asks Russia about NGO killingMOSCOW — The Council of Europe's commissioner on human rights says Russia must prosecute the killers of a human rights activist in Chechnya this year, if it is to break a cycle of violence in the region. Thomas Hammarberg said Thursday that bringing the killers of Natalya Estemirova to justice will help dissipate the atmosphere of impunity that pervades Russia's violent southern fringe.
Human rights group sending delegation to Honduras to investigate alleged abusesAugust 5th, 2009 Human rights delegation to travel to HondurasWASHINGTON — A human rights group plans to send a delegation to Honduras to investigate alleged abuses during the country's June 28 coup. The Inter-American Commission of Human Rights announced Wednesday that it would send a delegation from Aug.
House Judiciary Chairman calls for special counsel to investigate Bush administration 'abuses'July 24th, 2009 Conyers wants criminal probe of Bush 'abuses'WASHINGTON — The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee on Friday urged Attorney General Eric Holder to appoint a special counsel to examine potential abuses by former President George W. Bush's administration.
France appoints special envoy for Pakistan, AfghanistanJuly 18th, 2009 PARIS - France has named Thierry Mariani as its special envoy for Pakistan and Afghanistan, a media report said Saturday. The 50-year-old diplomat, a member of French President Nicolas Sarkozy's right-wing ruling party, will replace Pierre Lellouche, who was elevated to become minister for Europe last month, the Online news agency reported.
US has no plans for special Kashmir envoyJuly 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The US Wednesday assured India that it has no plans to appoint a special envoy for Kashmir as it considers it to be a matter between New Delhi and Islamabad. "I can assure you that we are not going to appoint a special Kashmir envoy," Assistant Secretary for South Central Asian Affairs Robert O.
UN rights chief says Iran arrests raise 'troubling questions,' militia attacks risk backlashJune 19th, 2009 UN rights chief warns Iran over protest crackdownGENEVA — The U.N.'s top human rights official says the arrest of peaceful protesters in Iran raises "troubling questions."
U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay says Iranian authorities should ensure due process and fair trials for those detained.
UN's top human rights body votes to continue scrutiny of Sudan abusesJune 18th, 2009 UN rights body votes to continue Sudan scrutinyGENEVA — In a rare victory for Western countries, the U.N. Human Rights Council voted Thursday to continue its close scrutiny of the situation in Sudan against the wishes of the African country and its allies on the 47-member body.
US special energy envoy says no to Iran's involvement in Nabucco gas pipeline projectJune 4th, 2009 US says no to Iran's involvement in gas pipelineANKARA, Turkey — The U.S. does not support Iran's involvement in the Nabucco gas project, a pipeline meant to supply Europe with gas, the U.S.
US envoy on Iran policy to make his first round of visits in Persian GulfApril 27th, 2009 US envoy on Iran policy to visit GulfWASHINGTON — The State Department is sending its special envoy for the Persian Gulf to the region to discuss international diplomatic efforts to persuade Iran to abandon its suspected quest for nuclear weapons. It will be the first trip to the region for Dennis Ross since he was named to the position in late February.
US, Iran hold talks at UN Afghan conferenceMarch 31st, 2009 THE HAGUE - Richard Holbrooke, the US special envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan, Tuesday held talks with Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Mehdi Akhunzadeh at a conference on Afghanistan here. 'During the course of the conference today, our special envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan, Richard Holbrooke, had a brief and cordial exchange with the head of the Iranian delegation,' US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said.
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