Author: NICK CUMMING-BRUCE
Virus Deaths Likely Higher Than Official Toll, W.H.O. Says
The discrepancy between the W.H.O.’s estimates and official data underscores the limited capacity of many countries to test people for the coronavirus and other weaknesses in official health data.
U.N. Presses Dubai on Fate of Princess Latifa
A United Nations panel is demanding that Dubai produce “evidence of life” for Sheikha Latifa, two months after the princess said in dramatic video footage that she was being held prisoner.
U.N. Panel Is Scathing in Its Criticism of a British Report on Race
The criticism adds to a backlash against findings by the Johnson government that called Britain a “model for other white-majority countries.”
U.N. to Gather Evidence of Atrocities in Sri Lanka Civil War
The Sri Lankan government tried to block the inquiry into abuses committed by both Tamil Tigers guerrillas and security forces during the 30-year war.
Swiss Voters Narrowly Approve a Ban on Face Coverings
The referendum forbids veils worn by Muslim women in public places, as well as ski masks donned by protesters.
Fiji Will Lead U.N. Rights Body, Over Russian and Chinese Opposition
The vote ended a proxy battle waged by China, Russia and Saudi Arabia, which sought to strengthen their influence by installing a more compliant candidate.
Decades Later, Liberian Warlord Faces War Crimes Trial in Switzerland
In a step hailed by rights advocates, a Swiss court has charged former rebel leader Alieu Kosiah with murder, rape, recruiting child soldiers and cannibalism.
Leadership of U.N. Human Rights Body Becomes Proxy Battle for World Powers
A fight over the council’s presidency is seen by some as an effort by China, Russia and Saudi Arabia to put a more compliant state in control ahead of greater involvement by the Biden administration.