human rights
Example Sentences
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UN human rights chief Volker Türk said he was "extremely concerned" about the worsening crisis in Cuba.
From BBC
Taliban officials maintained the pair received adequate medical care during their detention and that their human rights were respected.
From BBC
“This increases the risk of fuelling social disruption in Cuba,” the U.N. office of the high commissioner for human rights said in a statement.
If confirmed, Carl will oversee more than 100 diplomats worldwide and work closely with the United Nations on human rights, immigration, refugees, and global development.
From Salon
The bill, in a form seen by AFP last week, excluded serious human rights violations from the amnesty provisions.
From Barron's
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