Outrageous confession made by a former UN official from #China, who openly admitted that he abused his power as the Under-Secretary General and made the decision to expell the president of Uyghur rights group, World Uyghur Congress, because he "represented Chinese national interest."

Human rights defenders must be able to raise their voices at the United Nations without fear of reprisal. We are glad Dolkun Isa had the opportunity to discuss the human rights crisis in Xinjiang at UNPFII.

And here's what I have for the outcome so far. More of a shift leftwards than we had forecast (Kevin Cunningham Europe Elects)

The killers served less than one year of their 10-year prison terms for the killings - less than the journalists who exposed the massacre reut.rs/30MBhUD

I was in Beijing 30 yrs ago when the Army opened fire on the Tiananmen democracy protesters. I spent the night witnessing the slaughter: Here's what happened. Lu Xun was right: "Lies written in ink cannot disguise facts written in blood" nyti.ms/2MmbO15

In recognition of #Tiananmen30, USUN has installed a photo exhibit to honor those who bravely stood up to demand their rights on June 4, 1989. The events of thirty years ago still stir our conscience, and the conscience of freedom-loving people around the world.

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#Burma should restore internet to Rakhine and Chin States immediately. The United States is concerned the ongoing shutdown of mobile data services there undermines Burma’s democracy, increases impunity, & discourages much-needed foreign direct investment. go.usa.gov/xy4Z9

The horrific stories of suffering in Myanmar I heard from Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh last July remain vivid in my memory. A year later, their shelters are once again threatened by the monsoon season. We cannot allow the monsoons to wash away their hopes.

Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan at #UNGA: The UN must seek the immediate, unhindered, and unmonitored access to Xinjiang for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

➡️Credible reports of mass detention ➡️Efforts to restrict cultural & religious practices ➡️Mass surveillance disproportionately targeting ethnic Uighurs 23 States joint statement on #Xinjiang | #ThirdCommittee #CERD 👉gov.uk/government/spe…

Proud to have been a part of this 23-country effort to call attention to the human rights crisis unfolding in China

WATCH LIVE: The Gambia opens the second round of oral observations on its request for the indication of provisional measures in the case of the Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide(#TheGambia v. #Myanmar) bit.ly/2tckNc3

UN condemns Myanmar over human rights abuses against Rohingya theguardian.com/world/2019/dec…

We just launched Human Rights Watch’s World Report 2020, looking at #HumanRights in 100+ countries. Kenneth Roth warns that #China’s attacks on the international human rights system threaten us all #Rights2020

MULTIMÉDIA: photos et vidéos du prononcé de l'ordonnance de la #CIJ en indication de mesures conservatoire en l’affaire relative à l’Application de la convention pour la prévention et la répression du crime de génocide (#Gambie c. #Myanmar) disponibles ici bit.ly/30OykmA

Counterterrorism operations can never be used to justify incarcerating dissidents, journalists, or minorities. We continue to be deeply concerned with the detention of one+ million Uighurs & other Muslims in #Xinjiang under the guise of counterterrorism. go.usa.gov/xd83Z

Deeply concerned that the arrest of publisher Jimmy Lai and two others could have a chilling effect on freedom of expression in #HongKong. We urge the Hong Kong authorities to preserve the rule of law and handle cases in a fair and transparent manner. go.usa.gov/xddES

I met today with Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, Reuters journalists imprisoned for more than 500 days for their important reporting of human rights violations against the Rohingya in Myanmar. I am inspired by their fearless efforts to investigate wrongdoing and speak truth to power.

#China: UN experts urge the Government to abide by its international legal obligations and say it's time for renewed attention on #HumanRights, particularly given recent moves in Hong Kong, and against minorities in the Xinjiang & Tibet autonomous regions: ow.ly/DvRJ50AiIsq