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Palestinian demonstrators run to take cover from tear gas as they protest on the Israel-Gaza border, east of the northern town of Jabalia, on 27 April 2018. Picture: AFP.

Un human rights commissioner

Israeli forces fire bullets, tear gas at border protesters, wound 200

By Reuters

This came hours after the United Nations human rights chief criticised Israel for using “excessive force”.

  • Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte. Picture: AFP.

    UN human rights chief urges murder inquiry into Duterte’s killing claim

    Duterte told a gathering of businessmen last week that as mayor of Davao City he “personally” killed criminals.

    1978 days ago
  • FILE: Woman march to Union Buildings in Pretoria 9 August 2014. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    'Wide gender gaps concerning'

    Research shows wide gender gaps remain in global economic participation, political leadership and security.

    2631 days ago
  • An MQ-9 Reaper drone flying at Creech Air Force Base in Indian Springs, Nevada. Picture: AFP

    ‘US drones commited war crimes’

    Human rights groups have accused the US of breaking international law by killing civilians with drones.

    3133 days ago
  • United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navanethem Pillay, also known as Navi Pillay. Picture: AFP

    'All discrimination can be wiped out'

    The UN's Human Rights chief says it's possible to eradicate all forms of discrimination in SA.

    3348 days ago
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