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September 19, 2019

UN chief urged to denounce human rights violations in Xinjiang, China

The Chinese authorities have overseen a campaign of mass internment of Uyghurs, Kazakhs and other predominantly Muslim ethnic groups in Xinjiang province, northwest China.
September 10, 2019

Electricity consumption for China’s internet industry 'to increase by two thirds by 2023'

Rapid growth in wind and solar power have created unprecedented opportunities for China’s internet giants to procure clean energy, says Greenpeace.
August 14, 2019

Statement from the UN Human Rights Commissioner on Hong Kong

The UN Human Rights Office has reviewed credible evidence of law enforcement officials in Hong Kong employing less-lethal weapons in ways that are prohibited by international norms and standards.
June 21, 2019

BMA 'gravely concerned' over findings of China Tribunal on organ harvesting

The China Tribunal is sure beyond reasonable doubt that in China forced organ harvesting from prisoners of conscience has been practised for a substantial period of time involving a very substantial number of victims.
June 11, 2019

Final 'Umbrella Nine' pro-democracy activist sentenced in Hong Kong

Tanya Chan's sentencing had been adjourned so she could undergo surgery for a life-threatening condition, for which she is still receiving medical treatment.
June 4, 2019

States urged to beat air pollution to fulfill human rights obligations

Every five seconds a premature death is caused by air pollution, says the UN expert on human rights and the environment.
May 21, 2019

Foreign Secretary's appointment of UN Human Rights Ambassador welcomed

The Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has appointed Rita French as his International Ambassador for Human Rights, a newly-created role.
May 17, 2019

Reporters Without Borders welcomes UK investigation into Chinese state TV channel

Reporters Without Borders has welcomed the launch of an investigation by Ofcom into Chinese state television network CGTN for airing forced confessions.
May 4, 2019

China using mobile app for 'illegal mass surveillance of Muslims'

Chinese authorities are using a mobile app to carry out illegal mass surveillance and arbitrary detention of Muslims in China’s western Xinjiang region, says Human Rights Watch.
April 27, 2019

UN Secretary-General urged to press President Xi on mass detentions

Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslims are being held indefinitely in 'political education' camps because of their ethnic and religious backgrounds, without any legal process.