October 14, 2017

Governments Must Regulate Extra-Custodial Use of Force to Prevent Torture within National Jurisdictions, Special Rapporteur Tells Third Committee

The Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural) discussed the prohibition of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment with mandate-holders and treaty body representatives today, as it opened broader debate on the promotion and protection of human rights.

Overcoming obstacles to States’ ratification of treaties was a common

President concludes fruitful Zambian State Visit

President Jacob Zuma had fruitful official talks with Zambian President Edgar Lungu during his State Visit in Lusaka this week.The Presidency said the State Visit had provided a platform for both President Zuma and President Lungu to deliberate on vari…

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