21 November 2011 –The United Nations human rights chief today welcomed the opening of the genocide trial of three former senior Khmer Rouge leaders in Cambodia, while stressing the need for vigilance to ensure that victims’ rights are respected.
CAMBODIA- –The United Nations-backed genocide tribunal in Cambodia ruled today that a 79-year-old former senior member of the Khmer Rouge is unfit to stand trial and ordered her unconditional release.
WASHINGTON D.C.-In response to several complaints being raised by constituents about the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) reluctance to help communities come into compliance with their regulations, Alaskan Congressman Don Young has introducedH.R. 3450,The Fine Act of 2011.
NEW YORK-Security Council members yesterday strongly condemned the recent attacks against embassies and consular premises in Syria and urged the country’s authorities to meet their international obligations to protect diplomatic and consular property and personnel.