United Nations Human Rights Council
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk (on screen) delivers a speech at the opening of the 53rd UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, on June 19. Photo: Fabrice Coffrini / AFP
July 5, 2023, 7:26 am
US, 27 countries condemn UN probe into Israel
The COI, which is the highest-level investigation that can be ordered by the UNHRC, was set up in May 2021 following a surge in deadly violence between Israelis and Palestinians earlier in the month.
Josh Burns at the Zionism Victoria meeting. Photo: Peter Haskin
June 23, 2022, 8:58 am
Burns clarifies UNHRC stance
“We have different considerations, we have a different region to the US, we have different nuances that we need to express.”
By AJN STAFF
A general view of the Room XX. Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP
June 16, 2022, 10:09 am
22 countries lash UNHRC
"We believe the nature of the COI established last May is further demonstration of long-standing, disproportionate attention given to Israel in the council and must stop..."
By LAZAR BERMAN
Australian ambassador to the UN, Amanda Gorely. Photo: Screenshot
June 16, 2022, 8:53 am
Stance lauded
"Australia's guiding principle will be advancing the cause for peace. Viewing any conflict from one perspective will not achieve that goal..."
By Gareth Narunsky
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