UN Rights Review of Laos Spotlights Lack of Progress

UN Rights Review of Laos Spotlights Lack of Progress

Click to expand Image The United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, June 13, 2022. © 2022 Valentin Flauraud/Keystone via AP Photo A United Nations review of Laos’ human rights record showed little progress since the last review about five years ago.In its fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) on April 29, Laos received 271 recommendations from other countries, most of which echoed those of past reviews, underscoring the govern…

United Nations Rights Review Applauds Laos’ Engagement but Flags Deep Concerns

On 29 April, the United Nations Human Rights Council commended Laos for collaborative participation in the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), but fundamental rights issues remain unresolved, especially regarding disappearances and expression. Speaking at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Vice-Chairman of the National Committee on Human Rights, […]