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Coordinating Political, Legal and Security Affairs Minister Mahfud MD reiterated Indonesia’s commitment to protecting human rights at a recent United Nations conference, but critics have noted that he failed to address the country’s own ongoing rights issues.
Indonesia has found itself included on a list of 45 countries cited as being culpable of intimidation and reprisals against human rights defenders seeking to cooperate with the United Nations, according to an annual report from the UN Secretary General’s Office.
The call was made in light of the alleged exploitation of four Indonesian crewmen aboard the Chinese fishing vessel Long Xin 629, which led to the death of the sailors between December 2019 and April this year.
In a rare intrusion in the world of sport, the United Nations' top rights body has passed a resolution stating that the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) may be in breach of "international human rights norms and standards".
The United States on Monday boycotted a Human Rights Council session focusing on Palestinian areas, saying the regular review shows the council's "long-standing bias against Israel" that threatens the credibility of the UN-supported body.
