UN Human Rights Commissioner Decries Killing of Top Congolese Human Rights Defender
June 3rd, 2010
Floribert Chebeya Bahizire, a long-time and deeply committed human rights defender in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been killed.
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay expressed shock and great sadness at the news of the Mr. Chebeya’s death. His body was found on the outskirts of Kinshasa on Wednesday. Human rights organizations in Kinshasa reported his disappearance after he was summoned to police headquarters the previous day.
Posted in: Africa, Global, Homepage News, Issues, Members, News, Peace, Social Justice
Related keywords: congo dr, Floribert Chebeya Bahizire, human rights
Recent News
- Fortnight For Freedom May 19th, 2012
- Tell Congress: End Too-Big-To-Fail. Make Banking SAFE May 17th, 2012
- Oblate Questions JP Morgan/Chase CEO Jaime Dimon May 16th, 2012
News Feed
News Archives
Latest Video & Audio
- Corporate Social Responsibility and the Churches May 14th, 2012
- Socially Responsible Investment Coalition Celebrates 30th Anniversary! April 20th, 2012