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UN Human Rights Committee Says Maldives Violated Ex-President’s Rights (April 4, 2018)

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Caitlin Behles

On April 4, 2018, the UN Human Rights Committee, the body that monitors implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), released a

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International Law in Brief

UN and Bangladesh Agree on Framework for Return of Ronhingya Refugees to Myanmar (April 13, 2018)

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Caitlin Behles

On April 13, 2018, the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Bangladesh regarding the voluntary returns of Rohingya refugees to

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International Law in Brief

China Releases Arctic Policy (January 26, 2018)

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Caitlin Behles

On January 26, 2018, the State Council Information Office of China published a white paper titled, “

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International Law in Brief

UN Security Council Passes Resolution Increasing Sanctions on North Korea (December 22, 2017)

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Caitlin Behles

On December 22, 2017, the UN Security Council passed Resolution 2397 increasing sanctions on the De