PRESS RELEASE : UN Human Rights Council 55 – UK Statement for Item 2 General Debate [March 2024]
The press release issued by the Foreign Office on 4 March 2024.
HRC55: UK Statement for Item 2 General Debate. Delivered by the UK’s Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French.
High Commissioner,
We continue to support implementation of the peace agreement, as South Sudan works towards credible and peaceful elections. But accountability remains severely limited and we urge this Council to extend the mandate of the Commission on Human Rights.
In Sudan, warring parties must be held accountable for the egregious human rights violations and abuses. We call for an immediate and sustainable ceasefire and a return to a civilian-led democratic transition.
We urge President Ortega to fully respect the human rights of all Nicaraguans and call for the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners.
Civil society in Libya continues to face restrictions and regular reprisals by armed groups and security actors. The UK urges all sides to engage in the UN-facilitated Libyan-led political process in good faith.
Civilians are paying the price for the conflict in Amhara and Oromia in Ethiopia. Civilians must be protected and we offer our assistance to find peaceful resolution and support for reconciliation and transitional justice.
High Commissioner, it has been 18 months since your office published its Xinjiang Assessment. We have still seen no progress or meaningful engagement by China on its recommendations. We welcome an update from your office on this.
