Australia accused of being too `quiet` on UN human rights council over abusive nations
(The Guardian China)

Human Rights Watch says `generic statements of concern´ not enough, and Australia must increase public pressureAs Australia approaches the halfway mark of its term on the United Nations human rights council, it must do more to stand up against abusive nations, Human Rights Watch says. HRW has written to the foreign affairs minister, Marise Payne, urging her to push for a more active and creative presence on the council. Related: US accuses China of using `concentration camps` against Muslim minority Related: Military urged to vet foreign forces trained in Australia amid human rights concerns Continue reading...