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Sri Lanka UN Human Rights office closes, envoy recalled Special

Colombo - After fierce demonstrations surrounding the United Nations Human Rights office in Sri Lanka, Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has recalled his envoy and shut down the office in Colombo. He also frowned upon the country's authorities to maintain order.

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Brazil seeks military rule trial

A former Brazilian officer is to become the first to be charged for human rights abuses during a 20-year military dictatorship.

Toronto jail guard seeks workplace racism investigation

A guard at the Toronto Jail has asked Ontario's Human Rights Tribunal for an investigation into racist graffiti and hate mail targeting black officers. The complaint suggests the racism originates with other staff at the jail.

VIDEO: US human rights report released

The annual US report on human rights has been released and warns governments will be held accountable for human rights abuses.

Dolphins 'deserve human rights'

Dolphins should be treated as non-human "persons" and their rights to life and liberty respected, the world's biggest science meeting is told.

UK 'confident' over human rights

The government is "quietly confident" it will secure changes to the European Court of Human Rights at a conference this week, Downing Street says.