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Rights expert concerned about erosion of democracy in Brazil

New York: Decrying the erosion of democracy in Brazil, a UN expert has called for authorities to create and maintain a safe environment conducive to the exercise of the rights to peaceful assembly and association. more

Brazilian police arrest 43 in international operation against child pornography

Rio De Janeiro/Xinhua: Brazil's Federal Police announced Tuesday 43 people were arrested in a large-scale operation against child pornography which involved four other countries. &n ...

UN agency hails Brazil ‘milestone’ decision over Venezuelan refugees

New York: Brazil’s move to recognize thousands of refugees from crisis-wracked Venezuela through a new accelerated procedure, has been welcomed by the UN refugee agency, UNHCR.

Nearly 800 Venezuelans arriving in Brazil each day, many seeking asylum, UN refugee agency says

New York: The United Nations refugee agency is scaling up its assistance to the rapidly growing number of Venezuelans arriving in Brazil, with daily arrivals averaging 800 in recent days ...

Indigenous and environmental rights under attack in Brazil, UN rights experts warn

New York, June 8(Just Earth News): Human rights experts from the United Nations and an inter-American organization have denounced attacks on indigenous and environmental rights in Brazil, ex ...

In Brazil, UN expert highlights deadly consequences of delaying land demarcation

New York, Mar 22 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Following a visit to Brazil, a United Nations independent human rights expert on Monday expressed alarm about the extent of documented and reported at ...

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