| 单词 | high commissioner |
| 例句 | After her recent visit here, The UN high commissioner for human rights notes that the firing of rockets into Israel from Gaza constitutes a war crime. Ian McEwan on winning the Jerusalem prize 2011-02-24T11:30:36Z At the center of it all is the French high commissioner, a government functionary in tinted glasses and an ice cream suit referred to only by his last name, which is De Roller. ‘Pacifiction’ Review: Trouble in Paradise 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z His paternal grandfather was a British colonial officer who once served as the high commissioner for the British mandate of Palestine. Alexander Chancellor, editor who transformed Spectator magazine, dies at 77 2017-02-02T05:00:00Z Learie Constantine was a cricketing star turned Trinidad’s high commissioner, and one of the protesters’ most vocal cheerleaders. Paul Stephenson: the hero who refused to leave a pub – and helped desegregate Britain 2020-10-01T04:00:00Z Then, in December, a photo was released of Latifa sitting beside Mary Robinson, the former United Nations high commissioner for human rights. I tried to help Dubai’s Princess Latifa to escape – a year on, I dream of her release 2019-03-05T05:00:00Z South Africa, Namibia, Tanzania and Zambia have all expressed concerns through their high commissioners, arguing the proposed law could "seriously damage tourism, wildlife management programmes and local communities". Call for ministers to make sure hunting trophy ban goes ahead 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z In March, the Modi government summoned the Canadian high commissioner in New Delhi, the top diplomat in the country, to complain about Sikh independence protests in Canada. Modi government expels a Canadian diplomat after Trudeau says India was involved in Sikh’s killing 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z India’s foreign ministry denounced the incidents and summoned the U.K.’s deputy high commissioner in New Delhi to protest what it called the breach of security at the embassy in London. What to know about the Sikh movement at the center of the tensions between India and Canada 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z The ministry had summoned Cameron MacKay, Canada's high commissioner, or ambassador, in New Delhi to notify him of the move, it added. India rejects Canada's suspicions on role in Sikh leader's murder 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z The Canadian high commissioner, or ambassador, in New Delhi had been summoned and told of the expulsion decision, India's foreign ministry said in a statement. India expels Canadian diplomat, says concerned about 'anti-India activities' 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, top U.N. officials including Volker Türk, the U.N. high commissioner for human rights, called for a “prompt, thorough, impartial and independent investigation” into the increasing reports of sexual violence against women and girls. Airstrike in Sudanese city kills at least 22, officials say, amid fighting between rival generals 2023-07-08T04:00:00Z He also served as high commissioner to Jamaica and was accredited to the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Cuba. Trinidad’s Francis elected next leader of UN General Assembly 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z India’s Foreign Ministry denounced the incident and summoned the U.K.’s deputy high commissioner in New Delhi to protest what it called the breach of security at the embassy in London. Indian police arrest Sikh separatist leader after long hunt 2023-04-22T04:00:00Z “The passing of this discriminatory bill – probably among the worst of its kind in the world – is a deeply troubling development,” Volker Turk, the U.N. high commissioner for human rights, said in a statement Wednesday. ‘Deeply troubling’: UN rights chief on Uganda anti-gay bill 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z India’s foreign ministry denounced the incident and summoned the U.K.’s deputy high commissioner in New Delhi to protest what it called the breach of security at the embassy in London. India police hunt Sikh leader, arrest separatist supporters 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z "Clashes between gangs are becoming more violent and more frequent," the office of the U.N.'s high commissioner for human rights said in a statement. UN urges action in Haiti displacement crisis caused by gang wars 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z The U.N. high commissioner for human rights, among others, has called for the removals to end. Dominican Republic sending children, pregnant migrants back to Haiti 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z Trade, investment, defence, education and supply chains of critical minerals are important aspects of the relationship between the two countries, former Indian high commissioner to Australia, Navdeep Suri, said. India, Australia aim to boost economic, defence ties at first summit of PMs 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z “I think the high commissioner will be very much judged by his willingness and his courage to stand up to China and other superpowers.” U.N. rights chief cites ‘communication’ about issues in China 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z The office of the government's high commissioner for peace did not respond to a request for comment. Colombia must do more to stop child recruitment by armed groups -NGO 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z The agency's assistant high commissioner for protection, Gillian Triggs, added it would deny refugees a means to "establish their status," putting them "at risk of forced return to unsafe countries". Channel migrant asylum ban will save lives, says Braverman 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z Britain would raise the issue via its high commissioner in the Nigerian capital Abuja, Mitchell said. UK says Reuters report of Nigeria child killings is of 'immense concern' 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z Grappling with the human rights record of powerful 'P5' Security Council member China is one of the thorniest issues facing the new high commissioner since he started in October. UN human rights chief 'determined' to follow up with China on Xinjiang concerns 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z Last month, Volker Türk, the U.N. high commissioner for human rights, also expressed alarm at the rising number of executions in Iran. Minors in Iran could face death penalty on protest-related charges 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z Chinese diplomats in Geneva sought to discredit the report as lacking support in the high commissioner’s office. Meet the World’s New Human Rights Crisis Manager. He Has a Lot to Do. 2022-11-24T05:00:00Z The U.N. high commissioner for human rights on Tuesday condemned “the hardening of the response by security forces” and described Iran’s situation as “critical.” Rights groups say Iran is escalating crackdown in Kurdish areas 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z “But I think there is a voice that would help — a political voice as part of the equation,” said Robinson, who also served as a high commissioner for human rights. Global statesmen: UN needs to be more muscular and united 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z UK and others organized a meeting following up on the former high commissioner’s report that included U.N. ambassadors, Uyghur human rights advocates, the U.N. special investigator on minority rights and Human Rights Watch. 50 countries urge China to release detained Uyghurs 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z Pakistan’s foreign ministry said its high commissioner in Kenya was in touch with Kenyan police and the foreign office and a police report is awaited. Pakistani journalist killed in police shooting in Kenya 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z Now, his ambitions as high commissioner include building a much stronger U.N. human rights presence on the ground and raising much more money for an office that is grossly underfunded, given the demands it faces. Meet the World’s New Human Rights Crisis Manager. He Has a Lot to Do. 2022-11-24T05:00:00Z On Tuesday, the United Nations acting high commissioner for human rights, Nada Al-Nashif, condemned the “violent response” of the security forces to the protests and called for an independent investigation. Protests Intensify in Iran Over Woman Who Died in Custody 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z On Tuesday, the United Nations high commissioner for human rights, Nada Al-Nashif, condemned the “violent response” of the security forces to the protests and called for an independent investigation. Protests Intensify in Iran Over Woman Who Died in Custody 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z The acting high commissioner for human rights at the United Nations, Nada Al-Nashif, issued a statement Tuesday expressing alarm at her death and calling for an independent investigation. Violence erupts in Iran after woman dies in ‘morality police’ custody 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z In addition, the King will host visiting heads of state, and meet foreign ambassadors and high commissioners based in the UK. UK Royal Family: Who is in it and what does the King do? 2022-09-18T04:00:00Z The Accession Council — a ceremonial body comprised of past and present senior politicians, as well as Commonwealth high commissioners and others, and the lord mayor of London — will preside over the ceremony. Here's how to watch King Charles III as he addresses his nation after the queen's death 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z But previous U.N. high commissioners for human rights have come to the job armed with political stature or distinguished legal careers. Austrian Diplomat Takes Over as Top U.N. Human Rights Official 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z In a joint news release, the Defense Ministry and the office of the high commissioner for peace said “total peace” meant not remaining silent in the face of crimes. Explosion Kills 8 Police Officers in Colombia 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z The report was released on Ms Bachelet final day on the job after four year as the UN's high commissioner for human rights. Claims of torture of China Uyghurs credible - UN 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z Bachelet's defenders say her political skills won her access, such as the first trip by a high commissioner to China since 2005 and a deal to bring monitors to Venezuela. UN rights chief's tenure ends in disappointment for China activists 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z But early in her tenure as high commissioner, she spoke of her wish for unfettered access to China and Xinjiang to allow an independent assessment of abuse allegations. U.N. Report on Rights Abuses in Xinjiang May Be Delayed Again 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z “The benefits from the growth of India, the benefits from the strength of India, are for all our friends and neighbors to share,” Gopal Baglay, India’s high commissioner to Colombo, said at the ceremony. Chinese Military Ship Docks in Sri Lanka Despite India’s Concerns 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z The high commissioner’s office has reported a total of 4,731 civilians killed and 5,900 injured as of June 27. The U.N. has documented at least 3,924 Ukrainian civilian deaths in the war. 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z Commonwealth sources say although the review was designed to look at ways of improving the secretariat's funding, they suspect it contains criticisms voiced by some high commissioners about the way the organisation has been run. Commonwealth: Row over report into secretariat's finances 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z He has met with Putin several times in Moscow and Belgrade, and Russia has backed Dodik’s claim that the high commissioner is overreaching and threatens the rights of Bosnian Serbs. Bosnia on the Brink 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z But Rwanda's high commissioner Johnston Busingye earlier defended the partnership, telling the Daily Telegraph people arriving in the country would be treated with "safety, dignity and respect". Rwanda asylum plan: Final legal challenges to be heard before flight 2022-06-13T04:00:00Z Michelle Bachelet, the U.N. high commissioner for human rights, revealed her decision at the end of a statement opening a session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva that she said would be her last. U.N. Human Rights Chief Decides Not to Seek a Second Term 2022-06-13T04:00:00Z Rwanda's high commissioner to the UK Johnston Busingye told the Daily Telegraph his country would be a "safe haven" for migrants. Rwanda asylum plan: Appeal to be heard in court 2022-06-13T04:00:00Z The U.N. high commissioner for human rights has called the level of violence “unimaginable and intolerable.” Haiti’s gangs use TikTok, Instagram, Twitter to recruit and terrorize 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z “Nothing that we’ve seen from the high commissioner’s trip to China dispels our worry that this will be used as a massive propaganda victory for the Chinese government,” Charbonneau told me in an interview. Opinion | How the U.N. became a tool of China’s genocide denial propaganda 2022-05-29T04:00:00Z Michelle Bachelet, the United Nations high commissioner for human rights, is also visiting the region on a trip that faces severe limitations. ‘Escalation of Secrecy’: Global Brands Seek Clarity on Xinjiang 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z Ralph Goodale, Canada’s high commissioner to the United Kingdom, tweeted Wednesday: “This behavior by Canada Soccer is repugnant. It calls into question both the competence and the values of the organization.” Canada cancels June 5 exhibition vs Iran after criticism 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z On Friday, Wickremesinghe met India's high commissioner, or ambassador to Sri Lanka, his first publicly known contact with a foreign government since his appointment. Sri Lanka protesters vow to continue anti-government campaign despite new PM 2022-05-13T04:00:00Z Donziger's case has attracted global attention and outrage, with the UN high commissioner on human rights calling his prolonged detention a violation of international law. Human rights lawyer who took on Chevron is finally free — after 993 days 2022-04-26T04:00:00Z The high commissioner for human rights at the United Nations said Friday her mission in Ukraine has uncovered growing evidence of war crimes, and has verified the killings of at least 2,345 civilians. Commander hints at Russian ambitions beyond Ukraine 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z The migrant pact comes just weeks after Johnston Busingye, Rwanda’s new high commissioner to Britain, arrived in London. U.K. Plans to Send Some Asylum Seekers to Rwanda 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z Labour and the SNP have opposed offshoring asylum claims, and the UN's high commissioner for refugees said the practice "would be a breach of the UK's international obligations". UK to sign deal to send asylum seekers to Rwanda for processing 2022-04-13T04:00:00Z The Kenyan high commissioner has denied his country's involvement. Nigeria to try separatist leader Kanu on terrorism charges 2022-04-08T04:00:00Z State Department and the United Nations’ high commissioner for human rights called on the kingdom to rescind the sentence. Saudi blogger reported freed after decade in prison 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z A spokesman said in December that the report would be released in weeks, but it remains unavailable and a spokeswoman for the high commissioner was unable on Tuesday to say when it would come out. U.N. Human Rights Chief to Visit China 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z The U.N. high commissioner for refugees estimated Sunday that more than 1.5 million people living in Ukraine have fled since the Russian invasion began, making it “the fastest growing refugee crisis since World War II.” Seemingly stuck Russian convoy hides mysteries 2022-03-07T05:00:00Z More than 1 million refugees have fled Ukraine since the invasion began, according to the U.N. high commissioner for refugees, in an exodus that is set to become Europe’s worst humanitarian crisis this century. Oil brushes $116 as stocks waver amid tensions 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z The United Nations' high commissioner for refugees said some one million people had already fled the country. Ukraine: Russia faces war crimes investigation 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z The reception is an annual event and is normally attended by ambassadors and high commissioners from every diplomatic mission in London. Queen cancels diplomatic reception on advice of Foreign Office 2022-02-26T05:00:00Z Michelle Bachelet, the United Nations’ high commissioner for human rights, said that China would allow her to visit the country and examine conditions there, a startling twist after years of negotiations and stonewalling by Beijing. U.N. Human Rights Chief to Visit China 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z In June 1923, three former RIC men were killed in an ambush on the high commissioner's convoy, while there was a small number of suicides and fatal accidents. The controversial Irish force sent to police Palestine 2022-01-23T05:00:00Z The Nigerian high commissioner to the United Kingdom has said the restrictions amount to "travel apartheid". Omicron: Why is Nigeria on the travel red list? 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z "The international community is failing to prevent violence, persecution, and human rights violations, which continue to drive people from their homes," said Filippo Grandi, the U.N. high commissioner for refugees, in a statement. Over 84 million people forcibly displaced by climate emergency, insecurity, and violence 2021-11-13T05:00:00Z Since the coup, military and security forces have killed at least 13 civilians and injured more than 300, Michelle Bachelet, the United Nations high commissioner for human rights, told the council. U.N. Rights Panel Pressures Sudan Over Coup 2021-11-05T04:00:00Z The visit is not without risk for the high commissioner’s reputation. U.N. Human Rights Chief to Visit China 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z On Tuesday, the U.N. high commissioner for refugees, Filippo Grandi, condemned the U.S. deportations, saying they denied “most people arriving at the southwest U.S. land border any opportunity to request asylum.” U.S. preparing to nearly double deportations to Haiti as some returnees decry being shackled 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z Rwanda's proposed new high commissioner has insisted his role in getting Mr Rusesabagina to the country was legal. Dominic Raab urged to block new Rwandan diplomat amid human rights concerns 2021-09-13T04:00:00Z The current high commissioner, Filippo Grandi, described him in a statement as “a tireless advocate of international cooperation and solidarity in finding solutions to the great refugee crises of his time.” Jean-Pierre Hocke, ex-head of UN refugee agency, dies at 83 2021-07-29T04:00:00Z In a statement on Monday, UN high commissioner for human rights Michelle Bachelet called "on all states to stop denying - and start dismantling - racism" and to "listen to the voices of people of African descent". UN human rights chief calls for reparations over racism 2021-06-28T04:00:00Z “We believe that it is time to end Title 42,” Kelly Clements, the deputy high commissioner for the United Nations refugee agency, told Reuters. In a Mexican border camp, asylum seekers wait for Biden to end Trump health directive 2021-06-22T04:00:00Z Michelle Bachelet, the United Nations high commissioner for human rights, warned Friday that further bloodshed is imminent in Myanmar, and she called for the international community to hold the junta to account. Myanmar’s military junta puts ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi on trial 2021-06-14T04:00:00Z Under the Vienna Convention, ambassadors and high commissioners can take up their posts at the Court of St James only if the Foreign Office formally gives what is called its "agrément". Dominic Raab urged to block new Rwandan diplomat amid human rights concerns 2021-09-13T04:00:00Z The statement calls on China “to grant urgent, meaningful and unfettered access to Xinjiang for independent international observers including the U.N. high commissioner for human rights.” Japan, Australia share China concerns, raise defense ties 2021-06-09T04:00:00Z In late 2018, Latifa's family released photos of her sitting with Mary Robinson, a former Irish president and a United Nations high commissioner for human rights. Social media postings appear to show Dubai ruler's daughter 2021-05-23T04:00:00Z Singapore’s Foreign Ministry said it summoned India’s high commissioner over the comments made by Arvind Kejriwal, the chief minister of Delhi, India’s capital territory. Singapore chides Indian politician for false virus claims 2021-05-19T04:00:00Z Michelle Bachelet, the UN high commissioner for human rights, said on Thursday that her office had corroborated grave violations that could amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity in Tigray. Young men take up arms in northern Ethiopia as atrocities fuel insurgency 2021-03-08T05:00:00Z The British high commissioner to New Zealand Laura Clarke, who also serves as the governor of Pitcairn Island, told the New Zealand Herald everyone was “hugely relieved” to hear of the rescue. Sailor survives for 14 hours in Pacific Ocean by clinging to abandoned buoy 2021-02-24T05:00:00Z A spokeswoman for the U.N. high commissioner for human rights recently urged the Indian authorities to release the detained activists. They were accused of plotting to overthrow the Modi government. The evidence was planted, a new report says. 2021-02-10T05:00:00Z The UN high commissioner for refugees, Babar Baloch, said: “We hope that the recent agreement will allow a full and unhindered humanitarian access to the Tigray region.” ‘Now I have nothing’: Tigray conflict has changed Ethiopia for ever, say refugees 2020-12-06T05:00:00Z The military responded with a campaign that included the torching of hundreds of villages and killings, and was described by the U.N. human rights high commissioner as “a textbook example of ethnic cleansing”. Profile of Aung San Suu Kyi ahead of Myanmar's election 2020-10-30T04:00:00Z In an interview earlier this year, his high commissioner for peace, Miguel Ceballos, urged Colombians to be patient with the peace process. Indigenous Colombians, Facing New Wave of Brutality, Demand Government Action 2020-10-24T04:00:00Z The Cuyes appeared to have instituted a curfew to make their criminal dealings easier, and may have been angered that they had been disobeyed, said the country’s high commissioner for peace, Miguel Ceballos. Colombia Sees Surge in Mass Killings Despite Historic Peace Deal 2020-09-13T04:00:00Z Alexander Downer, a former Australian high commissioner to the UK, rejected suggestions his ally Mr Abbott was a misogynist. Abbott keen to bring 'expertise' to UK trade role 2020-09-05T04:00:00Z The U.N. high commissioner for refugees has expressed concern about the policy. She fled detention and torture in Nicaragua for asylum in the United States. The government put her on a plane back home. 2020-08-27T04:00:00Z “We ask that China allows access of international independent observers in this zone and the high commissioner for human rights to be allowed to freely enter this zone.” France says wants observers allowed into China's Uighur regions 2020-07-21T04:00:00Z After the war, McCloy was made high commissioner for Germany and, from 1949 until 1952, he ran the American portion of occupied Germany and supervised the establishment of the German Federal Republic. Bill Barr is even worse than you think: His entire job is to protect Donald Trump 2020-06-27T04:00:00Z “Today’s conviction marks a team effort between law agencies in the UK and Pakistan working together to get justice for the murder of Dr Imran Farooq,” said the British high commissioner to Pakistan, Christian Turner. Imran Farooq: three men sentenced for murder of Pakistan exile in London 2020-06-18T04:00:00Z “But, I think the high commissioner is correct, our policy in the here-and-now is to strengthen our resilience and our economy through diversification.” Down Under sets aside historic acrimony in UK trade talks 2020-06-16T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, the UN high commissioner for human rights, Michelle Bachelet, implored the US to confront “endemic and structural racism” and address the “deep-seated grievances” at the heart of the protests. US urged to address racial injustice or risk further instability in new report 2020-06-04T04:00:00Z The spokeswoman for the United Nations high commissioner for human rights condemned attacks that occurred in late January when dozens of settlers attacked the Mayangna community inside the Bosawás Biosphere Reserve. Nicaragua is promoting illegal land grabs in indigenous territories – report 2020-04-29T04:00:00Z Robert Chatterton Dickson, the british high commissioner to Bangladesh, said the commission in Dhaka would remain open and continue to provide assistance to stranded British nationals. Hundreds of Britons stranded in Bangladesh to be repatriated 2020-04-18T04:00:00Z The British high commissioner, Laura Clarke, said there would be no “immediate fixes” because the country’s lockdown and the closure of international flights made it near impossible. UK announces £75m airlift plan to rescue Britons stranded abroad 2020-03-30T04:00:00Z The U.N.high commissioner said her office was trying to identify the people most responsible for the crimes and was also looking into the abduction of foreigners. UN rights chief airs concerns about NKorea detention centers 2020-03-10T04:00:00Z The UN high commissioner for refugees, Filippo Grandi, made a new appeal on Thursday for those trapped in the province to be able to leave. 'We have nothing left': displaced Syrians wait out war in Idlib 2020-02-21T05:00:00Z He claimed the move to publish the report “is a political move made by the high commissioner.” Mike Pompeo slams U.N. report revealing businesses linked to Israeli settlements 2020-02-13T05:00:00Z The high commissioner’s office was supposed to produce the list in 2017. U.N. Promulgates List of Firms Doing Business With Israeli Settlements 2020-02-12T05:00:00Z The UN’s human rights council, a body composed of 47 states elected every three years, adopted a resolution in 2016 asking the office of the UN high commissioner for human rights to produce the report. UN publishes list of companies with ties to Israeli settlements 2020-02-12T05:00:00Z He was hanged for a separate case involving a grenade attack on a British high commissioner in Bangladesh. Bangladesh sentences 10 to death for 2001 political bombings 2020-01-19T05:00:00Z On Tuesday, the couple visited Canada House in central London, where they thanked the Canadian high commissioner for the hospitality they received during a recent stay in her country. Harry and Meghan aim to ‘step back’ as senior royals and split time between Britain and North America 2020-01-08T05:00:00Z On a visit to the Greek islands last month, the UN high commissioner for refugees, Filippo Grandi, called for Europe to do more, particularly for unaccompanied minors. Brexit: Johnson condemned for dropping pledge to replace family reunion law 2019-12-22T05:00:00Z Michelle Bachelet, the UN high commissioner, said she was not yet able “to say whether these mitigate some of the concerns over the draft law.” UN voices concerns at Polish plan to discipline judges 2019-12-20T05:00:00Z Late last month, the UN high commissioner for refugees, Filippo Grandi, also called for Europe to do more at a time of growing global displacement due to persecution and war. Greece says it's 'reached limit' as arrivals of refugees show no sign of slowing 2019-12-16T05:00:00Z After extensive meetings with workers, the high commissioner for pensions is expected to detail reform proposals next week, and the prime minister will release the government’s plan days after that. Paris' general strike creates travel nightmare as Eiffel Tower, subway stations closed 2019-12-05T05:00:00Z Michelle Bachelet, the United Nations high commissioner for human rights, urged an independent investigation into the charges of police brutality as part of an inclusive dialogue. Tear gas returns to Hong Kong as police disperse authorized protest 2019-12-01T05:00:00Z “The opening of this centre, in very difficult circumstances, has the potential to save lives,” said the UN high commissioner for refugees, Filippo Grandi. Refugees being 'starved out' of UN facility in Tripoli 2019-11-28T05:00:00Z The statement urged China to allow “meaningful access” to the region independent international observers, including Michelle Bachelet, the UN high commissioner for human rights. UK calls for UN access to Chinese detention camps in Xinjiang 2019-11-25T05:00:00Z The office of the United Nations high commissioner for human rights said it was “deeply concerned” about reports of live ammunition being used against demonstrators. UN urges restraint over reports of multiple deaths in Iran protests 2019-11-19T05:00:00Z She visited more than 40 countries as high commissioner, often clad in a bulletproof jacket and helmet, to personally witness people’s plight. Sadako Ogata, leader of U.N. refugee agency, dies at 92 2019-10-29T04:00:00Z Now the UN high commissioner for human rights, Bachelet analyses how we should respond to a new study that shows widespread improvements in child health, tempered by vast inequalities even within the same country. Daily briefing: Why cigarette smoking increases the risk of diabetes 2019-10-17T04:00:00Z After leaving federal parliament in 2008, Downer was parked back in the diplomatic service, before the conservative government was re-elected in 2014 and he replaced a Labor appointee as the high commissioner to London. Alexander Downer: the Australian blue blood accused of being an anti-Trump 'spy' 2019-10-03T04:00:00Z He did not rule out providing diplomatic cables to the Barr probe sent by Downer as high commissioner to the UK, but said it would be a very “unusual” thing for Australia to do. Australian ambassador to Washington rejects key claim by Lindsey Graham 2019-10-03T04:00:00Z Britain's high commissioner met Maori leaders to recognise the killings. Britain regrets Maori killings by Endeavour crew 2019-10-02T04:00:00Z While Australia’s former high commissioner to the United Kingdom, the Hon Alexander Downer, is no longer employed by the government, we stand ready to provide you with all the relevant information to support your inquiries.” Australian government agreed to help Donald Trump investigate Mueller inquiry origins 2019-09-30T04:00:00Z Earlier this month, he also managed to lodge a vicious attack against Michelle Bachelet, the UN high commissioner for human rights. How leaders planned to avert climate catastrophe at the UN (while Trump hung out in the basement) 2019-09-25T04:00:00Z According to a report published by the New York Times, Papadopoulos made the revelation to Downer, the Australian high commissioner to the UK, “during a night of heavy drinking”. Alexander Downer: the Australian blue blood accused of being an anti-Trump 'spy' 2019-10-03T04:00:00Z “I’m looking for something that will begin to bend that curve,” said Mary Robinson, former UN high commissioner for human rights. UN secretary general hails 'turning point' in climate crisis fight 2019-09-23T04:00:00Z Mr. McAleenan committed to helping El Salvador build its system with the United Nations high commissioner for refugees. U.S. Agreement With El Salvador Seeks to Divert Asylum Seekers 2019-09-20T04:00:00Z Citing evidence compiled by the UN’s high commissioner for human rights, Emmerson said: “Once the occupation was fully established, a sustained campaign of political repression then began.” Russia complicit in human rights abuses in Crimea, court told 2019-09-11T04:00:00Z President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria summoned the South African high commissioner on Tuesday to complain about the treatment of his country’s citizens and to seek reassurances that their lives and property would be protected. South African president condemns anti-foreigner violence 2019-09-03T04:00:00Z Speaking to the press Thursday, Miguel Ceballos, the government’s high commissioner to the peace process, said he and his team are entirely committed to the successful implementation of the deal, despite threats from the FARC. FARC leader accuses Colombian president of failing to uphold 2016 peace deal 2019-08-29T04:00:00Z Pakistan summoned India’s deputy high commissioner in Islamabad to condemn what it said were “unprovoked ceasefire violations.” Authorities impose tight curbs in Indian Kashmir for Friday prayers 2019-08-16T04:00:00Z The UN high commissioner for human rights, Michelle Bachelet has visited Venezuela to find political prisoners are tortured, including with electrical currents, simulated drowning, beatings and sexual violence, and is setting up a permanent mission. Venezuelan activist calls on UK to back ICC referral over human rights 2019-08-12T04:00:00Z Pakistan last week expelled the Indian high commissioner and halted trade. Imran Khan likens inaction over Kashmir to appeasing Hitler 2019-08-11T04:00:00Z This week, the UN high commissioner for human rights, Michelle Bachelet, warned that the measures are likely to significantly exacerbate conditions for millions of ordinary Venezuelan. Why Trump’s 'maximum pressure' foreign policy yields minimum results 2019-08-11T04:00:00Z On Monday the UN high commissioner for human rights, Michelle Bachelet, called on the Brazilian authorities to investigate the incident and bolster efforts to halt illegal land seizures by miners, loggers and farmers. Environmental activist murders double in 15 years 2019-08-05T04:00:00Z Ms. Hopkins, 44, was condemned by the U.N. high commissioner for human rights after writing a 2015 column that compared migrants to “cockroaches” and “feral humans.” Trump denies responsibility for ‘send her back’ chant: ‘I did nothing to lead people on’ 2019-07-20T04:00:00Z She also received the bishop of Norwich, the Right Rev Graham Usher, and three newly appointed ambassadors, as well as the new British high commissioner to New Zealand. Man arrested after climbing front gates of Buckingham Palace 2019-07-11T04:00:00Z Most recently, Kate Gilmore, the UN deputy high commissioner for human rights, called the country's attack on women's rights and reproductive healthcare a "crisis" that is organized and well-funded by extremist organizations. Nikki Haley says supporting abortion is not "real feminism" 2019-06-04T04:00:00Z Gilmore, appointed deputy high commissioner in 2015, said the banning of abortion in some US states and the attempts by the Trump administration to remove language from key international documents was “deeply distressing”. US abortion policy is 'extremist hate' and 'torture', says UN commissioner 2019-06-04T04:00:00Z The U.N. high commissioner for human rights, Michelle Bachelet, called for greater attention to the rights of ordinary people in North Korea while the international community pursues diplomatic engagement with the regime. North Koreans struggle to survive amid corruption and crackdowns on markets, says U.N. report 2019-05-28T04:00:00Z Australia’s high commissioner in London, Alexander Downer, met George Papadopoulos, a Trump foreign policy aide. What's missing? The clues to Barr's 1,000 Mueller report redactions 2019-04-20T04:00:00Z “Indian deputy high commissioner was summoned for demarche in line with Foreign Minister’s briefing of today and warned against any misadventure,” Pakistani Foreign Office spokesman Mohammad Faisal said in a Tweet. Pakistan summons Delhi envoy in protest against any possible... 2019-04-07T04:00:00Z Michelle Bachelet, the UN high commissioner for human rights, urged Brunei’s government to “stop the entry into force of this draconian new penal code”. Celebrities boycott Brunei-owned hotels over country's new anti-LGBT laws 2019-04-03T04:00:00Z The US policy on abortion is a form of extremist hate that amounts to the torture of women, the UN deputy high commissioner for human rights told the Guardian. US abortion policy is 'extremist hate' and 'torture', says UN commissioner 2019-06-04T04:00:00Z The United Nations high commissioner for human rights, Michelle Bachelet, has called on Brunei to put a stop to the code’s enforcement and the U.S. Brunei's crackdown on homosexuality: Why Kingdom is implementing draconian Sharia law 2019-04-02T04:00:00Z A leading German politician has called for the expulsion of the United States Ambassador, accusing him of acting like a "high commissioner of an occupying power". German politician calls on US Ambassador Richard Grenell to be expelled 2019-03-27T04:00:00Z She said it was particularly troubling that the arrest came as the former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet, the United Nations high commissioner for human rights, continues to investigate abuses by Mr. Maduro’s government. Maduro Digs In. It’s an Old Strategy, but It May Work. 2019-03-22T04:00:00Z Ambassador Richard Grenell prompted a leader in the Free Democratic Party to call for Grenell’s expulsion for “interfering” with German sovereignty and acting “like a high commissioner of an occupying power.” Opinion | Britain is in turmoil — but Don Jr. can save the day 2019-03-20T04:00:00Z “Any U.S. diplomat who acts like a high commissioner of an occupying power must learn that our tolerance also knows its limits,” said Wolfgang Kubicki, deputy chairman of the opposition Free Democrats. German Defense Spending Is Falling Even Shorter. The U.S. Isn’t Happy. 2019-03-19T04:00:00Z India’s high commissioner to New Zealand, Sanjiv Kohli, tweeted Saturday that nine people were missing and called the attack a “huge crime against humanity.” The Latest: Saudi media says 1 citizen killed in NZ attack 2019-03-16T04:00:00Z The United Nations high commissioner for human rights recently demanded answers. Muslim Detention Camps Are Like ‘Boarding Schools,’ Chinese Official Says 2019-03-12T04:00:00Z Iran, often accused of human rights abuses, said it had allowed the UN deputy high commissioner for human rights, Kate Gilmore, to visit last week at the head of a “technical mission”. Human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh jailed 'for 38 years' in Iran 2019-03-11T04:00:00Z This prompted a furious Delhi to summon Islamabad's deputy high commissioner and condemn what it called the "vulgar display of an injured personnel". Who is captured Indian pilot Abhinandan? 2019-02-27T05:00:00Z India summoned Pakistan’s acting high commissioner to the country, Syed Haider Shah, for a meeting and issued him with a formal diplomatic protest. Pakistani PM Imran Khan appeals for talks with India to avoid war 2019-02-27T05:00:00Z Comparisons between Sri Lanka and Myanmar were made in a confidential report commissioned by the Office of the UN high commissioner for human rights in Myanmar in 2015. Rohingya crisis: UN investigates its 'dysfunctional' conduct in Myanmar 2019-02-26T05:00:00Z “Saving lives at sea is not a choice, nor a matter of politics, but an age-old obligation,” said Filippo Grandi, the UN high commissioner for refugees. Djibouti: 130 migrants feared dead after two boats overturn 2019-01-30T05:00:00Z As such, said the country’s high commissioner to the UK, George Brandis, the discovery of his remains is “a matter of great importance to Australia”. Grave of Matthew Flinders discovered after 200 years near London station 2019-01-24T05:00:00Z Michelle Bachelet, the United Nations high commissioner for Human Rights, on Thursday called on the government of Sudan to protect the rights of citizens and end the crackdown on protests. Sudan Protesters Met With Tear Gas on March to Presidential Palace 2019-01-17T05:00:00Z The UN high commissioner for human rights, Michelle Bachelet, said that she was deeply worried about reports of excessive use of force by Sudanese security forces. Sudanese police fire on protesters demanding president step down 2019-01-17T05:00:00Z At least one British national also died, the British high commissioner in Kenya said. American killed in Kenya hotel terror attack was 9/11 survivor who was ‘trying to make positive change,’ family says 2019-01-16T05:00:00Z “There is nothing new about these allegations,” Rwanda’s high commissioner to South Africa, Vincent Karega, said in an email replying to questions about the case. Rwanda’s Khashoggi: who killed the exiled spy chief? 2019-01-15T05:00:00Z The UN high commissioner for refugees granted Qunun refugee status on Wednesday. Canada and Australia in talks with UN to accept Saudi asylum seeker 2019-01-11T05:00:00Z Robinson, a former UN high commissioner for human rights, triggered widespread scepticism and scorn on Thursday by telling the BBC the princess was “in the loving care of her family”. Mary Robinson rejects 'pawn' accusation over visit to UAE princess 2018-12-28T05:00:00Z David Thomas, the UK deputy high commissioner to Malaysia, told the Guardian he was aware of the allegations and was “raising them with local authorities and alerting UK supply chains”. NHS rubber gloves made in Malaysian factories accused of forced labour 2018-12-09T05:00:00Z At Winston Churchill’s behest, the cabinet then appointed Mackinder as a special high commissioner for southern Russia. Trump’s trade Czar, the latest architect of imperial disaster 2018-12-08T05:00:00Z “The relationship is on an upward trajectory and this visit is likely to give it positive momentum,” said Ajay Gondane, India’s high commissioner to Australia. India and Australia Move to Tighten Bonds to Counter China’s Rise 2018-11-23T05:00:00Z However, the U.K. high commissioner in Islamabad is said to have cautioned that he would not be able to protect his staff if the request was approved. UK slammed for not granting asylum to Pakistani Christian Asia Bibi over security fears 2018-11-18T05:00:00Z The Mexican government plans to ask the UN high commissioner for refugees for help identifying legitimate asylum claims from migrants in the group. Trump baselessly claims Democrats are behind migrant caravan 2018-10-19T04:00:00Z “We have less than a handful of international staff that are in the country currently,” Kelly Clements, deputy high commissioner at the UNHCR, told me in New York. Libya is a war zone. Why is the EU still sending refugees back there? | Sally Hayden 2018-10-04T04:00:00Z The ministry said it hoped the data “will help the newly installed high commissioner” understand Italy’s commitment and its track record. Italy, Austria sharpen criticism of UN over migrants 2018-09-11T04:00:00Z Trevor also gets the occasional meal of bok choy, left for him by a former New Zealand high commissioner. Trevor the lonely duck gets tiny island of Niue in a flap 2018-09-07T04:00:00Z In addition to the six generals named in the report, the United Nations panel is providing a “non-exhaustive” list of people accused of atrocities to the high commissioner for human rights. Myanmar Generals Should Face Genocide Charges Over Rohingya, U.N. Says 2018-08-27T04:00:00Z “The perpetrators feel encouraged that if threats don’t work, they can go to higher levels of violence,” said Jan Jařab, the UN high commissioner for human rights representative in Mexico. UN rebukes Mexico for failing to protect journalists after reporter kidnapped 2018-08-03T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, the United Nation’s high commissioner for human rights expressed alarm at continuing violence in Cameroon, saying he was “utterly appalled” by the horrific video. Shootings on Video in Cameroon ‘May Not Be Isolated Cases,’ U.N. Fears 2018-07-25T04:00:00Z After the Irish presidency Mary Robinson became the UN high commissioner for human rights, and it was during this time she began to see the link between climate change and human rights. Meet the inspiring, hopeful women fighting for climate justice | Maeve Higgins 2018-07-24T04:00:00Z “The Australian government had been tracking that very closely,” said James Batley, a former Australian high commissioner to the Solomons and other countries in the region. A New Battle for Guadalcanal, This Time With China 2018-07-21T04:00:00Z The high commissioner to one affected Caribbean country said officials alerted the Foreign Office to the problem at least half a dozen times from as early as 2013 onwards, to no avail. Revealed: depth of Home Office failures on Windrush 2018-07-18T04:00:00Z After posts as high commissioner to Australia and first lord of the Admiralty, he entered Douglas-Home’s cabinet as a minister without portfolio and as leader of the House of Lords in 1963. Lord Carrington, British statesman who served six prime ministers, dies at 99 2018-07-10T04:00:00Z In 1956, he was appointed high commissioner to Australia, a post he held for three years before returning to Britain and an appointment as first lord of the Admiralty under Harold MacMillan. Obituary: Lord Carrington 2018-07-10T04:00:00Z That is a sign that checks and balances have been chiseled away, leaving the state unaccountable, said Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, the high commissioner. World Digest: June 22, 2018 2018-06-22T04:00:00Z Filippo Grandi, the international body’s high commissioner for refugees, characterized the numbers as “a watershed” and called for “a far more comprehensive approach so that countries and communities aren’t left dealing with this alone.” ‘The good times for illegals are over’: Trump finds allies in Europe’s anti-immigration movement 2018-06-19T04:00:00Z The UN high commissioner for refugees says the policy is "unacceptable". Crying children migrant audio released 2018-06-19T04:00:00Z And the United Nations high commissioner for human rights slammed the policy as a form of “government-sanctioned child abuse” on Monday. Authorities: Texas sheriff’s deputy sexually assaulted young girl, blackmailed mom with deporta... 2018-06-18T04:00:00Z The minister met with Nigeria’s high commissioner to Canada last month to discuss the rise in the number of Nigerians using U.S. visas to enter Canada and then claim asylum. New Migrant Surge Tests Canada’s Welcoming Stance 2018-05-15T04:00:00Z From 1981 to 1986, he was deputy high commissioner for refugees at the United Nations, where he helped coordinate international relief efforts for refugees from Ethiopia and Laos, among other countries. W.R. Smyser, U.S. diplomat turned historian of postwar Germany, dies at 86 2018-04-22T04:00:00Z Guy Hewitt, Barbados high commissioner, said a meeting request to discuss the issue was rejected by the government. Government 'must improve' Windrush process 2018-04-16T04:00:00Z On Tuesday, the UN high commissioner for human rights said the world must react to the use of chemical weapons or risk dire consequences. Syria: 500 Douma patients had chemical attack symptoms, says WHO 2018-04-11T04:00:00Z The Australian foreign minister, Julie Bishop, said that many high commissioners and ambassadors had declared their shock over the incident, and that it had damaged the country’s reputation abroad. Australian Cricket Has Its Own Deflategate, and a Nation Reels 2018-04-02T04:00:00Z According to Navi Pillay, the former United Nations high commissioner for human rights, “The money stolen through corruption every year is enough to feed the world’s hungry 80 times over”. Oligarchs hide billions in shell companies. Here's how we stop them | Frederik Obermaier and Bastian Obermayer 2018-04-03T04:00:00Z The funding of the office of the high commissioner for human rights in Geneva has also been cut. China and Russia accused of waging 'war on human rights' at UN 2018-03-27T04:00:00Z As the Foreign Office appoints its first black female British high commissioner, NneNne Iwuji-Eme shares her secrets for success in diplomacy - from stocking up on Shreddies to forming your very own "master alliance". 'I hope this won't be news in 10 years' 2018-03-24T04:00:00Z The invitation to a dinner hosted by Canada's high commissioner in Delhi was quickly revoked. Sikh separatist sorry over Trudeau visit 2018-03-09T05:00:00Z Human Rights Council, and with the end of his four-year term as high commissioner for human rights in sight, he chose, he said, “to be blunt.” Opinion | The U.N. human rights commissioner says ‘shame is in retreat.’ He’s right. 2018-03-04T05:00:00Z Speaking immediately after the secretary general, Mr. al-Hussein, the United Nations high commissioner for human rights, spread responsibility beyond the powers fighting there. Syria Cease-Fire Must Take Effect Immediately, U.N. Chief Warns 2018-02-26T05:00:00Z “Given this is my last address as high commissioner at the opening of a March session, I wish to be blunt,” Zeid said. UN rights chief slams ‘pernicious’ Security Council veto use 2018-02-26T05:00:00Z Ms Iwuji-Eme will travel to Mozambique as British high commissioner in July. 'I hope this won't be news in 10 years' 2018-03-24T04:00:00Z One key difference between it and the office of the United Nations high commissioner for refugees, critics say, is that the agency routinely allows refugee status to be passed down for generations. U.S. Funding Cut Reignites Debate on Palestinian Refugee Agency 2018-01-17T05:00:00Z But bells began ringing in July, after Australian intelligence told the FBI about an unusual conversation two months earlier between Australia’s London high commissioner and George Papadopoulos, a Trump foreign policy adviser. Opinion | Are Republicans right about the Russia probe? 2018-01-16T05:00:00Z Netanyahu suggested transferring the agency’s budget to the UN high commissioner for refugees, which aids refugee matters everywhere in the world. Trump to cut millions from UN agency for Palestinian refugees – officials 2018-01-14T05:00:00Z Speaking for the first time since Downer, the Australian high commissioner to the UK, became the unlikely hero of the anti-Trump movement, Turnbull said Australia’s relationship with America was “in excellent shape”. Trump-Russia inquiry: Australian PM denies US relationship damaged by Downer report 2017-12-31T05:00:00Z The United Nations high commissioner for refugees has expressed alarm at the growing European trend for returning Afghans. 'Sweden sends us to be killed': young Afghans face perilous deportation 2017-12-21T05:00:00Z “The high commissioner informed the secretary general last week of his intention not to seek another term,” Mr. Dujarric said. Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein, Top Human Rights Official, Won’t Seek a Second Term 2017-12-20T05:00:00Z The new legislation was drawn from the intelligence community’s assessment of global threats, said George Brandis, the attorney general until being named high commissioner to the United Kingdom in a cabinet reshuffle this week. Espionage Bills in Australia Stir Fears of Anti-Chinese Backlash 2017-12-19T05:00:00Z A statement issued Thursday by the U.N. high commissioner for human rights warned that the law gives too much power to the military, and without the necessary civilian checks and balances. A decade into Mexico's deadly drug war, lawmakers give the military more power 2017-12-15T05:00:00Z What she is doing is conflating all acts of impropriety no matter how small, irrelevant, and possibly even explainable and appointing herself high commissioner of the Inquisition: No hearing necessary, just immediate political execution. On Sexual Misconduct, Gillibrand Keeps Herself at the Fore 2017-12-06T05:00:00Z The government has not addressed a report made by the UN high commissioner for refugees, which inspected the alternative accommodation this week and said one of the units was not ready for occupation. UN attacks Australia's 'inhumane' refugee-processing system 2017-11-03T04:00:00Z Grandi was the first high commissioner for refugees to address the Security Council since 2009 and he urged its members to focus on rising displacement, especially in Central African Republic and Burundi. Refugee chief criticizes UN for failing to solve conflicts 2017-11-02T04:00:00Z The United Nations high commissioner for human rights has called the campaign a “textbook example of ethnic cleansing.” Rohingya refugees fleeing Myanmar await entrance to squalid camps 2017-10-18T04:00:00Z Mr Johnson said the issue of unpaid fines was raised in introductory meeting with all new ambassadors and high commissioners and officials also pressed the matter. Diplomats owe £105m in congestion charges 2017-10-11T04:00:00Z On Tuesday, the U.N. high commissioner for human rights called the repression “a textbook example of ethnic cleansing.” The horror of the Rohingya crisis has enraged Pakistanis, sparking huge protests 2017-09-11T04:00:00Z "Democratic Myanmar shall never tolerate such atrocities. I would like to place on record Myanmar's strong objection to the use of such terms by the high commissioner." Myanmar rejects 'ethnic cleansing' claim 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z The UN office of the high commissioner for human rights in Ramallah also issued a statement. Palestinian authorities arrest activist in growing free speech crackdown 2017-09-05T04:00:00Z A child looks at UN peacekeepers during a visit of the UN high commissioner for refugees to the Al-Nimir camp in Sudan, which is home to more than 5,000 South Sudanese refugees. Africa's week in pictures: 11 - 17 August 2017 - BBC News 2017-08-17T04:00:00Z She said she had discussed with the Australian high commissioner her “disappointment” with the accusations, and criticised Bishop’s “false claims”. Australia accuses New Zealand opposition of trying to bring down government 2017-08-15T04:00:00Z The high commissioner urged the Venezuelan authorities "to immediately end the excessive use of force against demonstrators, to halt arbitrary detentions and to release all those arbitrarily detained". UN warns Venezuela over 'use of excessive force' - BBC News 2017-08-08T04:00:00Z “Survivors have spoken of hearing the screams of people being burned alive, of seeing loved ones chased and cut down, of themselves fleeing in terror,” said UN high commissioner, Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein. Democratic Republic of Congo: 250 killed in 'ethnic' massacres, says UN 2017-08-05T04:00:00Z The Indian high commissioner in London, YK Sinha, has said very clearly that India is open to a bilateral trade deal – but there will be no trade deal without looking at the movement of people. What if the will of the people is now for a second referendum on Brexit? | Karan Bilimoria 2017-06-28T04:00:00Z The United Nations’ high commissioner for human rights warned that the violence in areas previously spared major sectarian bloodshed was “highly worrying.” World Digest: May 16, 2017 2017-05-16T04:00:00Z The U.N. high commissioner for human rights warned that the violence in areas previously spared major sectarian bloodshed was “highly worrying.” Central African Republic violence ‘highly worrying,’ UN says 2017-05-16T04:00:00Z The new documents include hundreds of cables exchanged by Robin Byatt, the British high commissioner in Harare, with officials in London. UK downplayed killings in Zimbabwe to guard its interests, study claims 2017-05-16T04:00:00Z The attack killed three people and wounded the then-British high commissioner. World Digest: April 12, 2017 2017-04-12T04:00:00Z The United Nations high commissioner for human rights, Zeid Raad Hussein, also warned Tuesday about the need for greater protection for civilians, using an alternative acronym for the Islamic State. U.S. commander says coalition 'probably had a role' in mass civilian casualties in Mosul 2017-03-28T04:00:00Z The UN high commissioner for refugees, Filippo Grandi, said refugees were not criminals but “ordinary people forced to flee war, violence and persecution in their home countries”. UN says Trump's revised travel ban will worsen plight of refugees 2017-03-07T05:00:00Z "The Australian high commissioner to India told me in no uncertain terms, 'What are you doing with international students? I need to say thank you, because you're sending them to us,'" said Lord Bilimoria. Lord Bilimoria warns of university losses from Brexit - BBC News 2017-02-28T05:00:00Z Jilly Byatt, the wife of the former high commissioner, said criticism of her husband, who is ill, was misplaced and that the decision to opt for engagement with Mugabe rather than confrontation had saved lives. UK downplayed killings in Zimbabwe to guard its interests, study claims 2017-05-16T04:00:00Z Arthur de la Mare, the departing high commissioner, fulminated that this was “a bribe to keep the Singaporeans sweet”. What the break-up of the British Empire can tell us about Brexit 2017-02-09T05:00:00Z Alexander Downer, Australia's high commissioner to the UK, said the country would want better access for business people working in the UK before reaching a post-Brexit deal. Australia eyes relaxed UK immigration under trade deal - BBC News 2017-01-21T05:00:00Z The U.N. high commissioner for human rights in 2015 called for the appointment of a hybrid court comprising local and international judges. Sri Lankan committee recommends hybrid courts for war crimes 2017-01-05T05:00:00Z A spokesman for the United Nations high commissioner for refugees told AFP that at least 43,000 Rohingya have taken shelter in Bangladesh since October. Nobel laureates warn Aung San Suu Kyi over 'ethnic cleansing' of Rohingya 2016-12-30T05:00:00Z The United Nations high commissioner for human rights, Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, said on Tuesday Duterte’s killings, by his own admission, “clearly constitute murder” and Philippine judicial authorities must launch an investigation. Philippines to investigate President Duterte's claims he killed suspects 2016-12-23T05:00:00Z About 30,000 men, women and children are in “desperate need” of food, shelter and medical care, said Vivian Tan, a spokeswoman for the United Nations high commissioner for refugees. Myanmar’s Leader Faulted for Silence as Army Campaigns Against Rohingya 2016-12-01T05:00:00Z A spokeswoman for the UN high commissioner for human rights, Ravina Shamdasani, said reports continued to arrive of serious breaches of international human rights and humanitarian law in and around Mosul. Mosul Iraq battle: IS accused of shooting civilians - BBC News 2016-11-29T05:00:00Z Pakistan’s foreign office summoned the Indian deputy high commissioner in Islamabad to protest the incidents. At least 12 civilians killed in Indian attack on Pakistani villages; Indian deaths reported in retaliation 2016-11-23T05:00:00Z According to the UN high commissioner for human rights. Isis deploys child suicide bombers as Iraqi army advances 2016-11-11T05:00:00Z “Russia has been sharpening its claws for a while. Churkin recently dismissed Prince Zeid, high commissioner for human rights, for “overstepping the limits of his responsibilities” by criticizing Moscow’s use of the veto over Syria. UN chief calls security council's failure on Aleppo 'our generation's shame' 2016-10-26T04:00:00Z UN high commissioner for human rights Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein cited Trump’s views on vulnerable communities including minorities and his talk of using torture, banned under international law, as “deeply unsettling and disturbing”. UN human rights boss says Trump would be a global danger as president 2016-10-12T04:00:00Z The high commissioner for human rights is also tasked with presenting to the human rights council an oral update on the situation in Yemen at its next meeting. Saudi Arabia agrees compromise on inquiry into Yemen rights abuses 2016-09-29T04:00:00Z Louise Arbour, a Canadian jurist and a former United Nations high commissioner for human rights, called it “a luxury” for the United States to be able to accept those refugees it so carefully vets. Obama to Push Refugee Aid at U.N., but Critics Say Effort Is Overdue 2016-09-18T04:00:00Z The US is the world’s biggest donor to refugee programmes and provides a third of the budget for the UN high commissioner for refugees. 'We have a moral obligation': advocates look to Obama as refugee crisis wears on 2016-09-18T04:00:00Z Australia must show “political courage” and end the indefinite detention of asylum seekers held on Nauru, the new Pacific representative of the United Nation human rights office of the high commissioner has said. UN human rights office calls on Australia to end offshore detention 2016-09-16T04:00:00Z He said his department was seeking help from the Malaysia high commissioner in Pretoria, South Africa, to retrieve the debris from the relevant authorities and courier it to Malaysia. MH370: debris found in Madagascar in June still not collected by Malaysia 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z The original European draft was tougher, as it instructed the office of the high commissioner to “dispatch a mission to monitor and report on the situation of human rights in Yemen”. Saudi Arabia agrees compromise on inquiry into Yemen rights abuses 2016-09-29T04:00:00Z Zeid Raad Hussein, the U.N. high commissioner for human rights, called for “access that is unconditional to both sides of the Line of Control,” the boundary between India and Pakistan that runs through Kashmir. India swiftly rejects U.N. request for a visit to the disputed territory of Kashmir 2016-09-13T04:00:00Z In August, the U.N. high commissioner released a report on the situation of human rights in Yemen. Despite 10,000 civilian casualties in Yemen — 13 per day — U.S. reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia 2016-09-02T04:00:00Z At that time, the UN's high commissioner for human rights warned that 70,000 civilians were trapped in a deteriorating situation in Manbij. Syrian rebels 'seize key town Manbij from IS' - BBC News 2016-08-06T04:00:00Z Human Rights Council meeting in Geneva at which the high commissioner for human rights expressed concerns over the government’s slow progress in implementing its pledge to investigate allegations of human rights violations and war crimes. Sri Lanka says it will create court to probe war abuses 2016-07-06T04:00:00Z After the authorities prevented opposition members from attending a meeting at the UN this month, the body’s high commissioner for human rights said that “repression will not eliminate people’s grievances; it will increase them.” Brutal king, cowardly allies 2016-06-23T04:00:00Z Also expected are Prime Minister David Cameron, former prime ministers, high commissioners, ambassadors, diplomats, and the new mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. Celebrations Around U.K. to Mark Queen’s 90th Birthday 2016-06-10T04:00:00Z "But on that day, then high commissioner and his wife defied the order," Mr Taseer said. The India-Pakistan masterpiece that fell through the cracks - BBC News 2016-06-04T04:00:00Z He proposes a 50 percent increase in funding for the office of the high commissioner for human rights. United Nations candidates compete for secretary general job in debate – as it happened 2016-06-03T04:00:00Z The UN high commissioner for refugees says the migrants crisis is now a global phenomenon and that simply turning them away "won't work". UN says turning migrants away 'won't work' - BBC News 2016-05-16T04:00:00Z Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, the UN high commissioner for human rights said Thursday’s attacks were almost certainly a deliberate war crime. UN 'outrage' over refugee deaths as bombing denied by Syrian government 2016-05-06T04:00:00Z The UN high commissioner for human rights, Prince Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, on Saturday condemned the “monstrous disregard for civilian lives” by all parties to the conflict and called for urgent de-escalation. ‘We’ve had massacres all week’: Aleppo on fire again as Assad consigns ceasefire to history 2016-04-30T04:00:00Z The New Zealand and Australian high commissioners also laid wreaths. Anzac Day: Prince Harry lays wreath at London service - BBC News 2016-04-25T04:00:00Z He proposes a 50 percent increase in funding for the office of the high commissioner for human rights. United Nations candidates compete for secretary general job in debate – as it happened 2016-06-03T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, Ankara refused to allow the UN high commissioner for refugees access to the asylum seekers, and also turned down a request from the Guardian to interview them. Refugees in Greece warn of suicides over EU-Turkey deal 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z Britain’s high commissioner to New Zealand, Jonathan Sinclair, who is Pitcairn’s governor, is more upbeat. Pitcairn in 'last chance saloon' after child abuse images case 2016-03-11T05:00:00Z The UN high commissioner for human rights warned as long ago as last March that Yemen was “on the verge of total collapse”. Saudi Arabia sees Yemen intervention as defence of 'backyard' 2016-01-27T05:00:00Z Kompass said after 17 years working within the office of the high commissioner for human rights he was seriously considering his options within the UN. UN whistleblower who exposed sexual abuse by peacekeepers is exonerated 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z “All the alarm signals, including the increasing ethnic dimension of the crisis, are flashing red,” Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein, the United Nations high commissioner for human rights, said in a statement released in Geneva. Burundi’s Forces Are Engaging in Gang Rape, U.N. Official Says 2016-01-15T05:00:00Z The high commissioner said his office had heard numerous allegations that many young men arrested by the security forces and the Imbonerakure had later been tortured, killed, or taken to unknown destinations. Burundi: ‘all alarm signals flashing red’ warns UN as reports of atrocities mount 2016-01-15T05:00:00Z The office of the UN high commissioner for refugees will now conduct initial screenings to test whether people from Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala may qualify as refugees eligible to move to the US legally. US to expand refugee admissions for Central Americans fleeing violence 2016-01-13T05:00:00Z The Australian high commissioner to Britain,m former foreign minister Alexander Downer, escorted ABC news to the spring, and scientific testing of a sample determined it was clean enough to drink safely. Visit London's Australia House for visas and drinkable water from 900-year-old 'holy well' 2016-01-10T05:00:00Z “We hope for better relations with the high commissioner.” Yemen Reverses Decision to Expel U.N. Rights Envoy 2016-01-08T05:00:00Z The U.N. high commissioner for human rights, Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, spoke of how the papal trip had created “a momentum which could overturn the downward spiral of the past months.” The hospital at the center of a Muslim-Christian war in Africa 2015-12-19T05:00:00Z “My office is analysing satellite images in an effort to shed more light on these extremely serious allegations,” the high commissioner said. Burundi: ‘all alarm signals flashing red’ warns UN as reports of atrocities mount 2016-01-15T05:00:00Z A spokesman for South Africa's Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Clayson Monyela, said Ndebele will remain high commissioner while the case continues. South Africa's ex-transport minister, now a top diplomat to Australia, in court on corruption 2015-12-15T05:00:00Z “Climate-related displacement is not a future phenomenon,” said Marine Franck, who works on climate change and migration for the United Nations high commissioner for refugees. Paris Accord Considers Climate Change as a Factor in Mass Migration 2015-12-12T05:00:00Z Citing “new evidence”, the UN’s office of the high commissioner for human rights said in a statement the residue “contained high levels of toxic heavy metals and other toxic chemicals”. Mud from Brazil dam disaster is toxic, UN says, despite mine operator denials 2015-11-25T05:00:00Z On Tuesday, the UN high commissioner for human rights, Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, asked the security council to consider all possible options for preventing the violence, including asset freezes and travel bans. UN ramps up pressure on Burundian government with resolution on violence 2015-11-12T05:00:00Z In November last year, the high commissioner called on the UN security council to consider all options for ending the violence, including travel bans and asset freezes. Burundi: ‘all alarm signals flashing red’ warns UN as reports of atrocities mount 2016-01-15T05:00:00Z It was taken in northern Iraq in September 2014, when Prickett was on an assignment for the United Nations' high commissioner for refugees. Taylor Wessing photography prize goes to daughter image - BBC News 2015-11-10T05:00:00Z The British criticism follows that expressed by British high commissioner to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, James Dauris, on Wednesday. Maldives faces growing criticism over crackdown 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z As it turned out, the high commissioner not only wouldn’t take no for an answer, he offered his sympathy. WSJ. Magazine’s 2015 Entertainment/Film Innovator is a Hollywood icon, humanitarian activist and the writer-director of this month’s ‘By the Sea’ 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z Antonio Guterres, the U.N. high commissioner for refugees, sharply condemned the attack, saying Thursday that the agency was still trying to determine the number of casualties and the damage to the camp. Iran responsible for deadly rocket attack on Camp Liberty in Iraq, dissidents say 2015-10-29T04:00:00Z António Guterres, the U.N. high commissioner for refugees, said Tuesday that the crisis threatens to destabilize and even topple governments in countries bordering Syria that are burdened with too many refugees. Iran will be invited to attend multinational meeting on Syria 2015-10-27T04:00:00Z “I think it is clear that Greece has enormous structural difficulties because of the economic situation,” the UN high commissioner for refugees, António Guterres, told the Guardian recently. Race against winter increases pressure on desperate Syrians to reach Greece 2015-10-24T04:00:00Z Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, the UN high commissioner for human rights, described Europe’s response to the crisis as amnesiac and “bewildering”. Refugee rhetoric echoes 1938 summit before Holocaust, UN official warns 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z The Jordanian prince became the UN’s high commissioner for human rights last summer. Senior UN official warns against UK plans to scrap Human Rights Act 2015-10-12T04:00:00Z “This is a historic opportunity for Sri Lanka to address the grave human rights violations and abuses that its people suffered,” said Ravina Shamdasani, a spokeswoman for the U.N.’s high commissioner for human rights. U.N. Calls for Foreign Prosecutors to Assist Sri Lanka in War Crimes Trials 2015-10-01T04:00:00Z The UN high commissioner for human rights, Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein, added his voice to criticism of Hungary on Thursday, describing its treatment of refugees as callous and including “clear violations of international law”. Croatia border clashes as country says it cannot take more refugees 2015-09-17T04:00:00Z In 2005, the UN high commissioner for refugees was just about able to keep pace with its commitments. The turmoil of today's world: leading writers respond to the refugee crisis 2015-09-12T04:00:00Z The UN high commissioner for refugees called on the EU to admit up to 200,000 refugees as part of a mass relocation programme that would be binding on EU states. Germany prepares for up to 10,000 refugee arrivals - live updates 2015-09-05T04:00:00Z India’s External Affairs Ministry lodged a formal protest with Pakistan’s high commissioner in New Delhi last week, blaming Pakistani forces for the deaths of six civilians. Clashes erupt between India and Pakistan along disputed border 2015-08-28T04:00:00Z Facebook Twitter Pinterest ‘The United Nations high commissioner for refugees considers people at Calais at the very least ‘people of concern’. We deride them as ‘migrants’. Why not call them people? | David Marsh 2015-08-28T04:00:00Z Earlier this week, the Pakistani high commissioner, or ambassador, in New Delhi invited Kashmiri separatist leaders to a reception on Sunday, the first day of the planned meeting with Indian officials. Trading Barbs, India and Pakistan Seem on Verge of Canceling Talks 2015-08-21T04:00:00Z On Tuesday, Die Welt published an interview with António Guterres, the United Nations high commissioner for refugees, in which he said the refugee burden in Europe should land on more shoulders. Germany Announces Plan to Cope with Migrant Influx 2015-08-19T04:00:00Z The UN high commissioner for refugees called on the EU to admit up to 200,000 refugees as part of a mass relocation programme that would be binding on EU states. Germany prepares for up to 10,000 refugee arrivals - live updates 2015-09-05T04:00:00Z The UN confirmed on Wednesday that Flavia Pansieri has left the post of deputy high commissioner for human rights “for health reasons”. UN rights official resigns over Central African Republic child sexual abuse 2015-07-22T04:00:00Z The UN high commissioner for human rights, Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, released a statement urging regulators to curb Hopkins’s “incitement to hatred”. Katie Hopkins: ‘I definitely identify with that murderer thing, where you click off’ 2015-07-18T04:00:00Z “This is the biggest refugee population from a single conflict in a generation,” Antonio Guterres, the United Nations high commissioner for refugees, said in a statement. Number of Syrian Refugees Climbs to More Than 4 Million 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z “For more than 17 months, women, men and children have been senselessly suffering through an entirely man-made catastrophe,” the United Nations high commissioner for human rights, Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein, said in late May. As South Sudan Crisis Worsens, ‘There Is No More Country’ 2015-06-22T04:00:00Z The UN high commissioner for refugees, António Guterres, said that although the world was experiencing “an unchecked slide” into an era of massive forced global displacement, it seemed unwilling to tackle the causes. One in every 122 people is displaced by war, violence and persecution, says UN 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z Perhaps the greatest hurdle facing Jennings’ rescue mission was the ongoing opposition of the U.S. high commissioner in Constantinople, Rear Adm. Review: How 250,000 refugees were rescued in Turkey 2015-06-08T04:00:00Z Britain’s high commissioner to Ghana, Jon Benjamin, expressed his condolences to the families of the victims, in a posting on Twitter. Dozens killed in Ghana petrol station explosion 2015-06-04T04:00:00Z In 1999, the high commissioner of the Ugandan Prison Service, Joseph Etima, a progressive who also opposed the death penalty, declared an open-door policy to the outside world. The prison where murderers play for Manchester United | David Goldblatt 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z “One thing is clear: the situation in the region has become utterly unsustainable,” António Guterres, the United Nations high commissioner for refugees, said in remarks to the Council. U.N. Refugee Official Calls Situation in Syria and Iraq ‘Unsustainable’ 2015-04-24T04:00:00Z The high commissioner says another key to addressing the crisis is better support on the ground in Libya to prevent smuggling networks from luring vulnerable migrants onto their boats. UN Refugee Commissioner: Europe Isn't Doing Enough on Migrant Crisis 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z Zeid, the U.N. high commissioner for human rights, said in Geneva that Europe is turning its back on some of the world’s most vulnerable migrants and risks turning the Mediterranean into “a vast cemetery.” The Latest: Captain and crew member arrested 2015-04-20T04:00:00Z The United Nations high commissioner for refugees, António Guterres, has stepped up calls for industrialized countries, including the United States, to shelter 130,000 Syrian refugees over the next two years. U.N. Calls on Western Nations to Shelter Syrian Refugees 2015-04-17T04:00:00Z Separately on Tuesday, the UN high commissioner for human rights called for an investigation into civilian casualties in Yemen. Yemen conflict: Houthi rebels condemn UN arms embargo 2015-04-14T04:00:00Z On Tuesday, the high commissioner for human rights warned that the country seemed to be "on the verge of total collapse". Yemen crisis: Fighting intensifies in Aden 2015-04-01T04:00:00Z On Tuesday, the high commissioner for human rights warned that Yemen seemed to be "on the verge of total collapse". Yemen crisis: Blast at Hudaydah factory 'kills 35' 2015-04-01T04:00:00Z “The situation in Yemen is extremely alarming, with dozens of civilians killed over the past four days,” Mr. al-Hussein, the United Nations high commissioner for human rights, said in a statement. U.N. Warns of ‘Total Collapse’ in Yemen as Houthis Continue Offensive 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z So far, the high commissioner’s pleas have not been met. U.N. Calls on Western Nations to Shelter Syrian Refugees 2015-04-17T04:00:00Z Indian officials were “extremely upset” at the Friday ruling and lodged a formal protest with the Pakistani high commissioner to New Delhi, the Press Trust of India reported. Pakistani court orders release of accused terrorist 2015-03-13T04:00:00Z Also Thursday, the United Nations high commissioner for human rights, Zeid Raad Hussein, criticized Maduro for authorizing the use of firearms against protesters and said that human rights in Venezuela were under siege. Venezuela commemorates Hugo Chavez amid economic and other woes 2015-03-05T05:00:00Z Mr Jaishankar will travel to Pakistan on Tuesday, seven months after India cancelled official talks as a result of the Pakistani high commissioner in Delhi consulting Kashmiri separatist leaders. Kashmir leader's remarks spark row 2015-03-02T05:00:00Z "The Indian deputy high commissioner was summoned to the ministry of foreign affairs to lodge a strong protest on the unprovoked firing," a Pakistani foreign office statement said. Kashmir clashes kill five troops 2015-01-01T05:00:00Z Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned India’s deputy high commissioner to lodge a “strong protest” against “unprovoked firing” in the Zafarwal sector, according to a ministry statement. Skirmishes Flare on India-Pakistan Border 2014-12-31T05:00:00Z In a varied career, he was also a decorated soldier, editor of the New Statesman magazine, UK high commissioner to India, Britain's ambassador in Washington and chairman of London Weekend Television. The ex-MPs who died in 2014 - part two 2014-12-30T05:00:00Z He was also a decorated soldier, editor of the New Statesman magazine, Labour MP, UK high commissioner to India, Britain's ambassador in Washington and chairman of London Weekend Television. Journalist John Freeman dies at 99 2014-12-20T05:00:00Z Jaramillo, Colombia’s high commissioner for peace and the lead architect of the process, called the allegations “a total fabrication.” Colombia peace talks are back on track but short on time 2014-12-12T05:00:00Z The numbers were released on the eve of an international conference in Geneva hosted by the high commissioner for refugees, António Guterres, to discuss the protection of migrants at sea. U.N. Agency Reports More Refugees on the Sea, and Fewer Welcome Shores 2014-12-10T05:00:00Z Last year, piqued by the comments of the former high commissioner Navi Pillay about state secrets legislation, it withdrew the contribution. U.N. Human Rights Chief Denounces Funding Shortage for His Office 2014-10-16T04:00:00Z The prince sat in the front pew with Britain's high commissioner to Malta, Rob Luke, during the hour-long mass at the lavish cathedral. Prince William attends Malta mass 2014-09-21T04:00:00Z Pledging to be “firm, yet always fair, critical of states where necessary,” Mr. Zeid, the first Muslim to be assume the post as the United Nations high commissioner for human rights, delivered a 40-minute statement. New U.N. Human Rights Chief Urges Action to End Conflicts in Syria and Iraq 2014-09-08T04:00:00Z Navi Pillay, the UN high commissioner for human rights, said Islamic State and allied fighters were committing "grave, horrific human rights violations" on a daily basis. Isis accused of ethnic cleansing as story of Shia prison massacre emerges 2014-08-25T04:00:00Z Ms. Pillay said she had been told that certain countries did not want a high commissioner who was too independent. For U.N. Leader on Human Rights, Finish Line Looks Blurry 2014-08-13T04:00:00Z In response, the the office of the high commissioner offered merely that it "would not want to speculate about why there had been so many adult male casualties." Hamas Lies About the Gaza Civilian Death Toll – And the Media Bought It 2014-08-12T04:00:00Z The first: The United Nation’s high commissioner for human rights, Navi Pillay, in a new report on digital privacy, says that mass government surveillance is becoming a “dangerous habit rather than an exceptional measure.” Why Weren't Two Stories in The Times? An Odyssey 2014-07-24T04:00:00Z On Friday the United Nations high commissioner for human rights, Navi Pillay, said there is “serious doubt” that Israel is complying with international human rights law. Israel's Iron Dome Is Amazing, and That's a Problem 2014-07-11T04:00:00Z G. Parthasarathy, a former Indian high commissioner to Pakistan, had suggested that terrorists came from Islamic countries in a "crescent of crisis" stretching from Pakistan to Algeria. India’s Modi Should Speak English, Think National The UN high commissioner for human rights warned the life sentences “could fuel prejudice as well as encourage harassment and violence.” Next UN assembly leader: Africans 'abhor' homosexuality 2014-06-02T04:00:00Z Aziz Ahmed Khan, a retired diplomat who served as Pakistan's high commissioner to Delhi, last week described the invitation as "really very shrewd". Pakistan PM to attend inauguration of India's new leader Narendra Modi 2014-05-24T04:00:00Z The ceremony was avoided by some Western diplomats, including the Canadian high commissioner who said Sri Lanka should focus on reconciliation. Sri Lanka blocks Tamil war memorials 2014-05-18T04:00:00Z In a report released on Friday, the UN high commissioner for human rights, Navi Pillay, said the Tatars faced numerous problems including physical harassment, fear of religious persecution and internal displacement. Vladimir Putin tells Crimea's Tatars their future lies with Russia 2014-05-16T04:00:00Z The comments of the high commissioner for human rights, Navi Pillay, were likely to fortify French efforts to push the Security Council to refer Syria to the International Criminal Court. World Briefing: Government’s Abuses ‘Far Outweigh’ Syrian Rebels’, Rights Chief Says 2014-04-09T03:33:17Z UN human rights high commissioner Navi Pillay urged Sri Lanka last week to accept international help to investigate grave sites promptly and properly. Sri Lanka says suspected wartime mass grave is an old cemetery 2014-03-07T18:49:36Z To support eventual accountability, the panel is submitting a fourth list of perpetrators of human rights abuses to the United Nations high commissioner for human rights, Navi Pillay, Mr. Pinheiro said. U.N. Panel Report Describes Worsening Brutality in Syria’s War 2014-03-05T18:43:12Z “The Malaysian government’s position is you have given us the clarification and that is it,” Singapore’s high commissioner to Kuala Lumpur, One Keng Yong, yesterday with the Borneo Post. Amid Cries of ‘Hitler‘ and ‘Lord Voldemort’: Keeping Track of Asia’s Many Feuds 2014-02-10T18:03:54Z Britain ended a 10-year diplomatic boycott of Mr. Modi in October when its high commissioner met with him for 50 minutes. U.S. Reaches Out to Indian Opposition Leader It Once Rebuked 2014-02-11T04:47:08Z Yet the Nigerian high commissioner, Ndubuisi Amaku, said in an interview with the Indo-Asian News Service last week that it was the responsibility of the Indian officials to condemn the raid. India Ink: Raid in Delhi Neighborhood Rattles African Residents 2014-01-23T13:46:57Z His allies say he was killed by government agents - a charge denied by Rwanda's high commissioner to South Africa. Rwandans held over exile's 'murder' 2014-01-15T18:57:54Z He said the two sailors were released after a meeting between India's high commissioner in Ghana and President Faure Gnassingbe of Togo. Indian sailors released in Togo 2013-12-19T05:43:28Z Rwanda's high commissioner to the UK says they are working with the CPS. Rwanda 'refused UK police request' 2013-12-12T12:38:40Z George Fraser, the Australian high commissioner to Kiribati, told me, “Put aside the issues of sea-level rise and saltwater inundation, we have all the conditions necessary for a cholera epidemic.” Drowning Kiribati 2013-11-21T18:25:49Z According to the high commissioner of Peru, the mines pollute the water with mercury. Day in pictures: 13 November 2013 2013-11-13T12:13:13Z He was high commissioner in the Baltic port of Danzig and incurred the wrath of German dictator Adolf Hitler as the Nazis tried to seize power across Europe. Diplomatic giant 2013-10-11T10:51:00Z "The narrative you are hearing about incursions and infiltrations is baseless," Pakistani high commissioner to India Salman Bashir said on Sunday. 'Large haul' of weapons in Kashmir 2013-10-07T12:44:42Z On a recent visit to Kabul, the UN high commissioner for human rights said: "I would back investigations, prosecutions and trials." Afghanistan mourns victims of communist era 2013-09-30T11:25:33Z The appalling suffering in Syria “cries out for international action,” Navi Pillay, the United Nations high commissioner for human rights, said on Monday in a speech in Geneva. U.N. Rights Chief Urges Negotiations to Halt Syria Violence 2013-09-09T09:30:42Z "The youth of Syria are losing their homes, their family members and their futures," said UN high commissioner for refugees Antonio Guterres. 'One million' Syrian child refugees 2013-08-23T06:43:00Z Ironically, the British high commissioner was only a few tables away in the same restaurant. Letter from Africa: Take it or leave it 2013-08-14T15:29:41Z Navi Pillay, the United Nations high commissioner for human rights, wrote to the Vietnamese prime minister at the end of July, urging that his country abandon the death penalty. | Asia: U.N. Criticizes Vietnam’s Resumption of Executions 2013-08-09T19:14:38Z The UN high commissioner for human rights called on the president to engage in a "serious national dialogue" to end the political crisis, and said nothing should be done to undermine the democratic process. Egypt army outlines post-Morsi plan 2013-07-02T19:50:22Z And the UN high commissioner for human rights called on the president to engage in a "serious national dialogue" to end the political crisis, and said nothing should be done to undermine the democratic process. Egypt rivals keep up Morsi pressure 2013-07-02T13:29:59Z Currently, asylum claims in Hong Kong, which Hong Kong officials handle in cooperation with the office of the United Nations high commissioner for refugees, face delays of several years. Arrest of N.S.A. Leaker Seen as Easier Than Transfer to U.S. 2013-06-22T13:23:28Z “Appalling violations of the most basic human rights are occurring in Syria,” said the official, Navi Pillay, the high commissioner for human rights, speaking in Geneva at the opening session of the Human Rights Council. Decision to End Syrian Arms Embargo Angers Russia 2013-05-28T11:04:24Z Mr Yapp said his dismissal as high commissioner had been a "profound shock". Cleared diplomat criticises FCO 2013-05-23T22:08:06Z “There needs to be a careful investigation of each and every incident like this,” Ms. Pillay, the U.N. high commissioner for human rights, said of the latest massacre reports. U.N Rights Chief Urges Faster Action to End Fighting in Syria 2013-05-10T12:51:09Z Royal occasion: Members of both houses sit alongside judges, ambassadors and high commissioners. In pictures: The Queen's Speech 2013-05-08T13:39:11Z “The number of casualties is much higher than we expected, and is truly shocking,” the United Nations high commissioner for human rights, Navi Pillay, said in a statement after her agency released the study. Dozens of Syrians Killed in Explosions Around Damascus 2013-01-02T20:22:20Z Twenty-four hours before the first Test in Bombay Percy Norris, the UK's deputy high commissioner and a cricket lover, who had just entertained the team at his apartment, was also assassinated. England's 1984-85 troubled tour to India remembered with affection 2012-11-11T22:29:01Z Speaking in Geneva on Monday, Navi Pillay, the United Nations high commissioner for human rights, warned of atrocities by both the government and its opponents. United Nations Warns Syrian Rebels Over Atrocities 2012-09-10T21:54:42Z Fiji expelled the Australian and New Zealand high commissioners on 3 November 2009, accusing them of attempting to interfere in the judiciary - a move they reciprocated a day later. Australia, NZ restore Fiji ties 2012-07-30T08:58:32Z "The ministers agreed to exchange high commissioners to ensure channels of dialogue between the respective countries were open and effective," said a statement from the Australian foreign ministry. Australia, NZ restore Fiji ties 2012-07-30T08:01:10Z The photographs caused public outrage and Mr McGuinness planned to travel to London on Thursday to meet the Mauritian high commissioner to complain. Paper sorry for Michaela photos 2012-07-17T07:30:53Z Ms. Pillay, the high commissioner for human rights, also said the flow of weapons to Mr. Assad’s military and the insurgency was increasing. Dozens of Syrian Soldiers Defect En Masse to Turkey 2012-07-03T00:10:05Z The Forgotten Lives of Refugees Christopher Dickey talks to António Guterres, the United Nations’ high commissioner for refugees, about the world’s desperate, dispirited, and displaced. The Forgotten Lives of Refugees 2012-06-19T18:34:00Z Shortly after, he was a special high commissioner to Madrid. Historic Fredericksburg The Story of an Old Town 2012-04-11T02:00:30.517Z The three countries will exchange high commissioners again, they said, as Fiji moves towards elections in 2014. Australia, NZ restore Fiji ties 2012-07-30T08:01:10Z The resolution will keep the issue on the Council’s agenda by requiring the U.N. high commissioner for human rights to report back in one year on the action taken to follow up on these recommendations. Rights Body Passes Measure on Sri Lanka 2012-03-22T17:31:21Z Britain's high commissioner in Sri Lanka is already here. Unease grows over Maldives power struggle 2012-02-09T12:13:53Z The administration was placed in the hands of a high commissioner with the usual powers of a colonial governor. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 8 "Cube" to "Daguerre, Louis" 2012-01-31T03:00:17.257Z In 1858 Lord Palmerston was succeeded by Lord Derby at the head of a Conservative administration, and Gladstone accepted the temporary office of high commissioner extraordinary to the Ionian Islands. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" 2012-01-11T03:00:20.463Z Most of the diggers being British subjects, the high commissioner of South Africa interfered, and a Cape official was appointed magistrate at Klip Drift, President Parker resigning office in February 1871. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5 "Greek Law" to "Ground-Squirrel" 2011-12-05T03:00:51.527Z BEIRUT, Lebanon — The United Nations high commissioner for human rights on Friday called for international intervention to protect Syrian civilians from the government’s crackdown amid warnings that the country is headed toward civil war. U.N. Says Action Needed to Prevent Civil War in Syria 2011-12-02T13:25:58Z He needs to push Navanethem Pillay, the high commissioner for human rights, to ask the 47 countries that are members of the Council to remove him. U.S. Should Show Its Support for UN by Trying to Fix It: View 2011-08-30T00:22:01Z The executive council consists of the high commissioner, the chief secretary, the king’s advocate, the senior officer in charge of the troops, and the receiver-general, with, as “additional” members, two Christians and one Mussulman. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 8 "Cube" to "Daguerre, Louis" 2012-01-31T03:00:17.257Z This audacious attack was witnessed by Britain's deputy high commissioner in Lusaka, Mark Chapman. Tipped off? 2011-08-01T00:16:59Z This Great Britain consented to do, and on the 27th of October 1871 proclamations were issued by the high commissioner receiving Waterboer and his Griquas as British subjects and defining the limits of his territory. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5 "Greek Law" to "Ground-Squirrel" 2011-12-05T03:00:51.527Z “Fears about supposed floods of refugees in industrialized countries are being vastly overblown or mistakenly conflated with issues of migration,” António Guterres, the United Nations high commissioner for refugees, said in a statement. U.N. Reports Steady Rise of Refugees 2011-06-20T00:20:21Z Navi Pillay, the United Nations high commissioner for human rights, earlier this week called on Syria’s government to comply with the UN Human Rights Council’s April 29 request for access for a fact-finding mission. Syria on Dangerous Path, U.S. Says as Troops Deployed in North 2011-06-11T01:30:38Z Navi Pillay, the United Nations high commissioner for human rights, yesterday called on Syria’s government to comply with the UN Human Rights Council’s April 29 request for access for a fact-finding mission. Syria Sends Army North, as Women and Children Flee to Turkey 2011-06-10T14:14:58Z Gopalapuram Parthasarathy, a former Indian high commissioner to Pakistan, said Bin Laden’s location inside Pakistan vindicated the Indian belief that Pakistani military and intelligence officials are knowingly sheltering terrorists. Bin Laden Location Complicates Indian Leader?s Approach 2011-05-03T21:23:22Z Within a day, the UK government had retaliated by asking Malawi's acting high commissioner Flossie Gomile-Chidyaonga to leave her London post, and the lady was forced to miss the wedding of the year. Malawi's father figure 2011-05-03T13:48:05Z “If you see the news in any international TV channel today you see Libya, Libya, Libya,” said António Guterres, the United Nations high commissioner for refugees, during a tour of affected areas in Liberia. Liberia Uneasily Linked to Ivory Coast Conflict 2011-04-01T00:15:58Z “I think it bodes well for the cricketing ties between the two countries, and that is what should lead to other things also,” said Shahid Malik, Pakistan’s high commissioner to India. Cricket: New Zealand Takes Aim at Asian Heavyweights 2011-03-27T19:09:06Z Senior UN officials including the high commissioner for refugees, Antonio Guterres, said fighting and “massive population displacement” may spill over into neighboring Liberia. Ivory Coast Unrest Forces Up to 1 Million to Flee, UN Says 2011-03-25T16:19:01Z To this end the governor of Fiji was also created “high commissioner for the western Pacific.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 3 "Fenton, Edward" to "Finistere" 2011-03-14T03:01:00.580Z The high commissioner for human rights, Navi Pillay, on Tuesday called on Zimbabwean authorities to release 45 activists charged with treason. | AFRICA: Zimbabwe: Seeking Release of 45 2011-03-02T03:10:42Z Mr Cameron said the UK's high commissioner in the country was on her way to Christchurch, and extra consular staff would arrive on Tuesday. UK team to join NZ quake effort 2011-02-22T13:30:26Z The group is chaired by Mary Robinson, the former United Nations high commissioner for human rights and one-time president of Ireland, who called the the "increasingly aggressive attacks" on Yunus "politically orchestrated". Microfinance guru Muhammad Yunus faces removal from Grameen Bank 2011-02-21T15:45:59Z All white people within its borders are under the guidance of magistrates appointed by the high commissioner. The World and Its People: Book VII Views in Africa 2011-02-13T03:00:17.920Z Sir Simon worked as British ambassador to Greece and deputy high commissioner to South Africa, before being posted to Iran in 2009. UK's Iran ambassador in Nato move 2011-02-09T16:36:37Z The United Nations high commissioner for human rights is talking about "massive violations" of human rights by the government this week. Tunisian president flees after 23 years in power 2011-01-14T19:05:00Z The Mauritian high commissioner in London will attend Mrs McAreavey's funeral. Body of Michaela returned to NI 2011-01-14T13:10:28Z The United Nations high commissioner for human rights is about "massive violations" of human rights by the government this week. The lobbyist and the despot 2010-12-22T16:01:00Z The country trailed the United States and Canada for refugee admissions last year, the high commissioner said. Refugee Boat Sinks Near Australia 2010-12-16T08:30:46Z Foreign diplomats, including high commissioners from Australia, Britain and South Africa – who lost nationals in the disaster – were also at the service. New Zealand holds memorial service for 29 miners 2010-12-02T05:14:00Z "That was really a threat to the lives of our athletes," Harris Majeke, South Africa's high commissioner to India, told reporters. Row over Games opening ceremony 2010-09-26T19:14:00Z Ijaz Butt's comments on England were 'very innocent', says Pakistan's high commissioner. Pakistan leaps to Butt's defence 2010-09-21T09:50:00Z The batsman was today summoned to see the Pakistan high commissioner and Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ijaz Butt and is believed to be considering the possibility of legal action. Fixing inquiry includes fourth player 2010-09-05T19:06:00Z After the Pakistani high commissioner's meeting with the three accused players yesterday, Pakistani journalists repeatedly asked Hasan whether the team was a victim of a conspiracy. Pakistan cricketers re-interviewed by police 2010-09-03T09:59:00Z Navi Pillay, the high commissioner for human rights, said in a statement from her headquarters in Geneva that the report would be released on Oct. U.N. Delays Release of Report on Possible Congo Genocide 2010-09-03T02:01:00Z They protested their innocence and the Pakistani high commissioner suggested they might have been "set up" by the News of the World. Three Pakistan players charged and suspended by the ICC 2010-09-02T22:51:00Z Candid Cameron "He is new in government," said the Pakistani high commissioner, patronisingly. Maybe Tony Hayward was right all along 2010-07-30T06:01:00Z In the course of the proceedings, the claimant adduced a significant volume of reports from the Council of Europe, UN high commissioner for refugees and NGOs about the conditions for asylum seekers in Greece. Can EU law protect asylum seekers in these straitened times? 2010-07-14T13:00:00Z In a meeting with Pakistan's high commissioner, or ambassador, to India, Zardari said Pakistan wanted "meaningful and result-oriented talks" with India. 2010-02-13T11:14:00Z A statement issued by the Pacific island's high commissioner warned islanders to stay indoors. 2010-02-04T12:04:00Z His staunch Protestantism rendered him exceedingly obnoxious to James, duke of York, who in 1680 arrived as high commissioner in Scotland and at once expressed his jealousy of Argyll’s immense territorial influence. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" I fear that the high commissioner will be disappointed, for David Cameron seems to be addicted to candour. Maybe Tony Hayward was right all along 2010-07-30T06:01:00Z The proclamation was succeeded, on the 9th of March 1900, by another of the high commissioner at Cape Town, reiterating the notice, but confining it to “lands, railways, mines or mining rights.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 "Anjar" to "Apollo" France at once recognized Simon's action by appointing the young man high commissioner for the new French territories. The Tremendous Event During 1895 Sir Hercules Robinson was reappointed governor and high commissioner of South Africa in succession to Sir Henry Loch, and in the same year Mr Chamberlain became secretary of state for the colonies. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 2 "Camorra" to "Cape Colony" This solution of the difficulty was brought about by Lord Dufferin, then British ambassador at Constantinople, who had been sent to Egypt as high commissioner to adjust affairs and report on the situation. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 1 "Edwardes" to "Ehrenbreitstein" Took an active part in the movement leading up to Confederation; a member of several administrations before and after Confederation; high commissioner in Great Britain, 1880-1883. The Makers of Canada: Index and Dictionary of Canadian History Defends his acts as lord high commissioner of Ionian Islands. The Life of William Ewart Gladstone (Vol 2 of 3) According to the autonomous constitution of 1899 the supreme power was vested in Prince George of Greece, acting as high commissioner of the protecting powers. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" Lord Carnarvon, still bent on confederation, now appointed Sir Bartle Frere governor of Cape Colony and high commissioner of South Africa. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 2 "Camorra" to "Cape Colony" When, by the treaty of Paris of November 5, 1815, the Ionian Islands were placed under the protectorate of Great Britain, Corfu became the seat of the British high commissioner. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 4 "Coquelin" to "Costume" In some British possessions in Africa and the Pacific the head of the government is styled high commissioner. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 7 "Columbus" to "Condottiere" Africa as high commissioner and general commanding, and conducted the operations against the rebel Boers. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 6 "Cockaigne" to "Columbus, Christopher" All these functionaries are nominated by the high commissioner. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" On the 28th of October Mr Schreiner signed a proclamation issued by Sir Alfred Milner as high commissioner, declaring the Boer annexations of territory within Cape Colony to be null and void. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 2 "Camorra" to "Cape Colony" Ayuthia is the chief town of one of the richest agricultural provincial divisions of Siam and is the headquarters of a high commissioner. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1 "Austria, Lower" to "Bacon" The fellows were expelled from the University by a royal edict, and the high commissioner pronounced the ejected fellows incapable of ever holding any church preferment. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges England consented to submit this question also to the commission, and on February 27th five high commissioners from each country met at Washington. History of the United States, Volume 4 The residence of the high commissioner and the consulates of the powers are in the suburb of Halepa. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" At a later date, on receiving an inquiry from the Free State as to the movements of British troops, Mr Schreiner curtly refused any information, and referred the Free State to the high commissioner. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 2 "Camorra" to "Cape Colony" Leaves England for Corfu, on appointment as lord high commissioner extraordinary of the Ionian Islands. The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3) 1809-1859 In 1895, Russia, France, and England, presented a note to the sultan, suggesting the appointment of a high commissioner, the abolition of torture, and reforms in taxation. The Story of Russia You will, of course, go as high commissioner, with full powers to represent me. At the Point of the Bayonet A Tale of the Mahratta War The high commissioner, true to his reputation as a prudent statesman and astute politician, showed great skill in dealing with the situation. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" In 1835 he was appointed high commissioner for Canada, but owing to domestic reasons he never undertook the appointment. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 2 "Camorra" to "Cape Colony" It had been customary at levees for the lord high commissioner to bow to everybody, but also to shake hands with the bishops and sundry other high persons. The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3) 1809-1859 Turkey agreed, but Shakir Pasha, the high commissioner, failed to restore order and the disorder threatened to become a revolt. The Story of Russia In the following February five high commissioners from each country met in Washington, and a treaty was agreed upon providing for arbitration upon the issues between the American Republic and Great Britain. The Land We Live In The Story of Our Country The high commissioner is irresponsible, but his decrees, except in certain specified cases, must be countersigned by a member of his council. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" These forces were supplemented by a regiment of Canadian horse raised and equipped at the sole expense of Lord Strathcona, the high commissioner of the Dominion in London. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 2 "Camorra" to "Cape Colony" Whether Mr. Gladstone was lord high commissioner when he came to propose his reform is a moot point. The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3) 1809-1859 The administration is in the hands of an official styled high commissioner, who is invested with the powers usually conferred on a colonial governor. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3 "Brescia" to "Bulgaria" It will appoint the high commissioner of Danzig, guarantee the independence of the free city, and arrange for treaties between Danzig and Germany and Poland. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights The councillors, who are nominated and dismissed by the high commissioner, are responsible to the chamber, which may impeach them before a special tribunal for any illegal act or neglect of duty. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" In the year 1888, in spite of the failure of statesmen and high commissioners to bring about political confederation, the members of the Cape parliament set about the establishment of a South African Customs Union. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 2 "Camorra" to "Cape Colony" There was a senate of six members, chosen by the high commissioner from the assembly. The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3) 1809-1859 Colonial governors are classed as governors-general; governors; lieut.-governors; administrators; high commissioners; and commissioners, according to the status of the colony and dependency, or group of colonies and dependencies, over which they preside. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3 "Brescia" to "Bulgaria" Middleton, as lord high commissioner and representative of the king, occupied the place of honour, and brought up the rear in a coach drawn by six horses, with six bareheaded gentlemen riding on each hand. The Red Book of Heroes She lets much of it govern itself; and it was Lord Durham, coming out as Governor-General and high commissioner at this time, who laid the foundations of England's success in colonizing. The Canadian Commonwealth The office of high commissioner in South Africa was now separated from the governorship of the Cape and associated with that of the Transvaal—an indication of the changed conditions in South Africa. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 2 "Camorra" to "Cape Colony" It made Young's position desperate, though he was slow to see it, and practically it brought the business of the high commissioner extraordinary to nought before it had even begun. The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3) 1809-1859 Near the city of Tching-tou lived a rich man of rank, a high commissioner of the government, whose name was Tchang, and who wanted to find a worthy teacher for his children. Some Chinese Ghosts There had been much speculation in Montreal as to who should be the new high commissioner for Canada in London. Laurier: A Study in Canadian Politics The same decree appointed an imperial commission, as follows: His Royal Highness Prince Pu Lun, imperial high commissioner; Sir Robert Hart, Bart., Final Report of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission Sir: Since my arrival in Hongkong I have been called upon several times by Mr. F. Agoncillo, foreign agent and high commissioner, etc., of the new republic of the Philippines. The Story of the Philippines and Our New Possessions, Including the Ladrones, Hawaii, Cuba and Porto Rico The Eldorado of the Orient Mr. Gladstone as lord high commissioner opened the session with a message that they had met to consider proposals for reform which he desired to lay before them as soon as possible. The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3) 1809-1859 Here, on the south-east slopes, are the summer quarters of the troops and the summer residence of the high commissioner. The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation — Volume 05 Central and Southern Europe You have the power to make treaties on your own responsibility with foreign nations, and your high commissioner is associated, for purposes of negotiation, with the Foreign Office. Memories of Canada and Scotland — Speeches and Verses The Commodore, accordingly, landed at Yokohama, with a suite of officers and his interpreters, and was received at the treaty-house with the usual ceremonies by the high commissioners. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 17 He found the high commissioner, he asked the meaning of the change that had taken place, and was told in curt and defiant tones that "there could be no peace, there must be war." China Mr. Gladstone landed under a salute of seventeen guns, and was received with all ceremony and honour by the lord high commissioner and his officers. The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3) 1809-1859 So, very much against his will, Samson was obliged to go to see a high commissioner, who is a very important person indeed, and ram home his arguments between four walls by word of mouth. Guns of the Gods We have replaced our high commissioner by a minister and have begun the gradual withdrawal of our activities with view to complete retirement at the expiration of the present treaty in 1935. State of the Union Address "Ay, you may depend upon it," said Servadac, breaking in upon the conversation petulantly, "your grand resident lord high commissioner has not much to congratulate himself about in the condition of Corfu." Off on a Comet! a Journey through Planetary Space For there was delay, too, while the high commissioner wired to Simla in code for definite permission to be drastic. Guns of the Gods I'll wire Simla," said the high commissioner presently, "for permission to authorize you to set your signature to that contract on behalf of government. Guns of the Gods But he convinced the high commissioner, who never told either, unless to somebody at Simla, who buried the secret among the State Department files. Guns of the Gods Within two days Samson discovered that Sita Ram had been sending official telegrams in code on his own account, very cleverly designed to cause the high commissioner to give those last minute instructions. Guns of the Gods |
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