Xinhua Commentary: Democracy is a common value, yet it varies in paths

But instead of respecting other countries' choices, Western countries like the United States have repeatedly tried to export their democracy, only to create instability and chaos worldwide. 

https://english.news.cn/20230328/b06768664f3a4f79896789bec544f06f/c.html

Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory illegal: UN rights commission

Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory is unlawful under international law due to its permanence and the Israeli government’s de facto annexation policies, a UN-appointed Commission of Inquiry said in its first report, published on Thursday.  

https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/10/1129722

‘The war on Syria has failed,’ Foreign Minister says in UN speech, denouncing the West’s hegemonic ambitions

The current chaotic state of the world – from wars to the spread of terrorism and climate-induced disasters – is the result of hegemonic, wealth-hoarding countries and their ambitions to subjugate others, “which Syria knows only too well,” Foreign Minister Fayssal Mekdad said on Monday. 

https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/09/1128011

DPRK lashes out against international system governed by ‘exclusive Western values’

The Permanent Representative of the Democratic Republic of Korea (DPRK) to the UN said on Monday that global security is in its worst state since the Second World War, owing to the high-handedness of some countries attempting to replace the international order centered on the UN system with one “governed by unilateral and exclusive Western values”. 

https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/09/1128021

War of terror: Legal colonialism reincarnated

Did 9/11 really open a ‘new’ chapter in American history?

https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2021/9/18/war-of-terror-legal-colonialism

Issuing Presidential Statement, Security Council Expresses Deep Concern about Developments in Myanmar

At the same time, Council members, through the statement, expressed continued support for the democratic transition in Myanmar, stressing the need to uphold democratic institutions and processes, refrain from violence, and fully respect human rights and the rule of law.  They reiterated strong support for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), welcoming in particular, statements made by its Chair on 2 March and 1 February which recalled the ASEAN Charter principles of democracy, adherence to the rule of law and good governance, among others. 

https://www.un.org/press/en/2021/sc14462.doc.htm

Kofi Annan launches new book; demands justice and rule of law in true democracies

The Former UN Secretary General, who was speaking during the launch of his book in Accra yesterday, said it was heart warming to note that democracy was gradually gaining ground all over the world but added this was not enough. 

Former Secretary General of the United Nations Kofi Annan has urged governments, particularly in Africa, to uphold peace, justice and the rule of law and respect for human rights at all times. 

He said these were the key ingredients for the true development of any society. 

http://edition.myjoyonline.com/pages/news/201301/99483.php

Draft EU Regulation on 'Terrorist Content' Online Threatens Rights

Proposals Risk Undermining Free Speech, Judicial Authority

This week European Union negotiators will enter what is expected to be the final round of talks on a new regulation on preventing the dissemination of online content classified as “terrorist.” The working draft  poses serious risks to free expression and the rule of law. 

https://www.hrw.org/news/2020/11/16/draft-eu-regulation-terrorist-content-online-threatens-rights

Why won't the CIA admit it tortured detainees?

In the Reality Check, Mehdi Hasan examines how money and racism undermine US democracy.

Obama urges unity against global extremism

http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/upfront/2016/04/160401134414575.html

Obama urges unity against global extremism

In his address to UN, US president condemned "mindless violence" and challenged leaders to confront causes of turmoil.

http://www.aljazeera.com/news/americas/2012/09/201292516632426145.html