Japan & Volker Türk

Japan: Japan has expressed concern over China's new legislation, particularly its extraterritorial application, which could undermine freedom of speech and academic research in Japan and increase surveillance of Tibetans and Uyghurs living there.

Volker Türk: Volker Türk, the UN rights chief, has called for the repeal of China's new law, stating it risks deepening restrictions on freedoms for ethnic minorities.

Japan: Japan is the nationality of ICC President Tomoko Akane, who is sanctioned. Japan's government has not publicly commented in these articles.

Volker Türk: As UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, he urged the US to lift sanctions, defending the ICC and human rights institutions.

Japan: Japan is a major oil importer affected by higher prices and yen weakness, prompting intervention in currency markets.

Volker Türk: UN human rights chief, called for action to help stranded mariners.

Japan: Japan, as a G7 member, is participating in discussions on global economic issues, AI, and geopolitical crises, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi engaging in bilateral meetings.

Volker Türk: The UN human rights chief, Volker Türk, welcomed the peace deal between the United States and Iran, calling for restraint and good faith implementation.

Volker Türk: Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, expressed hope for universal recognition that societies are protected through strong institutions and accountability, not executions.

Volker Türk: Volker Türk, the UN Human Rights Chief, has reported on the increasing number of executions in Iran since the start of the war, highlighting human rights concerns amidst the conflict.