South African Indian origin lawyer and activist Yasmin Sooka appointed to chair UN Commission

Q.  Which South African Indian origin lawyer and long time activist was appointed to UN Commission on 24th June 2016?
- Published on 27 Jun 16

a. Yasmin Sooka
b. Kenneth Scott
c. Godfrey Musila
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Yasmin Sooka
 
Yasmin Sooka, the South African Indian origin lawyer and long time human rights activist was appointed to chair the UN commission on 24th June 2016
  • Commission will monitor human rights situation in Southern Sudan and ensure recommendations for their improvement
  • Sooka will serve with Kenneth Scott from the US and Godfrey Musila of Kenya on the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan.
  • At the time of appointment, she was EF of the Foundation for Human Rights in S. Africa. Earlier, she had served on the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission established by former president Nelson Mandela from 1996-2001 assisting with the final report of the Commission

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