Tonga’s state of human rights to be examined

The state of human rights in Tonga is to be examined by the UN Human Rights Council this week.

Tonga's Foreign Minister Fekitamoeloa 'Utoikamanu will attend the Universal Periodic Review at the UN Human RIghts Council's HQ in Geneva.

Serving as rapporteurs for the review are representatives from Benin, the Czech Republic and the Maldives.

Reports from all parties including independent stakeholders will be discussed at the meeting.