Topic: Un Watch

2 chapters across the catalog

Two Dictators
Episode 1042 2:38 - 7:37

1042: Two Dictators

North Korean Human Rights Allegations and CVID Demands

A critique of Shep Smith's Fox News coverage focuses on the media's insistence on "Complete Verifiable Irreversible Denuclearization" (CVID) and the reported 120,000 political prisoners in North Korea. The discussion questions the validity of specific atrocity stories, such as Kim Jong-un feeding his uncle to dogs, attributing them to unverified Chinese blog posts. The hosts call for more concrete proof beyond satellite imagery and United Nations talking points regarding North Korean gulags.

GREP
Episode 926 28:36 - 32:42

926: GREP

Saudi Arabia Appointed to United Nations Women's Rights Commission

Saudi Arabia was elected to the United Nations Women's Rights Commission, a move that drew sharp criticism due to the country's record on gender equality. Reports indicate that several Western democracies voted in favor of the appointment in secret ballots, with Belgium later expressing regret after its support was leaked. Human rights groups like UN Watch highlighted the irony of the kingdom joining a body dedicated to female empowerment.