Prince Zeid of Jordan chosen as new human rights chief . He is succeeding Navi Pillay of South Africa , who 's served in the role since 2008 . `` My supportive wife told me to enjoy this moment , to soak it all up . The UN Human Rights Council will meet on Monday to discuss a resolution that would establish an international commission for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during Syria's civil war.
Prince Zeid of Jordan chosen as new human rights chief . He is succeeding Navi Pillay of South Africa , who 's served in the role since 2008 . The UN Human Rights Council will meet on Monday to discuss a resolution that would establish an international commission for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during Syria's civil war.