Violence broke out two days after a Druze merchant was removed on the highway to Damascus.
The incident marks the latest episode of sectarian blood effusion in Syria, where fears among minority groups have increased since the Islamist rebels overthrew the former Bashar al-Assad dictator in December and installed a new goalkeeper government, which has gained increasing international recognition.
These targeted include the Druze sect, a branching of Shiite Islam.
The UN expresses the “deep concern”
On Monday, Special Deputy Envoy of the UN for Syria, Najat Rochdiexpressed a “deep concern” concerning these reports and urged the authorities and the stakeholders to “take immediate measures to protect civilians, restore calm and prevent incentive”.
It also underlined the need for inclusion, strengthening of confidence and significant dialogue to advance a credible and inclusive political transition in Syria.
The Head of Human Rights of the United Nations says that the “wisdom” of the indigenous peoples necessary in climate change, the upgrades of digital policy
The UN Human Rights Head spoken at A high -level political forum on the rights of indigenous peoples on Monday.
Underline how crucial these forums are to advance the rights of indigenous peoples, Volker Türk highlighted developments in Colombia, Finland and Guatemala which gave them more self -determination.
But despite these advances, violations against the rights of indigenous peoples continue.
Many are still lacking in recognition of formal land, while mining, deforestation and large -scale agricultural development often cause environmental destruction.
Indigenous peoples also experience immense discrimination and face the weight of climate chaos, said Türk.
Toll on activists
In addition, data from the Human Rights Office reveal that 26% of rights activists killed in 2023 and 2024 were indigenous, largely in the Americas.
In addition, states use AI so as to harm the indigenous peoples by monitoring, exploitation of data and exclusion of decision -making. Türk has thus called for human rights approaches which support sovereignty of indigenous data and self -determination.
The High Commissioner also called for future climate policies, digital technologies and other areas to “reflect the wisdom and experience of indigenous peoples”.
“It is not only essential to respect and realize the human rights of indigenous peoples,” he concluded. “It is more and more recognized that the ideas and approaches of Aboriginal peoples have important lessons for all of us.”
Guterres hosts an advance in securing digital technology worldwide
United Nations Antonio Guterres on Monday, welcomed The adoption by UN consensus Open working group on information and communication technologies.
It was created in 2020 with a five -year term to promote a regular institutional dialogue and initiatives focused on the security and security of digital technologies.
The secretary general welcomed the Final report From July 10, which has summarized the last five years of negotiations, said a statement published by its spokesperson.
It reflects shared opinions on current and emerging threats, responsible government policies, international law, standards and efforts such as strengthening confidence and capacity development.
Call for cooperation
He also establishes a permanent mechanism to continue discussions on the responsible behavior of the State in the use of information and communications technologies, which the Secretary General was particularly appreciated.
“The secretary general now calls on all states to work together through the global mechanism to combat digital risks and ensure that these technologies are exploited for good,” the statement said.
The secretary general congratulated the group for its achievements, claiming that the adoption of consensus “demonstrates that even in the most difficult international security environment, collective action is still possible.”
Originally published at Almouwatin.com
