World News in Brief: Afghan rights, Armenia-Azerbaijan ceasefire, road safety campaign
A new report by UNAMA’s Human Rights Service has documented over 1,600 cases of human rights violations including torture, committed by the…
UN rights experts condemn Iran’s protest crackdown
Protests erupted throughout the country on Saturday marking the one-year anniversary of the 22-year-old Iranian woman’s death after she was detained by…
Sudan: Children dying amid healthcare system collapse
In war-torn Sudan, more than 1,200 children under five have died in camps in the space of four months from a combination…
World News in Brief: Reparations for African diaspora, child deaths in Sudan, Libya update
That’s the message from UN human rights chief Volker Türk, who called for strong leadership and political will from States to heed the…
Syria: UN chief welcomes reopening of life-saving aid corridor
A large UN aid convoy was able to cross into northwest Syria on Tuesday following the reopening of a vital border crossing.…
South Sudan: Key electoral questions ‘remain unanswered’
As South Sudan prepares to hold its first-ever elections in December, resolving critical outstanding issues requires political will for compromise
Libya floods aftermath: Response continues amid the wreckage
UN teams are working tirelessly to deliver vital assistance to communities devastated by the unprecedented floods that hit eastern Libya. Source link
Over-compliance with unilateral sanctions hurts human rights
As governments increasingly use unilateral sanctions measures to pursue foreign policy objectives, it has become common for businesses, including banks and financial…
Rights expert appeals for action to tackle elder abuse
Claudia Mahler, UN independent expert on the enjoyment of all human rights of older persons, made the appeal in her annual report to the…
UN experts urge Saudi Arabia to revoke death penalty for dissent on social media
Saudi Arabia must immediately revoke the death sentence handed down to Mohammed Al Ghamdi for posting critical views online