Ukraine: Civilians killed and injured as attacks on power and rail systems intensify
Since 22 March, Ukraine’s energy infrastructure sustained four waves of attacks that killed six people, injured at least 45 and struck at…
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France, the new law to fight against “sectarian abuses” in the field of health, subject to the control of the Constitutional Council
On April 15th, over sixty members of the National Assembly and over sixty Senators referred the newly adopted law “to reinforce the…
Amid campus crackdowns, Gaza war triggers freedom of expression crisis
“The Gaza crisis is truly becoming a global crisis of the freedom of expression,” said Ms. Khan, the UN Special Rapporteur on…
Burkina Faso: UN rights office deeply alarmed at reported killing of 220 villagers
According to media reports, over 220 civilians, including 56 children, were killed in attacks reportedly carried out by the military in two…
World News in Brief: Dignity and justice key to end evil of racial discrimination, methane emissions update, Mpox latest, peacebuilding boost
The international day on Thursday highlights that theme, as well as the importance of recognition, justice and development opportunities for those of…
The media in Mali are no longer allowed to cover the activities of political parties
The decision rests with the military junta that has seized power The junta in Mali continued with its restrictions on political life…
Airlines urged not to facilitate UK-Rwanda asylum transfers
Two years ago, London announced the Migration and Economic Development Partnership (MEDP), now referred to as the UK-Rwanda Asylum Partnership, which stated…
Accountability essential to counter human rights abuse in DPR Korea
In an oral update to the Human Rights Council – UN’s paramount human rights body – Deputy High Commissioner Nada Al-Nashif said…
UN report details climate of fear in Russian occupied areas of Ukraine
Russia has instilled a pervasive climat of fear in the occupied areas of Ukraine, perpetrating egregious violations of international humanitarian
Russia, Jehovah’s Witnesses banned since 20 April 2017
World Headquarters of Jehovah’s Witnesses (20.04.2024) – April 20th marks the seventh anniversary of Russia’s nationwide ban on Jehovah’s Witnesses, which has led to hundreds of…