UN rights chief underlines need for a permanent ceasefire and accountability in Gaza
In presenting his annual report to the Third Committee of the General Assembly, Volker Türk highlighted that surveys consistently show that people…
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UN rights chief underlines need for a permanent ceasefire and accountability in Gaza
In presenting his annual report to the Third Committee of the General Assembly, Volker Türk highlighted that surveys consistently show that people…
Gaza peace plan ‘at precarious moment’ as killings continue on both sides
In a statement on Wednesday, Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher said that two days after world leaders gathered in Sharm el-Sheikh to…
Political crisis and corruption fuelling violence in South Sudan, UN rights body says
The Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan issued the warning at the conclusion of a mission to the Africa Union (AU)…
Sudan: Türk ‘appalled’ by continued killing of civilians in El Fasher
This follows reports that at least 53 civilians were killed and more than 60 injured by members of the Rapid Support Forces…
Nobel Peace Prize winner Machado’s values represent best hopes of Venezuelans: UN rights office
“We congratulate Maria Corina Machado on being announced as the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize,” said OHCHR spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan. “This…
Middle East LIVE: Israel-Hamas deal paves way for ceasefire, hostage release
As people celebrated across Gaza and Israel at the news of an agreement that could hasten the end of the two-year war,…
Jubilation in Gaza as news of possible ceasefire deal sinks in
“There is a very positive, jubilant mood in Gaza this morning and there was overnight,” said Olga Cherevko from the UN aid…
In landmark labour case, UN World Court weighs in on right to strike
The case stems from a 2023 request by the Governing Body of the International Labour Organization (ILO), which asked the Court for…
Darfur: ICC convicts Janjaweed leader of war crimes and crimes against humanity
The landmark judgment, delivered on Monday in The Hague after a lengthy trial, found him guilty on 27 counts for his role…