The Group of Independent Experts on the Human Rights Situation in Belarus established in 2024, was tasked with investigating alleged violations since 2020 – when […]
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UN rights office condemns continuing Israeli military operation in West Bank
Since the start of the offensive on 21 January, Israeli forces have killed at least 44 Palestinians, including five children and two women, in Jenin, […]
Sudan, ‘the most devastating humanitarian and displacement crises in the world’
1) The war: 2023 Khartoum clashes herald end of peace process By the end of 2022, there were hopes that a UN- backed peace process […]
Opinion: Is This The Birth Of A 'Post-Aid' World?
Since President Donald Trump’s January 25 executive orders slashing US global aid commitments, the world of development assistance has been thrown into turmoil. It has […]
Political solution to end war in Yemen is achievable, UN envoy says
Hans Grundberg briefed on latest political developments in the country, where Houthi rebels, also known as Ansar Allah, and Government forces, backed by a Saudi-led […]
UN On “Crimes Against Humanity” By Sheikh Hasina Government
Bangladesh’s former government was behind systematic attacks and killings of protesters as it tried to hold onto power last year, the UN said on Wednesday, […]
Airing climate justice in Costa Rica on World Radio Day
In a crucial year for climate action which, in accordance with the Paris Agreement, seeks to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, World […]
Bangladesh protests probe reveals top leaders led brutal repression
In addition to those killed by the former government’s security and intelligence services alongside Awami League party associates, the OHCHR report into the alleged crimes […]
At AI Summit, diplomats and Pharrell mull destiny of tech revolution
Addressing the AI Action Summit against the glittering backdrop of the Grand Palais museum in the French capital, the UN chief warned that the growing concentration […]
Humanitarians uphold commitment to support civilians in eastern DR Congo
Bruno Lemarquis, Deputy Special Representative and Humanitarian Coordinator for the DRC, updated journalists on latest developments and obstacles to aid delivery, which include loss of […]