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South Sudan: UN experts emphasize the importance of supporting transitional justice for sustainable peace

05/12/2024

Press Release UN human rights experts have called for robust support for transitional justice processes in South Sudan, emphasizing their critical role in achieving […]

Sudan: UN condemns violence against civilians amid warnings of a “catastrophic” humanitarian situation

05/12/2024

Press Release UN experts have condemned the escalating violence against civilians in Sudan, highlighting the catastrophic humanitarian crisis triggered by the conflict between the […]

Qatar: UN human Rights Council examines the country’s human rights record

03/12/2024

Press Release The human rights record of the State of Qatar was reviewed by the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of […]

(Israel): UN investigation committee finds (Israeli) warfare methods in Gaza consistent with genocide characteristics

29/11/2024

Press Release The United Nations Special Committee on Israeli Practices announced in a report released on November 14, 2024, that warfare methods employed by […]

(Israel): Following the issuance of arrest warrants against (Israeli) officials, UN calls for compliance with ICC warrants

28/11/2024

Press Release The United Nations has announced its full support for the arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), stressing that they […]

Sudan: CFJ and 5 human rights organizations urge the Human Rights Council to extend the mandate of the Fact-Finding Mission in Sudan

10/09/2024

Press Release The Committee for Justice (CFJ) and five other human rights organizations have sent a letter to the United Nations Human Rights Council […]

Sudan: UN experts urges immediate action to support survivors of gender-based violence

05/09/2024

Press release UN human rights experts have called for urgent international intervention to support survivors of gender-based violence in Sudan and to halt the […]

Libya: UN report calls for accountability for human rights violations in Tarhuna

05/09/2024

Press release A new United Nations report has underscored the urgent need for accountability for the grave human rights violations in Tarhuna, Libya, which […]

(Israel): UN Expert Condemns Alleged Sexual Torture of Palestinians by (Israeli) Forces

04/09/2024

Press release Dr. Alice Jill Edwards, the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, expressed deep concern […]

Tunisia: UN experts urge justice for detained human rights advocate Sihem Ben sedrine.

27/08/2024

Press release Geneva – August 19, 2024 UN human rights experts have issued a strong call to the Tunisian authorities, demanding immediate respect for […]

Palestine: UN Expert condemns killing of journalists in Gaza, calls for accountability

27/08/2024

Press release Geneva – August 19, 2024 UN Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression, […]

Yemen: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Condemns “Ansar Allah” Raid on Sana’a Office, Calls for Release of Detained Staff

23/08/2024

Press release Geneva – August 19, 2024 The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has condemned the storming of the United Nations […]

Bahrain: UN Experts Warn of Life-Threatening Conditions at Jaw Prison, Urge Immediate Reforms

23/08/2024

Press release Geneva – August 19, 2024 Independent human rights experts have issued a stern warning to the Bahraini government, urging immediate action to […]

Iraq: CERD commends Iraq’s progress in racial discrimination efforts, calls for continued action

22/08/2024

Press release Geneva – August 19, 2024 Geneva, August 2024 – The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) has praised Iraq […]

Israel: UN Special Rapporteur concerns over allegations of sexual torture by Israeli Authorities against Palestinian detainees

21/08/2024

Press release Geneva – August 19, 2024 Alice Jill Edwards, the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, expressed deep concern and outrage following reports that […]

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