Behind the staggering profits lies what the report calls a “litany of abuse” affecting hundreds of thousands of people from at least 66 countries. Many […]
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Fears of ethnic cleansing in Gaza and the West Bank: UN rights report
The report covers the period from 1 November 2024 to 31 October 2025 and is based on monitoring conducted by OHCHR and information from governmental sources, other UN entities and non-governmental organizations. “Intensified […]
UN rights chief: AI must be based on inclusivity, accountability and global standards
Speaking at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, Mr. Türk told UN News that the technology must be governed through a human rights framework that ensures […]
Epstein files: ‘No one is too wealthy or too powerful to be above the law’; rights experts demand accountability
In a statement on Monday, the independent experts – who serve in their individual capacities under mandates from the UN Human Rights Council and are […]
World News in Brief: Madagascar cyclone response, Gaza medical evacuations, remembering civil rights icon Jesse Jackson
According to government reports, more than 800 people have been injured and nine remain missing. The cyclone has caused widespread damage: more than 470,000 people […]
‘Like a scene out of a horror movie’: UN report warns of war crimes in Sudan’s El Fasher
“Persistent impunity fuels continued cycles of violence,” said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, calling for credible investigations and accountability for perpetrators. Sudan’s […]
From war zones to outer space, radio remains essential
Every 13 February marks World Radio Day, a celebration timed to the moment UN Radio first crackled to life 80 years ago. UN News teams […]
Protecting children in war is key to lasting peace, top UN envoy warns
In an exclusive interview with UN News, Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Vanessa Frazier, reflected on the alarming rise in grave violations against […]
Political violence against MPs rising worldwide
Head of the IPU, Martin Chungong, told a UN conference in New York on Wednesday that “if the phenomenon goes uncontrolled, there will be major […]
West Bank: UN rights chief warns against deepening Israeli control over Palestinian land
“This is yet another step by the Israeli authorities towards rendering a viable Palestinian State impossible, in violation of the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination,” he said. […]
