That’s according to Najat Rochdi, the UN Deputy Special Envoy for Syria, who is in Damascus meeting several members of the transitional authorities to ensure […]
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UN Commission notes new sense of optimism in Syria during first-ever visit
Commissioner Hanny Megally led the team, which met with officials, including in the Ministries of Justice and Foreign Affairs. Discussions covered justice for victims and […]
Ukraine in grip of third winter of escalating Russian attacks
In a scheduled update mandated by the Council in Geneva, Nada Al-Nashif said that these attacks had led to the deaths of 574 civilians – […]
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Rights experts call for immediate release of Abu Zubaydah from Guantánamo
On Monday the United States military sent 11 long-term detainees from the facility to Oman after reaching agreement with the Government there on relocation and […]
More than 5,600 killed in Haiti gang violence in 2024
These deaths represent an increase of over 1,000 on the total killings for 2023, according to figures verified by OHCHR. A further 2,212 people were […]
World News in Brief: Deadly China quake, Killings of Alawites in Syria, executions in Iran, CAR rights defenders, finance and food crises
At least 126 people were killed and 188 injured in the 7.1-magnitude quake in Dingri county, a remote region near Mount Everest, according to media […]
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Over 900 People Executed In Iran Last Year, Including 40 In A Week: UN
Geneva, Switzerland: More than 900 people were reportedly executed in Iran last year, including around 40 in a single week in December, the United Nations […]
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Elon Musk On George Soros Receiving Highest US Civilian Award
New Delhi: Tesla CEO Elon Musk publicly criticised US President Joe Biden’s decision to honour billionaire philanthropist George Soros with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. […]
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Lionel Messi, Hilary Clinton, Michael J Fox Awarded US’ Highest Civilian Honour
Washington: Outgoing President Joe Biden has presented the US’ highest civilian award to 19 people, including former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, football superstar Lionel […]
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Biden To Award Highest US Civilian Honour To Hillary Clinton, Messi, Soros
US President Joe Biden has announced the names of 19 individuals who will receive the prestigious Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. […]
