The UN Security Council has issued a stark warning regarding the escalating violence in El Obeid, Sudan, citing a significant risk of mass atrocities. The Council also expressed deep concern over the broader conflict and urged all parties to protect civilians and adhere to international humanitarian law.
The UN Human Rights Council marks its 20th anniversary, reflecting on its journey to uphold global human rights amidst enduring and emerging challenges, funding crises, and the ongoing need for accountability.
The UN welcomes progress towards a Lebanon ceasefire, as human rights experts call for Iran to be held accountable for its role in the conflict.
The UN’s 2025 report reveals a record increase in grave violations against children, with national forces identified as primary perpetrators. 24,174 children were affected by 38,558 verified violations.
The UN calls for adherence to the Mine Ban Treaty, highlighting ongoing casualties from anti-personel mines and urging states to recommit to eradication and clearing efforts. Thousands are killed and injured annually, with civilians and children disproportionately affected.
The UN Security Council discussed the future of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals as it approaches closure. Key topics included significant staff reductions, the transfer of functions to the UN Secretariat, and the contentious issue of archive management, with several nations advocating for their respective countries to host these historical records.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres stated that over half of UN personnel killed in the line of duty were serving in Gaza, condemning attacks on peacekeepers and aid workers as violations of international law.
A UN report highlights a more than twofold increase in conflict-related sexual violence in 2025, labeling it a global crisis fueled by insecurity and displacement. The report documents thousands of verified cases, while acknowledging underreporting, and names perpetrators.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that escalating wars and geopolitical divisions are dangerously eroding the global order and undermining international law, urging a return to diplomacy and reform.
The UN Security Council addressed the humanitarian toll of the Ukraine conflict and recurring breaches of international law. Russia alleged a Ukrainian strike on a Luhansk dormitory, while Kyiv denied targeting civilians and claimed to have hit a Russian drone command center.
The UN’s top court has ruled that the right to strike is protected under the 1948 Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organize Convention, despite the convention not explicitly mentioning strikes. The International Labour Organization had referred the question to the court.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres, during his visit to Japan, stated that the UN Security Council does not reflect the realities of the current world and that its reform is urgently needed, citing issues of legitimacy and effectiveness.
Over 3,000 attacks have targeted Ukraine’s healthcare system since the Russian invasion began, impacting hospitals, clinics, and medical vehicles, leading to significant casualties and hindering access to care. The WHO is calling for adherence to international humanitarian law.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres marked the 80th anniversary of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), emphasizing the critical importance of international law and the rule of law in maintaining global peace and security amidst growing violations.
The United Nations has condemned a deadly pre-dawn attack on the Omid Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Kabul, which reportedly killed over 400 patients and injured 250. The WHO is verifying the incident amid escalating regional conflicts.
