• June 17, 2026
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Record Attacks on Human Rights Defenders and Journalists Prompt UN Emergency Action Plan Call

A new UN report reveals a record number of killings and disappearances of human rights defenders, journalists, and trade unionists in 2025. The OHCHR’s “Human Rights Count 2026” highlights alarming trends, including a defender being targeted every 10 hours and a child dying in conflict every hour. The report coincides with a UN meeting on humanitarian aid, where officials stressed the need for adherence to international humanitarian law and protection for aid workers.

  • June 12, 2026
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UN War Crimes Mechanism Future Debated at Security Council as Closure Nears

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.