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Nicaragua: Türk Deplores Clampdown On Civil And Political Freedoms

Thursday, 23 July 2026, 7:19 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

On Sunday, Nicaragua’s co-president, Daniel Ortega, spoke of new laws that could bar dissenting individuals and groups from participating in elections. More >>

Sudan: “War Economy” Sustains Conflict, UN Report Warns

Thursday, 16 July 2026, 9:20 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

Sudan’s vast wealth of natural resources should benefit its people. Distressingly, what we are seeing today is anything but that. More >>

Comment By UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk On Resumption Of Hostilities Between Iran And The US

Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 7:33 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

Diplomacy, restraint, and de-escalation must be prioritised. I urge an immediate return to the ceasefire between Iran and the US, and its implementation consistent with international law. More >>

Comment By UN Human Rights Office Spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani On Sri Lanka Prison Violence

Monday, 13 July 2026, 1:30 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

The violence underscores the urgency of tackling structural concerns around detention in Sri Lanka, notably prolonged pre-trial detention, overcrowding and inadequate conditions in detention facilities. More >>

DRC: Türk Deplores Continued Clashes In South Kivu, Urges Immediate De-Escalation

Friday, 10 July 2026, 9:36 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

There are growing fears that the increasing fighting in the area could force further displacement of civilians, including into neighbouring countries, and cause more violations and abuses of international human rights and humanitarian law. More >>

Türk On Ukraine: Human Rights Need To Guide Efforts To Secure Lasting Peace

Monday, 6 July 2026, 7:48 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

Protecting human rights is key to building the trust and confidence required for any sustainable peace and can provide a vital opening for meaningful dialogue. More >>

Türk Calls For Strong Action At The Highest Level To Prevent Atrocity Crimes In Sudan

Saturday, 4 July 2026, 4:23 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

We urgently need a humanitarian pause to allow for the unhindered delivery of food and humanitarian aid into the city and its surroundings. More >>

Burkina Faso: UN Human Rights To Shut Down Country Office

Friday, 3 July 2026, 9:43 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

The country office was set up in October 2021 and has, among others, conducted human rights monitoring and documentation, advocated with Government leaders and entities on respect for human rights. More >>

US: UN Human Rights Chief Alarmed At Deaths In ICE Custody, Calls For Urgent Preventive Action

Saturday, 27 June 2026, 4:44 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

The High Commissioner urged the full restoration and strengthening of independent oversight mechanisms for immigration detention, highlighting their importance as a key safeguard against abuse. More >>

UN Report Documents Widespread And Brutal Use Of Sexual Violence In Sudan

Thursday, 25 June 2026, 8:32 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

The report finds that sexual violence has accompanied the geographic spread of the conflict, as well as displacement journeys. It has been used consistently as a tactic to terrorize and traumatize the civilian population. More >>

Myanmar: Foreign Indifference Compounds Suffering Of Civilians – UN Report

Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 8:15 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

Decline in support has forced deep programme cuts, closures and layoffs within civil society organisations, and ethnic media and women’s organisations impacted disproportionally. More >>

UN Human Rights Chief Concerned About New EU Returns Law, Urges Consistency With Human Rights And Refugee Law

Monday, 22 June 2026, 2:45 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

The EU Regulation on Returns, which was voted on by the European Parliament earlier this week, on 17 June, expands the use of pre-removal detention and enables EU members to create so-called “return hubs” in third countries. More >>

Sudan: Imminent Offensive On El Obeid Must Be Halted – Türk Warns Of Catastrophic Impact On Civilians

Friday, 19 June 2026, 6:54 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

The High Commissioner also urged parties to the conflict to ensure the safe movement of civilians who have been repeatedly forced to flee violence, and in search of basic services. More >>

Comment By UN Human Rights Office Spokesperson Seif Magango On Violence Against Protesters In The DRC

Thursday, 18 June 2026, 8:54 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

He urges the DRC authorities to respect and ensure full enjoyment of the freedoms of expression, association and peaceful assembly, in the lead up to presidential and parliamentary elections in 2028. More >>

Türk Says Ultimate Trajectory For Human Rights Is Larger Freedom

Tuesday, 16 June 2026, 9:34 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

This Global Update is a snapshot of a complex mosaic that defies binary ideas of good or bad, allies or enemies. More >>

Comment By UN High Commissioner For Human Rights Volker Türk On Violence In The UK

Friday, 12 June 2026, 7:43 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

Volker Türk expresses deep sympathy with all victims as well as their families and communities. More >>

UN Rights Chief Urges ‘massive Rethink’ Of US Immigration Policies Ahead Of World Cup

Thursday, 11 June 2026, 2:09 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

UN's top human rights official has called for a 'massive rethink' of US immigration & security policies ahead of the World Cup, warning that racial profiling, surveillance & aggressive enforcement are already affecting teams, officials & supporters. More >>

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