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US Attacks In Caribbean And Pacific Violate International Human Rights Law – UN Human Rights Chief
Sunday, 2 November 2025, 7:54 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
While recognising the challenges involved in combating drug trafficking, the High Commissioner urged the US Government to adhere to international law, including as set out in applicable counter-narcotics treaties to which the US is also party. More >>
Comment By UN Human Rights Office Spokesperson Seif Magango On Deaths In Cameroon Post-Election Protests
Friday, 31 October 2025, 8:34 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
We urge the authorities to ensure prompt, impartial and effective investigations into all cases of election-related violence, including the use of unnecessary or disproportionate force, and to bring those responsible to justice. More >>
Comment By UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk On Deadly Gaza Air Strikes
Friday, 31 October 2025, 8:03 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Israel must comply with its continuing obligations under international humanitarian law and is accountable for any violations. More >>
Brazil: Comprehensive Reform Of Policing Methods Urgently Needed – Türk
Thursday, 30 October 2025, 9:48 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
On Tuesday, 28 October, a large-scale police operation took place in the Complexo do Alemão and Complexo da Penha communities, reportedly aimed at enforcing some 100 judicial warrants against individuals linked to organized criminal groups. More >>
Reports Of Summary Executions & Other Violations, As RSF Makes Major Territorial Gains In El Fasher & North Kordofan
Tuesday, 28 October 2025, 8:55 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
“In El Fasher, initial reports indicate an extremely precarious situation since the RSF yesterday announced its takeover of the army’s 6th Infantry Division,” said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. More >>
Sudan: UN Expert Alarmed By Escalating Drone Attacks, Urges Protection Of Civilians And Civilian Infrastructure
Saturday, 25 October 2025, 2:40 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
The intensifying use of drone strikes is putting civilian lives at additional risk, deepening the humanitarian crisis and further destabilizing the country, said Radhouane Nouicer. More >>
Comment By UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk On ICJ Gaza Ruling
Friday, 24 October 2025, 11:10 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
The ruling must be the first step towards recovery and peacebuilding anchored in human rights, so that the ceasefire in Gaza transforms into enduring peace, in line with international law. More >>
Kyrgyzstan: Reintroduction Of Death Penalty Would Violate International Law, Türk Warns
Monday, 20 October 2025, 8:34 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Some 170 States have abolished or introduced a moratorium on the death penalty in law or in practice. More >>
Türk Welcomes ICC Conviction Of Sudan’s “Ali Kushayb”
Tuesday, 7 October 2025, 11:59 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
“The convictions of Ali Kushayb represent an important acknowledgment of the enormous suffering endured by the victims of his heinous crimes, as well as a first measure of long overdue redress for them, and their loved ones.” said Türk. More >>
UN Human Rights Office Updates Database Of Businesses Involved In Israeli Settlements In Occupied West Bank
Sunday, 28 September 2025, 9:16 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
The report also highlights the role of the State to “act with diligence to ensure that business enterprises operating in conflict-affected areas are not involved in or otherwise materially contributing to serious human rights violations or abuses”. More >>
South Sudan: Türk Alarmed By Deteriorating Human Rights Situation Amid Rising Violence And Political Tensions
Sunday, 28 September 2025, 9:15 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
The first quarter of the year recorded the highest number of civilian victims in any three-month period since 2020, as documented by the Human Rights Division of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). More >>
Guinea: Türk Urges Lifting Of Bans On Opposition Parties, Media Outlets Ahead Of December Polls
Friday, 26 September 2025, 6:20 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
The High Commissioner spoke in the aftermath of the 21 September referendum on a new constitution, which was marred by bans on political parties and media outlets, reports of arbitrary arrests and detentions, as well as enforced disappearances. More >>
UK-Ireland Joint Framework Is An Important Step Towards Addressing The Human Rights Legacy Of The Troubles – Türk
Thursday, 25 September 2025, 8:51 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
The three-decade conflict known as “The Troubles” ended in April 1998 with the adoption of the Good Friday Agreement. More >>
Comment By UN Human Rights Office Spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan On The Attack Against Gaza-Bound Flotilla
Thursday, 25 September 2025, 8:04 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
There must be an independent, impartial and thorough investigation into the reported attacks and harassment by drones and other objects against the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla. More >>
Kyrgyzstan: Torture Prevention Seriously Undermined By New Law, UN Human Rights Chief Warns
Thursday, 25 September 2025, 7:43 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
On 23 September, it was announced that the Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov had signed a law mandating the closure of the National Centre for the Prevention of Torture (NCPT) and transferring its torture prevention mandate to the Ombudsperson. More >>
Sudan Crisis Deepens Amid Rising Civilian Casualties, Growing Ethnic Violence And Grim Humanitarian Situation: UN Report
Wednesday, 24 September 2025, 8:00 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
The report also points to “recurring patterns of conflict-related sexual violence, used as a weapon of war as part of wider attacks involving other violations”. More >>
DPRK: UN Report Finds 10 Years Of Increased Suffering, Repression And Fear
Saturday, 13 September 2025, 6:47 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
A significant aspect of the report is the link between the degrading human rights situation in the DPRK, the country’s increasing self-imposed isolation and the peace and security situation on the Korean Peninsula. More >>
Enhanced Interactive Dialogue On The Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 6:58 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
The mission reports that all those involved in the latest shocking upsurge of violence in North and South Kivu provinces committed gross violations and abuses of international human rights law and serious violations of international humanitarian law. More >>
Nepal: Türk Appalled By Protest Killings, Says Violence Is Not The Answer
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 7:45 am | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
The High Commissioner said protesters have the right to express peacefully their political frustrations and grievances over corruption and a ban on social media platforms. More >>
HC Türk Updates The Human Rights Council: “We Need To Safeguard Eighty Years Of Progress On Freedom, Equality & Justice”
Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 6:40 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Human rights provide a compass to steer us through the challenges of our time, from the climate crisis to technological developments. More >>
