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Comment By UNHRO Spokesperson Seif Magango On Apparent Enforced Disappearance Of Guinean Opposition Activist’s Relatives
Friday, 21 November 2025, 9:51 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
We also call on the authorities to disclose the fate and whereabouts of at least five other individuals we believe may have been subjected to enforced disappearance. More >>
Comment By UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk On Deadly Ukraine Attacks
Friday, 21 November 2025, 9:32 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Recurring patterns of apparent violations of the fundamental international humanitarian law principles of distinction, proportionality and precaution raise particularly serious concerns and must be promptly, thoroughly and independently investigated. More >>
Comment By UN Human Rights Spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani On Guilty Verdict Against Ex-Bangladesh PM Hasina
Friday, 21 November 2025, 7:12 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk hopes Bangladesh will move forward with a comprehensive process of truth-telling, reparation and justice as the pathway to national reconciliation and healing. More >>
International Community Has Clear Duty To Act - Türk Tells Special Session On Sudan
Sunday, 16 November 2025, 3:43 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Sudan is built on the diversity of its people. The war is setting regions and communities against each other, ripping apart the social fabric, with consequences that will reach down generations. More >>
Comment By UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk On Sudan Violence
Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 8:30 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
The Security Council’s arms embargo is clear: the provision of continuing military support to sustain parties committing serious violations must stop. More >>
BRIEFING NOTES: EN/AR (1) Syria; (2) Niger
Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 8:26 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
We stress that all armed actors – both exercising State power and otherwise – must respect and protect humanitarian workers at all times, everywhere, as required by international human rights law and applicable humanitarian law. More >>
BRIEFING NOTES: (1) USA; (2) Tanzania; (3) Sudan
Sunday, 2 November 2025, 7:57 pm | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Volker Türk repeats his call on States with influence over the parties to the conflict to act urgently to put an end to the violence. More >>
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 >>
