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UN Experts Demand Urgent Action To Protect Civilians In Sudan As Conflict Intensifies
Monday, 6 October 2025, 3:59 pm | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
The experts have repeatedly expressed concerns with the authorities over escalating human rights violations in Sudan amid a climate of impunity. More >>
Japan: UN Experts Concerned By Continued Stigmatisation Of Religious Minorities
Monday, 6 October 2025, 2:18 pm | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
The experts emphasised that any restrictions on the exercise of Article 18 rights must comply strictly with the limitations set out in Article 18.3 of the ICCPR, as interpreted by the UN Human Rights Committee. More >>
Ukraine: UN Experts Warn Of Persecution Against Ukrainian Orthodox Church
Thursday, 2 October 2025, 7:52 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
The experts warned that vague or ideologically-based justifications for the dissolution of religious organisations are incompatible with the principle of legal certainty and risk criminalising freedom of thought, and religion or belief. More >>
UN Expert Calls On Mali To Remain In The International Criminal Court
Sunday, 28 September 2025, 9:18 pm | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
The expert noted that while the 22 September statement refers to an immediate withdrawal, it does not have any legal effect and does not protect those who have committed atrocities in Mali. More >>
UN Special Rapporteur Warns Of Intensifying Repression And Widespread Torture In Russia Aimed At Silencing Dissent
Thursday, 25 September 2025, 4:22 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
A UN expert has condemned Russia's escalating repression of dissenters, including journalists, lawyers, and activists, as a coordinated state policy to create "enemies of the motherland," with 50 journalists imprisoned and widespread torture, punitive ... More >>
UN Experts Dismayed By US Sanctions Against Palestinian Human Rights Organisations
Wednesday, 24 September 2025, 10:09 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
The sanctions follow those imposed on Addameer, a Palestinian human rights organisation which promotes and protects prisoners’ rights, and which was added to the United States’ Specially Designated Nationals list in June 2025. More >>
One Year After ICJ Ruling, UN Experts Urge States To Confront Inaction Over Israel’s Unlawful Occupation
Wednesday, 24 September 2025, 9:10 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
The resolution set out clear responsibilities for third States and international organisations, including the UN system, in relation to Israel’s unlawful occupation. More >>
One Year After ICJ Ruling, UN Experts Urge States To Confront Inaction Over Israel’s Unlawful Occupation
Wednesday, 24 September 2025, 9:10 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
The resolution set out clear responsibilities for third States and international organisations, including the UN system, in relation to Israel’s unlawful occupation. More >>
Israel’s Financial Stranglehold On The Occupied Palestinian Territory Must End: UN Experts
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 7:46 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
The experts stressed that most commercial, agricultural and industrial assets have been damaged. Unemployment has surged to over 80 per cent. GDP has dramatically shrunk, and trade stalled. Poverty is endemic. Famine has been declared. More >>
States Must Prioritise Documentation In Transitional Justice Processes: UN Expert
Thursday, 11 September 2025, 8:04 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
The Special Rapporteur called on States, the international community, and donor institutions to ensure that documentation processes are integrated as a core element of transitional justice strategies, and that material and human resources are assigned to this task. More >>
UN Experts Urge US To Grant Visas To Palestinian Officials, Uphold Diplomacy For Peace
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 8:03 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
The experts urge the US to restore its commitment to diplomacy through the UN by granting visas to Palestinian officials, and not to restrict participation to those with whom it agrees. “Diplomacy offers the hope of peacefully settling even the ... More >>
UN Experts Stand In Solidarity With The Global Sumud Flotilla, Demand Full Protection Of All Passengers
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 6:57 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
On 31 August, the Global Sumud Flotilla set sail from Barcelona with critical humanitarian supplies, including food, medicine and baby formula. A second wave of ships is scheduled to depart from Tunisia this week, joining vessels from Italy, Greece and elsewhere ... More >>
Gaza: UN Experts Urge General Assembly To Respond To Famine And Genocide
Saturday, 6 September 2025, 8:25 pm | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
“At this critical moment, the world needs the General Assembly — the highest body of the United Nations — to take decisive leadership and act to prevent further catastrophe,” they said. More >>
Saudi Arabia Must Halt Executions Of Persons Convicted For Offences Committed As Minors: UN Experts
Saturday, 6 September 2025, 8:23 pm | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
They warned that the execution of persons convicted for offences committed when the offenders were minors is prohibited under international law and constitute an arbitrary deprivation of life. More >>
UN Experts Welcome Brazil’s Veto Of Environmental Licensing Bill Provisions
Friday, 5 September 2025, 7:40 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
The experts urged the National Congress to uphold the presidential vetoes, and warned that reversing them would violate the Constitution, human rights, environmental protection, and Brazil’s international law obligations under multiple treaties and customary ... More >>
UN Experts Welcome Brazil’s Veto Of Environmental Licensing Bill Provisions
Friday, 5 September 2025, 7:40 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
The experts urged the National Congress to uphold the presidential vetoes, and warned that reversing them would violate the Constitution, human rights, environmental protection, and Brazil’s international law obligations under multiple treaties and customary ... More >>
States Must Stop Israel Before All Journalists In Gaza Are Silenced: UN Experts
Friday, 5 September 2025, 7:28 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
The experts demand independent criminal investigations into the killings and attacks on journalists in Gaza and across the Palestinian territory and full reparation and justice for their families and an end to the unprecedented impunity enjoyed by Israel. More >>
United States: UN Experts Alarmed By Detention And Imminent Deportation Of Four Venezuelans At Risk
Saturday, 30 August 2025, 6:47 pm | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
The US Government claims, without evidence, that the four Venezuelans are affiliated with the criminal organisation Tren de Aragua, which has been wrongfully designated by the United States as a terrorist organisation. More >>
UN Experts Sound Alarm On Looming Deportations Of Afghans From Pakistan
Saturday, 30 August 2025, 6:42 pm | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
The experts acknowledged the long-term hosting of large numbers of Afghan refugees by Pakistan and urged the international community to increase its support to the Government of Pakistan as well as host communities. More >>
UN Experts Alarmed By Reports Of Enforced Disappearances At Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Aid Distribution Sites
Friday, 29 August 2025, 6:20 am | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights
The experts received reports that a number of individuals including one child, who visited aid distribution sites in Rafah and have been forcibly disappeared. Aerial bombardment and daily gunfire at and around the crowded facilities have resulted ... More >>
