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More than 130 people have died at a hospital in El Fasher, Sudan, according to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). The city, a key location in Darfur, has seen escalating violence as Sudan’s army battles the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). El Fasher, the last major city in Darfur controlled by […]
In a recent interview with CNN’s Fareed Zakaria, Aryeh Neier, a co-founder of Human Rights Watch and a Holocaust survivor, has made a stark accusation against Israel, stating that he is now convinced the country is “engaged in genocide against Palestinians.” Neier’s statements have sparked significant discussion and controversy, given […]
GENEVA (AP) — U.N.-backed human rights experts, as reported by The Associated Press, have uncovered further evidence of “horrific” torture inflicted upon Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian captors, potentially constituting war crimes. The Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine revealed widespread human rights violations since Russian President Vladimir Putin’s directive […]
A report by the UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan underscores the persisting mass violence and gross human rights violations in the country, casting a shadow over the upcoming landmark elections scheduled for December. Despite the promise of these elections to symbolize a step towards lasting peace since […]
Feb 27, 2024 Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused Israel of violating a recent order from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) by hindering the delivery of vital aid to the Gaza Strip. This comes amidst ongoing concerns about the worsening humanitarian crisis in the region, PBS reported. According to […]
Feb 26, 2024 U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has cautioned that combatants in regions such as Congo, Gaza, Myanmar, Ukraine, and Sudan are disregarding international law, emphasizing the need for greater respect for human rights and global peace. Addressing the Human Rights Council, Guterres expressed concern about the world becoming “less […]
By HRP staffNov. 22, 2023, 10:30 am ET In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, voiced profound worry about the dire humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip, characterizing it as “apocalyptic.” Türk condemned “grave breaches of international humanitarian law,” pointing to the […]
By Tahir Imin Uyghurian Nov.22, 2023 According to Reuters, In a recent update, the U.N. Human Rights Office revealed that more than 10,000 civilians have lost their lives in Ukraine since Russia’s invasion in February 2022. Shockingly, nearly half of the recent casualties occurred well behind the front lines, challenging […]