This article is based on a press release from the Council of Europe [source: Council of Europe]. The Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights, Dunja Mijatović, expressed deep concern about the state of freedom of expression and the environment for journalists, human rights defenders, and civil society in Turkey, […]
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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 […]
26 February 2024Human Rights War crimes, racism, arbitrary detention and rape as a weapon of war: these just a few of the pressing international issues over which the UN Human Rights Council deliberates. Its new session beginning on Monday is the longest ever, running until April, and promises a packed agenda, with […]
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 […]
Source: Axios.com In a shocking development, Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has reportedly died, according to a statement from Russia’s prison service. Navalny, 47, known for exposing corruption within Vladimir Putin’s inner circle, had been imprisoned and relentlessly persecuted by the Russian state. The Russian penitentiary service announced that Navalny […]
Amnesty International reports that Indian authorities are engaging in a pattern of “bulldozer justice,” targeting Muslim homes, businesses, and places of worship without due process. Described as a de-facto state policy, the demolitions aim to crush dissenters and protesters, disproportionately affecting Muslims. Around 600 Muslims have faced forced evictions, arbitrary […]
On February 2, the Russian Justice Ministry announced the classification of Oleg Orlov, a seasoned Russian human rights advocate, as a “foreign agent.” The ministry stated that individuals and entities on this list are obligated to include a disclaimer on their published items and adhere to stringent financial reporting and […]
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 […]