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Palestine: International law obliges Israel to end occupation, says rights panel
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Palestine: International law obliges Israel to end occupation, says rights panel

It details the obligations for Israel, third-party States and the UN to bring to an end the unlawful occupation, according to the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the…

21 October 2024 · 3 min read

Lebanon crisis: UN human rights office calls for probe into Israeli strike
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Lebanon crisis: UN human rights office calls for probe into Israeli strike

“What we’re hearing is that amongst the 22 people who were killed were 12 women and two children,” said Jeremy Laurence, spokesperson for the Office of the UN High Commissioner…

17 October 2024 · 5 min read

‘Pivotal moment’ as violence against children reaches unprecedented levels worldwide
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‘Pivotal moment’ as violence against children reaches unprecedented levels worldwide

“Millions of children worldwide are victims of physical, sexual, and psychological violence both online and offline, including child labor, child marriage, female genital mutilation, gender-based violence, trafficking, bullying, and cyberbullying,…

13 October 2024 · 3 min read

‘Orphanage city’ helps children in Gaza as the war grinds on
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‘Orphanage city’ helps children in Gaza as the war grinds on

The latest death toll has surpassed more than 41,000 people, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health – the majority of them women and children – while most of Gaza’s…

8 October 2024 · 5 min read

Lebanon escalation: UN boosts support at border with Syria

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Lebanon escalation: UN boosts support at border with Syria

“Hundreds of vehicles are backed up in queues at the Syrian border; many people are also arriving on foot, carrying what they can,” UNHCR reported. “Large crowds, including women, young…

4 October 2024 · 4 min read

Sudan war: ‘Horror’ grows as reports of summary executions emerge
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Sudan war: ‘Horror’ grows as reports of summary executions emerge

The warning on Thursday comes as the SAF launched a major offensive last month to regain control of key areas currently held by the RSF. The two armies led by…

3 October 2024 · 3 min read