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Pillay: Israel is helped by ‘powerful States’ in violation of Palestinians’ rights
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Pillay: Israel is helped by ‘powerful States’ in violation of Palestinians’ rights

When tensions erupted in East Jerusalem in April 2021 at the beginning of the holy Muslim month of Ramadan, daily clashes involving Palestinians, Israeli settlers and Israeli forces led to...

4 May 2024 · 6 min read

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UN official urges South Sudan to lift taxes halting aid

Since February, authorities have imposed a series of new taxes and charges at border crossings and within the country.These measures have impacted over 60,000 people, particularly in remote areas where...

3 May 2024 · 2 min read

UN rights chief urges Georgia to scrap ‘foreign influence’ bill
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UN rights chief urges Georgia to scrap ‘foreign influence’ bill

Thousands of people have taken to the streets for days to protest the draft Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence, which would require media and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) receiving more...

3 May 2024 · 2 min read

Gaza protests: UN rights chief flags ‘disproportionate’ police action on US campuses
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Gaza protests: UN rights chief flags ‘disproportionate’ police action on US campuses

In recent days, demonstrations unfolding through tented encampments on school grounds – sparked by students at New York’s prestigious Columbia University who are demanding authorities divest from Israel due to...

30 April 2024 · 4 min read

Ukraine: Civilians killed and injured as attacks on power and rail systems intensify
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Ukraine: Civilians killed and injured as attacks on power and rail systems intensify

Since 22 March, Ukraine’s energy infrastructure sustained four waves of attacks that killed six people, injured at least 45 and struck at least 20 facilities.  Just this past Saturday alone, missile...

29 April 2024 · 2 min read