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Human rights in Russia: ‘Significant deterioration’

The UN’s Special Rapporteur for Russia, Mariana Katzarova, sounded the alarm on what she says is a pattern of suppression of civil and political rights there. Addressing the Human Rights Council…

22 September 2023 · 3 min read

Survivors of Libya floods grapple with trauma

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Survivors of Libya floods grapple with trauma

Post-traumatic stress and anxiety has become a daily challenge for thousands of Libyans who survived Storm Daniel nearly two weeks ago, UN humanitarians warned on Thursday. Source link

22 September 2023 · 1 min read

Funding woes continue to plague UN Palestine refugee agency

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Funding woes continue to plague UN Palestine refugee agency

The head of the UN agency that assists Palestine refugees across the Middle East, UNRWA, on Thursday appealed for consistent and sustainable financing to keep its operations running and avert…

22 September 2023 · 1 min read

Yemen: Unsung heroes unite for lasting peace

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Yemen: Unsung heroes unite for lasting peace

Ongoing peace talks provide a glimpse of hope that a political resolution to the conflict is on the horizon. However, on International Day of Peace, celebrated annually on 21 September, humanitarian needs…

22 September 2023 · 4 min read

War in Sudan: ‘Brutal fight’ must end as civilian suffering intensifies

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War in Sudan: ‘Brutal fight’ must end as civilian suffering intensifies

Civilians continuing paying a heavy price as the “senseless violence” between rival militaries continues in Sudan, the UN’s political affairs chief said on Wednesday. Source link

20 September 2023 · 1 min read

World News in Brief: Afghan rights, Armenia-Azerbaijan ceasefire, road safety campaign

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World News in Brief: Afghan rights, Armenia-Azerbaijan ceasefire, road safety campaign

A new report by UNAMA’s Human Rights Service has documented over 1,600 cases of human rights violations including torture, committed by the de facto authorities across the country during the…

20 September 2023 · 3 min read

UN rights experts condemn Iran’s protest crackdown

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UN rights experts condemn Iran’s protest crackdown

Protests erupted throughout the country on Saturday marking the one-year anniversary of the 22-year-old Iranian woman’s death after she was detained by Iran’s morality police for allegedly not wearing her…

20 September 2023 · 3 min read

Sudan: Children dying amid healthcare system collapse

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Sudan: Children dying amid healthcare system collapse

In war-torn Sudan, more than 1,200 children under five have died in camps in the space of four months from a combination of measles and malnutrition, UN humanitarians said on…

19 September 2023 · 1 min read

World News in Brief: Reparations for African diaspora, child deaths in Sudan, Libya update

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World News in Brief: Reparations for African diaspora, child deaths in Sudan, Libya update

That’s the message from UN human rights chief Volker Türk, who called for strong leadership and political will from States to heed the call of people of African descent for accountability…

19 September 2023 · 3 min read

Syria: UN chief welcomes reopening of life-saving aid corridor

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Syria: UN chief welcomes reopening of life-saving aid corridor

A large UN aid convoy was able to cross into northwest Syria on Tuesday following the reopening of a vital border crossing. Source link

19 September 2023 · 1 min read