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Explainer: What is international humanitarian law?
But, what exactly are the rules of war and what happens when they are broken?To find out more about international humanitarian law, known by its acronym IHL, UN News spoke…
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UN independent experts ‘unequivocally condemn’ violence against civilians in Israel, Gaza
In a news release, the experts denounced the ruthless attacks by Hamas on Israeli civilians starting 7 October. They also stressed their concern for the victims of subsequent counter-terrorism measures…
Human Rights
Women’s sexual and reproductive rights an ‘unfinished agenda’
‘Unfinished agenda’ of women’s sexual and reproductive health rights at an event in Geneva to mark the 30th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development
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Ukraine war: Long-range missiles hit Russian army airfields for the 1st time
Long-range missiles hit Russian-occupied airfields in Ukraine, causing destruction. Putin calls it a mistake. US secretly supplied missiles to Ukraine.
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EU Scientology Representative Joins Project SHRINEs for Interfaith Protection of Places of Worship
PYRZOWICE, POLAND, October 19, 2023. The European Union's ISF-funded project "SHRINEs" has revolutionized the protection of places of worship. This groundbreaking initiative, spanning 24 months, aims to enhance security and…
International
How Hamas weaponised Palestinians’ despair
The Hamas used the palestinian despair to's win the support of a section of Palestinian public opinion. This is the context in which Hamas carried out its attack.
Europe
Martin Hojsík elected Vice-President and Isabel Wiseler-Lima elected Quaestor
The newly elected Vice-President and Quaestor replace Michal Šimečka (Renew, SK) and Cristophe Hansen (EPP, LU)respectively.
International
Israel-Hamas war: 200 of civilians killed in a hospital in Gaza
Yesterday, around 7:00 p.m. a strike hit a hospital in Gaza and at least 200 people died and many injured, including women and children.
Human Rights
Human rights experts urge Pakistan to stop planned mass deportation of Afghans
The Government of Pakistan, which has hosted millions of Afghans for decades, recently announced that all “undocumented” foreign nationals must leave the country by 1 November or face deportation to…
Human Rights
China urged not to repatriate DPR Korea escapees
The experts were alarmed that hundreds of escapees – the vast majority of whom are women - have been sent back, despite repeated appeals by multiple international human rights bodies.…