UN urges action to prevent full civil war in South Sudan
The UN has called for immediate measures to prevent a resurgence of civil war in South Sudan amid escalating violence and human rights abuses.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights calls for the release of all political prisoners in Venezuela
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, urged the release of all political prisoners in Venezuela, emphasizing the need for a review of the state of emergency.
UN rights chief warns conflicts have nearly doubled since 2010
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights highlights a worrying trend of increasing armed conflicts globally, noting that the number has nearly doubled since 2010 to around 60 active conflicts.
UN Human Rights Chief: The world must not revert to violence as a principle of organization
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk emphasizes that the world must not return to violence as a governing principle, highlighting the fragility of international humanitarian and human rights laws.
UN says Israel wants to consolidate permanent takeover of the West Bank
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has accused Israel of solidifying its annexation of the West Bank and altering the demographics of the Palestinian territory, raising concerns about ethnic cleansing.
UN: Israel aims to impose a 'permanent demographic change' in the West Bank and Gaza
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has accused Israel of targeting a permanent demographic change in Palestinian territories.
Sudan: Rights Chief Alarmed After At Least 57 Killed in Drone Attacks in Two Days
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights expressed alarm over recent drone strikes in Sudan that killed at least 57 people, including children, and called for urgent measures to protect civilians.
UN Human Rights Chief: It is essential to de-escalate the situation in Ethiopia's Tigray before it is too late
The UN Human Rights Chief urges immediate de-escalation and political dialogue in Ethiopia's Tigray region amid rising tensions and a potential return to widespread conflict.
Volker Turk: Israel's land confiscation expansion in the West Bank is a flagrant violation of Palestinian rights
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, condemned Israel's recent decision to expand land confiscations in the occupied West Bank as a serious infringement of Palestinian self-determination.
Ethiopia: Türk Fears New Crisis in Tigray Amid Renewed Fighting
UN human rights chief Volker Türk has warned of a potential deepening crisis in Ethiopia's Tigray region due to renewed heavy fighting between the Ethiopian army and regional forces.
Ethiopia: Türk Fears New Crisis in Tigray Amid Renewed Fighting
UN human rights chief Volker Türk has expressed concerns about the potential for a worsening crisis in Ethiopia's Tigray region due to new clashes between the Ethiopian army and regional forces.
Sudan: UN High Commissioner Volker Türk Calls for Accountability, More Efforts to End War in Sudan
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has urged the international community to ensure accountability for war crimes and to intensify efforts to end the conflict in Sudan, particularly in El Fasher.
Sudan: UN Rights Chief Says Worse Is to Come Without International Action
UN human rights chief Volker Türk warns that the situation in Sudan is dire and will worsen without urgent international intervention to stop mass killings and war crimes.
UN: The atrocities in El Fasher could have been avoided
The UN reports that last year’s atrocities in El Fasher, Sudan, could have been prevented, attributing the violence to the Rapid Support Forces.
Shrinking support from donor countries deepens the financial crisis at the United Nations
The United Nations faces a severe funding crisis due to reduced contributions from donor countries, prompting calls for urgent financial support from the High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Burkina Faso: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights criticizes the dissolution of political parties
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, criticized the military junta's decision to dissolve political parties in Burkina Faso, calling for a genuine civic and democratic space.
UN official: UN human rights office is in 'survival mode'
Volker Türk, the UN human rights chief, states that the UN human rights office is in survival mode due to a lack of funding and urges global donors to contribute $400 million to continue documenting human rights violations worldwide.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights continues his visit to Sudan
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk is meeting with civil society representatives in Sudan to address challenges faced by people displaced by violence.
Volker Türk: "Military intervention in Venezuela makes every country less safe"
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk argues that the U.S. military intervention in Venezuela undermines international security and human rights.