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 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.
UN concerns over permanent ethnic cleansing in Gaza and the West Bank
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights expressed worries about Israel's actions in the West Bank and Gaza, suggesting they may lead to permanent demographic changes indicative of ethnic cleansing.
Zelensky discussed the impact of Russian attacks with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees
President Zelensky met with Barham Salih, the head of the UN refugee agency, to discuss the impact of Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy system and the assistance needs of Ukrainians.
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: Approximately 150,000 Afghans forcibly returned from Iran and Pakistan in January
Around 150,000 Afghans have been forcibly returned to their country from Iran and Pakistan since January, according to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
UN's Warning About the Situation in Cuba
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights expressed deep concern about the deteriorating socio-economic conditions in Cuba amidst a severe energy crisis.
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.
UN rights chief urges Ethiopia and Eritrea to de-escalate tensions
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has called for urgent steps to de-escalate tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea amid a deteriorating situation in the Tigray region.
Ethiopia: In Tigray, tensions rise between Addis Ababa and the TPLF, UN calls for 'de-escalation'
Tensions escalate between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), prompting the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to call for urgent measures to de-escalate the situation.
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.
UN: The atrocities in El Fasher are a 'disaster' that could have been avoided, with fears of recurrence in Kordofan
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights warned that the atrocities committed in El Fasher during the takeover by Rapid Support Forces represent a preventable disaster, with fears of similar incidents occurring in Kordofan amid escalating violence.
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.
The UN High Commissioner expresses deep sorrow over the incident in Chios
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees expresses deep sorrow over a tragic incident off the coast of Chios, where at least 15 people lost their lives and 2 others were affected.
Swedish UN official resigns after Epstein visit
Joanna Rubinstein, head of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees in Sweden, has resigned following her 2012 visit to Epstein's island during a family vacation.
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.
The UN expresses 'dismay' over the violent suppression of protests in Iran
The UN High Commissioner has urged an end to the killings of peaceful protesters in Iran amid violent crackdown on demonstrations.
UN agency praises Kenya's efforts to integrate refugees in Kakuma camp
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees applauded Kenya's integration initiatives during a visit to Kakuma refugee camp, calling it a model of inclusion and generosity.
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.
The UN denounces the 'scandalous' ban on NGO access to Gaza by Israel starting in January
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights condemned Israel's decision to suspend access for humanitarian agencies to Gaza, calling it scandalous and exacerbating an already intolerable situation for the population.