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In the beleaguered landscape of war-torn Sudan, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has condemned the deadly army airstrikes in North Darfur, which claimed hundreds of civilian …
Urgent Need for Civilian Protection Amid Deadly Airstrikes in Sudan Read More
The 27th Meeting of the 58th Session of the Human Rights Council, taking place from 24 February to 4 April 2025, presents a vital platform for discussing global human rights …
Highlights from the 27th Meeting of the 58th Human Rights Council Session Read More
On 11 March 2025, Geneva witnessed the unveiling of alarming reports regarding escalating violence in Syria, particularly in its coastal regions, since 6 March. Thameen Al-Kheetan, a spokesperson for the …
Disturbing Surge of Sectarian Violence in Syria: Urgent Call for Justice Read More
In a harrowing account from the Syrian coastline and Latakia mountains, a surge of violence has unfolded, with nearly 40 massacres resulting in the tragic deaths of 973 civilians within …
Genocide Unfolds in Syria: 973 Civilians Killed in Three Days of Violence Read More
Somali activists recently commemorated International Women’s Day, showcasing the incredible resilience of women like Zahra Mohamed Ahmad, who epitomizes courage amid a backdrop of conflict. Following the 1991 governmental collapse, …
Celebrating Resilience: Somali Women Mark International Women’s Day Amidst Struggles Read More
In February, the U.N. Human Rights Council took action to address the alarming human rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Kivu provinces. Following the council’s urgent session, a …
U.N. Launches Investigation into Human Rights Atrocities in Congo Read More
In the heart of conflict-hit eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Indigenous communities face overwhelming devastation. Many, including the Batwa and Bambuti, are fleeing their ancestral lands as armed groups …
Indigenous Lands in Peril: The Devastating Impact of the DRC Conflict Read More
At the UN Human Rights Council’s 58th session, UK Ambassador for Human Rights, Eleanor Sanders, emphasised the importance of the Responsibility to Protect doctrine as it nears its twentieth anniversary. …
UK Highlights Need for Early Action Against Atrocities at UN Human Rights Council Read More
In a significant legal development, Ugandan authorities have moved opposition leader Kizza Besigye’s case from a military to a civilian court, dropping treason charges that were previously levelled against him. …
Uganda’s Legal Transition: A Shift from Military to Civilian Courts Read More
The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) issued a pressing alarm regarding the dire human rights conditions in Haiti, urging immediate international intervention. They highlighted that …
Urgent UN Call for Global Action Amid Haiti’s Human Rights Crisis Read More