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In a distressing turn of events in Khartoum, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, expressed his deep shock over the rising reports of extrajudicial killings following the military’s …
UN Human Rights Chief Condemns Extrajudicial Killings in Khartoum Read More
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has urgently called for the safeguarding of witnesses following the arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. He faces charges of …
UN Calls for Witness Protection in Duterte ICC Case Read More
A recent announcement from a UN representative revealed that the cancellation of USAID funding has led to the shuttering of a vital programme designed to support victims of torture and …
Closure of UN Programme for Torture Victims in Iraq Due to USAID Funding Cuts Read More
In a significant shift spurred by cuts from the United States, the UN Human Rights Office is set to close several essential programmes, including critical support for torture victims in …
UN Human Rights Programmes at Risk Due to US Funding Cuts Read More
The U.N. human rights office is facing a significant setback as the U.S. government has issued termination notices for five key projects, necessitating the closure of critical programmes, including assistance …
U.S. Funding Cuts Force U.N. Human Rights Office to Close Key Projects Read More
MUMBAI: A notable celebration in the city’s cultural arena occurred on Sunday with the reopening of the PL Deshpande Maharashtra Kala Academy Complex and Ravindra Natya Mandir in Prabhadevi after …
Mumbai’s Cultural Landscape Flourishes with Revamped Ravindra Natya Mandir and PL Deshpande Academy Opening Read More
The United Nations has raised alarm bells over the deteriorating human rights situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), particularly following the M23 fighters’ recent seizure of …
UN Raises Alarm Over Deteriorating Conditions in DR Congo Amid Violence Read More
On 18 February 2025, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) released a stark report on Sudan, highlighting a grave and deteriorating human rights situation as …
Escalating Human Rights Crisis in Sudan: OHCHR’s 2025 Report Highlights Urgent Needs Read More
The situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is rapidly declining, prompting grave human rights violations. Ravina Shamdasani, spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, noted instances …
Severe Deterioration of Human Rights in Eastern DRC Amid Escalating Violence Read More
The UN human rights office has raised alarm over M23 rebels, alleged to be backed by Rwanda, for the tragic killings of three boys in Bukavu, eastern DRC. These boys, …
UN Accuses Rwanda-Backed Rebels of Child Killings in Eastern DRC Read More