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The P5+1 nations are a coalition focused on addressing Iran’s nuclear ambitions. This group comprises five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council—China, France, Russia, the U.K., and the U.S.—along …
P5+1 Countries: Overview, Challenges, and Historical Context Read More
In Geneva, the U.N.’s premier human rights body convened an urgent session on escalating violence in eastern Congo, triggered by advances from Rwanda-backed rebels who recently seized the strategic city …
UN Urgent Session Addresses Surge in Violence in Eastern Congo Read More
In a critical urgent session, the U.N. Human Rights Council convened to address the escalating turmoil in eastern Congo, worsened by the advance of Rwanda-supported rebels. This violence has claimed …
Escalating Violence in Eastern Congo Spurs Urgent U.N. Session Read More
In a significant policy shift, President Donald Trump declared the United States’ withdrawal from the United Nations’ prominent human rights body, along with a halt to funding for the UN …
Trump Announces Withdrawal from UN Human Rights Council and Funding Halt for Palestinians Read More
On February 4, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy, stating that the country will withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council and halt …
Trump Withdraws U.S. From UN Human Rights Council and Cuts Refugee Funding Read More
In a significant move, President Donald Trump has issued an executive order halting U.S. involvement with the U.N. Human Rights Council and terminating funding for the U.N. relief agency that …
Trump Halts U.S. Involvement with UN Human Rights Council and Cuts UNRWA Funding Read More
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is a 47-member body based in Geneva, established in 2006 to enhance the promotion and protection of global human rights. It serves as …
Understanding the U.N. Human Rights Council and Its Dynamic with the U.S. Read More
In the Georgian town of Rustavi, journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli’s health deteriorates as she endures a hunger strike that has stretched into its third week. Her lawyer reports that at 49, …
Escalating Crackdown in Georgia Raises Alarm Over Human Rights Violations Read More
In the heart of Georgia, journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli is facing a dire situation as she endures a hunger strike that has now stretched into its third week. Her health is …
Georgia Faces Repressive Crackdown on Dissent Amid Political Turmoil Read More
In Georgia, a Russia-style crackdown has led to the imprisonment of over 40 individuals amid ongoing anti-government protests. One notable figure among the detainees is journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli, who has …
Georgia’s Crackdown on Protestors Mirrors Repressive Russian Tactics Read More