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Dire Straits for Civic Freedom in Tunisia In a troubling turn of events, the Tunisian government has intensified its repression of dissenting voices and slammed the door on civil society, …
Tunisia’s Civic Space Erodes Amidst Government Repression Read More
In a groundbreaking visit to Syria, UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk highlighted the remarkable resilience of the Syrian people amidst their overwhelming suffering. “I have been impressed by the …
Hope and Resilience: UN Human Rights Chief’s Visit to Syria Read More
The global community is urged to demand the immediate release of Dr. Ahmadreza Djalali, a Swedish academic unjustly imprisoned in Iran and threatened with execution. Dr. Djalali, imprisoned since 2016, …
Urgent Call for Action to Release Swedish Academic Ahmadreza Djalali Read More
Amnesty International (AI) recently urged immediate action against Boko Haram following horrific attacks that claimed the lives of over 40 civilians in Borno State, Nigeria. Isa Sanusi, AI Nigeria’s Director, …
Amnesty International Calls for Urgent Action Against Boko Haram in Nigeria Read More
During the 48th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva from January 20-31, 2025, the human rights records of fourteen nations will undergo scrutiny. This Universal Periodic …
UN to Review Human Rights Records of 14 Nations in 2025 Read More
In a landmark meeting in Damascus, UN rights chief Volker Türk emphasized the profound agony endured by former detainees under the ousted Assad regime. He expressed solidarity with the Syrian …
UN Rights Chief Calls for Healing and Human Rights in Syria Read More
In a historic meeting in Damascus, UN human rights chief Volker Türk voiced deep concern over the humanitarian crisis faced by Syrians, particularly former detainees from the ousted Assad regime. …
UN Human Rights Chief Addresses Syria’s Humanitarian Crisis in Damascus Read More
In an unprecedented visit to Syria, UN rights chief Volker Turk emphasized the necessity of transitional justice for the nation’s future following the downfall of Bashar al-Assad. As the civil …
UN Calls for Transitional Justice in Syria After Assad’s Fall Read More
In an unprecedented visit, UN rights chief Volker Turk emphasized the vital importance of transitional justice for Syria’s future, particularly after the regime of Bashar al-Assad. Speaking in Damascus, he …
UN Rights Chief Advocates Transitional Justice in Post-Assad Syria Read More
Volker Turk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, emphasized the necessity of transitional justice in Syria during his landmark visit to the war-torn nation. With the recent upheaval following …
UN Rights Chief Advocates Transitional Justice in Post-Assad Syria Read More