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Over 7,000 people have died in fighting in eastern DRC. Prime Minister Judith Suminwa highlighted the extensive civilian toll while calling for international action against Rwanda. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres …
Over 7,000 Lives Lost in Eastern DRC Conflict, Warns Prime Minister Suminwa Read More
The UN and Inter-American human rights experts have condemned the rise in forced disappearances in Venezuela, particularly targeting activists and opposition members. They call for governmental transparency and the protection …
Rising Incidence of Forced Disappearance in Venezuela: UN Experts’ Concerns Read More
The UN’s Volker Turk condemned unlawful proposals to annex Palestinian territories, warning they threaten regional peace. He called for accountability amid violence from both Israel and Hamas. Concurrently, Egypt rejected …
UN Criticizes Annexation Proposals as Tensions Escalate in Middle East Read More
Volker Turk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, has accused M23 rebels in eastern DRC of committing summary executions and recruiting child soldiers. His office confirmed instances of violence …
UN Human Rights Chief Accuses M23 Rebels of Violating Human Rights in DRC Read More
UN High Commissioner Volker Turk accused M23 rebels in eastern DRC of committing summary executions, including of children, and attacking humanitarian facilities. Following their seizure of Bukavu after Goma, the …
UN Accuses M23 Rebels of Human Rights Violations in Democratic Republic of Congo Read More
The UN human rights chief accuses M23 rebels of committing atrocities, including killing children and attacking hospitals in eastern Congo. The rebels captured Bukavu after seizing Goma, causing significant casualties …
UN Human Rights Chief Condemns Atrocities by Rwanda-Backed Rebels in Congo Read More
The UN Human Rights Council has initiated a commission of inquiry into human rights violations in eastern DRC amidst escalating violence by the M23 armed group. The commission aims to …
UN Rights Council Initiates Inquiry into Atrocities in Eastern DRC Read More
The Democratic Republic of Congo will present a motion to the UN Human Rights Council to investigate alleged mass human rights violations in Goma, emphasizing immediate need for action. The …
Congo to Propose UN Investigation into Human Rights Violations in Goma Read More
Human Rights Watch, along with 77 organizations, calls for the UN Human Rights Council to investigate abuses by all sides in the eastern DRC conflict. An independent body is needed …
UN Rights Council Urged to Address Impunity in the DRC Conflict Read More
Colombia has proposed to manage Argentina’s Embassy in Caracas, where six aides of opposition leader María Corina Machado are currently sheltered. This initiative follows communication with Venezuela’s government to ensure …
Colombia Steps In to Protect Venezuelan Opposition Amid Rising Tensions Read More