Iran crisis: Nuclear watchdog urges restraint amid ongoing strikes
Speaking in Vienna, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, noted that there was no…
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Attacks on Iran and retaliatory strikes ‘undermine international peace and security’
The attack on Iran reportedly targeted military sites as well as the leadership of the Iranian regime. Explosions were heard…
Fears grow for ordinary Afghans after further clashes with Pakistan
Echoing the UN Secretary-General’s call for dialogue between Kabul and Islamabad, top Human Rights Council independent expert on Afghanistan, Richard…
Forgotten conflict in South Sudan at ‘a dangerous point’, Türk warns
In remarks to the Geneva-based international body, High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk called for urgent action to preserve the 2018…
World News in Brief: Epstein scandal highlights ‘silencing’ of women, Danish breakthrough on HIV transmission, Belarus rights update
Speaking at the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Mr. Türk stressed that violence against women – including femicide – had…
UN unveils bold overhaul of strained humanitarian system
Teams under the leadership of UN Secretary-General António Guterres have been working on a wide-ranging set of proposals, spanning peace…
UN’s Türk urges dialogue after deadly clashes on Afghan-Pakistan border
“This situation calls for urgent political dialogue, rather than escalating the use of force,” said the High Commissioner for Human…
Human Rights Council hears of ongoing risk of further genocidal violence in Sudan
The brutal conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) was the focus of debate as the Geneva-based Council holds its first session of…
Palestine: UN rights chief highlights suffering, atrocity crimes ‘that remain unpunished’
Citing a new report from his office (OHCHR) covering the 12 months to 31 October 2025, High Commissioner Türk said…
World News in Brief: Arab economies rise, rights experts call for police reform in India, Ukraine school closures, Myanmar airstrikes
The UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) on Wednesday reported that regional growth is projected to pick up from…