‘A torture that never stops’: Sri Lanka failing survivors of conflict sexual violence, UN says
Tue Jan 13 7:00 am
Conflict-related sexual violence in Sri Lanka remains largely unaddressed more than 15 years after the end of the civil war, with survivors still denied justice, recognition and reparations, according to a new report by the UN human rights office, OHCHR, on Tuesday.
Iran: ‘The killing of peaceful demonstrators must stop,’ UN rights chief says
Tue Jan 13 7:00 am
As anti-government demonstrations continue across Iran, the UN human rights chief said on Tuesday that he was horrified at the mounting violence directed by security forces against protestors, with reports of hundreds killed and thousands arrested.
UN World Court begins landmark hearings on Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar
Mon Jan 12 7:00 am
Public hearings opened on Monday at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in a landmark case brought by the Gambia against Myanmar, alleging violations of the Genocide Convention over the military’s treatment of the Rohingya minority.
UN chief ‘shocked’ by reports of excessive force against protesters in Iran
Sun Jan 11 7:00 am
The UN Secretary-General is shocked by reports of violence and excessive use of force by Iranian authorities against protesters across the country, urging restraint and the immediate restoration of communications as unrest enters its third week.
Amidst uncertainty, a helpline in Pakistan becomes a lifeline for Afghans
Sat Jan 10 7:00 am
They ask heartbreaking questions: “What will happen to us?” “Is it true they will deport us?” “We don’t want to go back. How can I live in Afghanistan?” The words of Sumaiya, who staffs a helpline for refugees and asylum-seekers living in Pakistan but facing the eventuality of having to return to neighbouring Afghanistan.
Fact-finding mission urges Iran to end protest violence and restore internet
Sat Jan 10 7:00 am
The UN-mandated independent human rights fact-finding mission on Iran has urged authorities to immediately restore internet access and halt the violent crackdown of the ongoing, nationwide protest.