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Independent UN human rights investigators have accused Russian forces of repeatedly attacking Ukrainian civilians with drones, causing deaths, injuries, and widespread destruction. The attacks, which span over 300 kilometers along the Dnipro River, have been strategically coordinated to drive Ukrainians out of their homes. The investigators' report highlights the
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The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly in October to condemn the US embargo on Cuba for the 32nd consecutive year. The 187-2 vote with one abstention highlights a global consensus that the embargo is unjust and a blatant violation of international law. Cuba has suffered severe economic and social
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Israel's restrictions on allowing aid into Gaza have put it in breach of its obligations, the UN's top court has found. The International Court of Justice in The Hague ruled that Israel has a duty to cooperate with the UN Palestinian relief agency Unrwa, which has
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The United Nations has emphasized the importance of environmental impact assessments in preventing environmental, social, and human rights impacts from projects or activities. Despite being mandatory under customary international law, these assessments are often weakened or ignored in many countries, resulting in severe and irreversible impacts on the environment and
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The global water governance system is in crisis, said Pedro Arrojo Agudo, the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation, in a report to the UN General Assembly. Arrojo Agudo argues that the current market-driven approach has failed to address the root causes of
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Mary Lawlor, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, has urged world leaders to end the repression of climate activists and protect them as human rights defenders. Lawlor argued that the climate crisis is a human rights crisis, and that states are repressing the voices of
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The European Union has warmly welcomed the Chair of the Human Rights Committee, Mr Changrok Soh, to the Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly. The EU has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding and monitoring the implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The EU has
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Viet Nam has been re-elected as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026-2028 term with a record-high 180 votes in favor. This achievement reflects international recognition of Viet Nam's strong commitment to promoting and protecting human rights, as well as its contributions
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Professor Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser of Bangladesh, has emphasized the need for sustainable and affordable housing solutions in communities frequently impacted by climate-related disasters. During a meeting with Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN-Habitat, Anaclaudia Rossbach, he discussed various issues, including affordable housing for rapidly urbanizing areas, waste management,
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Pakistan joined the overwhelming majority of United Nations General Assembly members in boycotting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech on Friday. Pakistani delegation, led by Ambassador Asim Iftikhar, walked out of the hall as Netanyahu began his address. The speech was met with a deserted hall, with many
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced a walkout at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, a day after he entered the hall to address the 'empty' hall despite a walkout by diplomats. While addressing the empty hall, he was seen wearing a QR code pinned to
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro's stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has sparked a diplomatic row with the United States, with the US saying it will revoke his visa after he called for a global armed force to liberate Palestinians and urged US soldiers to disobey President Donald Trump'
