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Israel: Releases Prisoners if Hamas Skips Ceremony

Israel is freezing the release of 602 Palestinian prisoners who were originally scheduled to be released on Saturday – if Hamas hands over the remains of four hostages today. .

Israel: Releases Prisoners if Hamas Skips Ceremony

Israel in mourning as bodies of hostages are handed over

Hamas has handed over four dead Israeli hostages, including a mother and her two children. "A whole nation's hearts are in shambles", said Israel's President.

Israel in mourning as bodies of hostages are handed over

UN: 1,400 killed in Bangladesh last summer

The violent crackdowns on last year's student-led protests in Bangladesh may constitute crimes against humanity, warns UN human rights chief Volker Türk. Up to 1,400 people were killed.

UN: 1,400 killed in Bangladesh last summer

UN condemns Rwanda's support to M23 militia

The UN Human Rights Council condemns Rwanda's support to rebel militias in eastern Congo-Kinshasa and will establish an expert group to investigate human rights violations. .

UN condemns Rwanda's support to M23 militia

Ceasefire Welcomed - with Demands for Increased Emergency Aid

The announcement of an agreement on a ceasefire in Gaza is welcomed, but emergency aid must immediately reach the civilians who have been affected. The International Red Cross Committee is ready to assist when hostages are released and in humanitarian efforts.

Ceasefire Welcomed - with Demands for Increased Emergency Aid

UN Demands Justice for Assad Regime's Victims

The UN's human rights chief Volker Türk demands that the ousted Assad regime be held accountable for its crimes. But he emphasizes the importance of the rule of law principles as a transitional government now exercises power in Syria.

UN Demands Justice for Assad Regime's Victims

Thousands of Fatalities in Haiti's Gang Violence

Over 5,600 inhabitants in Haiti were killed in gang-related violence last year. This is shown by UN statistics that exceed previous estimates of the number of violence victims in one of the world's poorest and most vulnerable countries.

Thousands of Fatalities in Haiti's Gang Violence

UN: Over 900 Executions in Iran Last Year

Over 900 people are reported to have been executed in Iran last year, among them 40 during a single week in December. The information comes from the UN's human rights chief Volker Türk, who says he is deeply concerned about the development.

UN: Over 900 Executions in Iran Last Year

UN: Gaza's Healthcare on the Brink of Collapse

Israeli attacks on and near hospitals in Gaza have led to the healthcare system being on the brink of collapse, according to a new UN report. .

UN: Gaza's Healthcare on the Brink of Collapse

Over 180 dead in massacre in Haiti

184 people have been murdered in the slum quarters of Cité Soleil (Sun City) in Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince over the weekend, reports the UN's human rights chief Volker Türk. .

Over 180 dead in massacre in Haiti

Over 180 dead in massacre in Haiti

184 people have been murdered in the slum quarters of Cité Soleil (Sun City) in Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince over the weekend, according to the UN's human rights chief Volker Türk. .

Over 180 dead in massacre in Haiti

Fifth night in a row – thousands demonstrate

Again, thousands of people have gathered on the streets of Georgia to protest against the new government's decision to freeze all talks about EU membership. It is the fifth consecutive evening, and the country's prime minister promises despite this that there will be no negotiations with the opposition.

Fifth night in a row – thousands demonstrate

At Least 30 Dead in Regime-Critical Demonstrations

Around 30 people have been killed in Mozambique in the unrest and harsh actions by authorities, police, and military that erupted after the election a month ago. This is reported by the human rights organization Human Rights Watch (HRW).

At Least 30 Dead in Regime-Critical Demonstrations

Executed with machete: 3,600 dead in Haiti's violence

At least 3,661 people have been killed so far this year in Haiti's gang violence. "Some of the victims were mutilated with machetes and then burned", reports the human rights organization OHCHR in a report.

Executed with machete: 3,600 dead in Haiti's violence

Man Executed with Heavily Criticized Method in the USA

For the second time, a man has been executed by nitrogen gas in Alabama. The method is controversial.

Man Executed with Heavily Criticized Method in the USA

UN: Personal seeker attack was a crime

Using ordinary communication devices as weapons, as in the personal radio- and walkie-talkie attacks in Lebanon, is a violation of human rights. .

UN: Personal seeker attack was a crime

UN: New Morality Law in Afghanistan "Outrageous"

The UN's human rights chief Volker Türk condemns the Taliban regime's new law, which further restricts women's rights in Afghanistan. In a speech before the UN Human Rights Council, he expressed dismay over the law, and said it is unprecedented and "outrageous".

UN: New Morality Law in Afghanistan "Outrageous"

UN demands investigation into "execution" of hostages

The UN's human rights chief Volker Türk is calling for an independent investigation after six people from the hostage group in Gaza were found dead over the weekend. "We are horrified by reports that Palestinian armed groups have summarily executed six Israeli hostages, which would constitute a war crime", writes the UN's human rights office on [X](https://x.

UN demands investigation into "execution" of hostages

UN on death toll in Gaza: Dark milestone

The UN's human rights chief Volker Türk speaks of a "dark milestone for the world" after a total of over 40,000 people are now reported to have been killed in the Gaza War. The figure is disputed, but may imply that every 50th inhabitant has lost their life in the hostilities.

UN on death toll in Gaza: Dark milestone

UN sounds the alarm: 29 executed in Iran within two days

The UN's human rights office is sounding the alarm that 29 people have been executed in two days in Iran this week, according to reports. This is an alarmingly high figure, according to the UN office.

UN sounds the alarm: 29 executed in Iran within two days

Strong reactions follow after prisoner exchange

Reactions of relief and joy were combined with discontent over convicted murderers being released. .

Strong reactions follow after prisoner exchange

UN Organization Accuses Israel of Prisoner Abuse

The UN Human Rights Office accuses Israel of subjecting prisoners to torture-like methods. The allegations come at the same time as several Israeli soldiers are being investigated for abuse – which has led to protests in support of the soldiers.

UN Organization Accuses Israel of Prisoner Abuse

Dozens Dead in Unrest in Papua New Guinea

At least 26 people have been killed in violent attacks on three villages in Papua New Guinea last week, according to the UN. 16 of the dead are reported to be children.

Dozens Dead in Unrest in Papua New Guinea

At Least 300 Police Officers Injured in Bangladesh

At least 300 police officers have been injured in Bangladesh during Friday's clashes with demonstrators at several locations in the capital city of Dhaka. .

At Least 300 Police Officers Injured in Bangladesh