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Missile Strikes Hit Ukraine as Air Defense Responds
Ukraine was subjected to a new large-scale missile attack on Sunday. In the morning, sirens sounded in large parts of the country.
Red Cross Faces Deadliest Attack in Eight Years During Gaza Conflict
The aid workers were out in ambulances to retrieve the injured in the Gaza War, but were shot dead one by one. Their vehicles were crushed and buried in the sand along with the bodies.
Witnesses: The Regime's Men Pulled Out the Prisoners' Nails
Mouths were sewn together without anesthesia, nails were pulled out and electric shocks were directed at the genitals. Former prisoners testify about torture in Bangladesh's secret prisons under the previous regime.
Violence in Syria is condemned: "Civilians must be protected"
The recent violent incidents in Syria are condemned from several quarters. Demands are being made for civilians to be protected – and the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio wants to see justice for the victims.
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 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.
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 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. .
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.
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.
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.
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: 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. .
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
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. .
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.
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).
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.
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.
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: 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 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 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 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.
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