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UN on death toll in Gaza: Dark milestone

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UN on death toll in Gaza: Dark milestone

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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

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

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Strong reactions follow after prisoner exchange

Strong reactions follow after prisoner exchange

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

UN Organization Accuses Israel of Prisoner Abuse

UN Organization Accuses Israel of Prisoner Abuse

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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

Dozens Dead in Unrest in Papua New Guinea

Dozens Dead in Unrest in Papua New Guinea

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At Least 300 Police Officers Injured in Bangladesh

At Least 300 Police Officers Injured in Bangladesh

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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.

Over 100 dead in unrest in Bangladesh

Over 100 dead in unrest in Bangladesh

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Over 100 people have been killed in violent protests in Bangladesh. The government is now deploying the military and introducing curfews to put an end to the unrest

UN: North Korea is using systematic forced labor

UN: North Korea is using systematic forced labor

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North Korea uses a deeply institutionalized system of forced labor, which in some cases can constitute a crime against humanity in the form of enslavement, warns the UN in a new report.

UN Criticism of Israeli Bombing Attacks

UN Criticism of Israeli Bombing Attacks

Several Israeli attacks with particularly powerful bombs in Gaza could constitute war crimes, according to the UN's human rights body OHCHR.

Large increase in civilian deaths in conflicts

Large increase in civilian deaths in conflicts

UN rejects accusations against kidnapped personnel

UN rejects accusations against kidnapped personnel

UN Chief: "Unbelievable" number of dead on the West Bank

UN Chief: "Unbelievable" number of dead on the West Bank