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UN probe into Islamic State crimes in Iraq halts operations prematurely

UN probe into Islamic State crimes in Iraq halts operations prematurely

The United Nations established a mission in 2017 to assist Iraq in investigating alleged crimes committed by the Islamic State. This mission, known as UNITAD, was tasked with uncovering evidence of genocide, war crimes, and

Hong Kong’s legislature adopts a new national security law

Hong Kong’s legislature adopts a new national security law

Hong Kong's Legislative Council unanimously approved a new national security bill within a remarkably short timeframe, stirring debate over the rapid legislative process and its potential impact on the city's cherished freedoms. The bill, known

The UAE’s Role in Safeguarding Human Rights: A Balanced Perspective

The UAE’s Role in Safeguarding Human Rights: A Balanced Perspective

In the intricate web of global turmoil, the protection of civilian lives emerges as a pressing priority. At the 55th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, the Union Association for Human Rights emerged

Eastern Cuba sees protests due to blackouts and food shortages

Eastern Cuba sees protests due to blackouts and food shortages

Hundreds of residents in Santiago, Cuba's second-largest city, took to the streets in an unprecedented public demonstration on Sunday, highlighting widespread discontent. The protest, documented through social media and official channels, centered on frustrations over

UN Condemns Russia’s Illegal Actions in Ukraine

UN Condemns Russia’s Illegal Actions in Ukraine

The UN's top political affairs official, Rosemary DiCarlo, addressed the Security Council, condemning Russia's ongoing elections in illegally occupied parts of Ukraine. She emphasized that such actions violate international law and exacerbate the humanitarian crisis.

UKPNP Leader Calls for Investigation into Pakistan’s Human Rights Violations

UKPNP Leader Calls for Investigation into Pakistan’s Human Rights Violations

The United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) recently staged a protest outside the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) headquarters in Geneva during the 55th session. The protest aimed to draw attention to Pakistan's alleged

Baloch Human Rights Crisis: A Call for UN Intervention

Baloch Human Rights Crisis: A Call for UN Intervention

The human rights situation in Balochistan, a region plagued by longstanding conflicts and tensions, has reached alarming levels, prompting urgent calls for international intervention. Baloch human rights activists, represented by the Baloch Human Rights Council

Ahmed Al-Atoum convicted for harming Jordanian political ties

Ahmed Al-Atoum convicted for harming Jordanian political ties

Ahmed al-Atoum, a 49-year-old Jordanian national and former teacher residing in Abu Dhabi, has been at the center of an ongoing human rights controversy since his arrest in May 2020. Al-Atoum's activism and outspoken criticism

Pakistan’s blasphemy law targets youth engaging on social media

Pakistan’s blasphemy law targets youth engaging on social media

In Pakistan, the mere act of sharing a WhatsApp message, whether authentic or alleged, can have dire consequences, often leading to severe legal repercussions, including death sentences. Recent cases have shed light on the alarming

Women’s Rights Still Lacking in North Korea

Women’s Rights Still Lacking in North Korea

The "2023 North Korean Women's Rights Survey Results Report" released recently by Daily NK, with support from the Embassy of Canada to the Republic of Korea, reveals a troubling situation for women's rights in North