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UN Report Accuses RSF of War Crimes in Darfur Offensive
El Fasher, Sudan (HRNW) – The United Nations human rights office, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, has reported that the Rapid Support Forces committed serious violations amounting to war crimes during its offensive in Darfur. The findings highlight deliberate attacks on civilians, destruction of homes, and obstruction of humanitarian access….
UN Condemns Suicide Attack on Mosque, Calls for Justice for Victims
Islamabad (HRNW)- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned the suicide attack on a mosque and Imambargah in Islamabad, calling the targeting of civilians and places of worship unacceptable. He urged that those responsible be identified and brought to justice, expressed condolences to the families of the 32 martyrs, and prayed for the speedy recovery…
UN Experts Condemn Israel’s Proposed Mandatory Death Penalty Law Cite Threat to Palestinians’ Right to Life
Geneva (HRNW)- United Nations human rights experts have urged Israel to withdraw a proposed law imposing the mandatory death penalty for alleged terrorism offences, warning that it would violate the fundamental human right to life and disproportionately target Palestinians. More than a dozen independent UN experts stated that the Israeli parliament initially approved the bill…
Human Rights Watch Warns of Worsening Rights Violations and Humanitarian Crisis Under Taliban in Afghanistan
Kabul (HRNW)- Human Rights Watch has expressed serious concern over widespread human rights violations in Afghanistan under the Taliban regime in its World Report 2026. The report highlights that justice, fundamental rights, and freedoms have further deteriorated, exacerbating the country’s humanitarian crisis. Corporal punishment, extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and torture have become common, while severe…
UK Imposes Sanctions on 10 Iranians and Organization Over Human Rights Abuses
London (HRNW)- Britain has announced new sanctions against Iranian individuals and an organization over allegations of serious human rights abuses. According to reports, the British government has added 10 Iranian individuals and an Iranian organization to its sanctions list. Officials stated that these sanctions were imposed due to their involvement in severe human rights violations….
Calls for Global Input on Racism, Law Enforcement and Rights
Geneva (HRNW)- In preparation for the 2026 UN High Commissioner’s annual report, the OHCHR has issued a call for input from governments, civil society, and stakeholders. This initiative seeks updates and data on how systemic racism and law enforcement violations continue to affect people of African descent and other marginalized groups worldwide. The information collected will…
UN Highlights Systemic Sexual Violence in Conflict Zones
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW)- In recent Geneva press briefings and meetings, officials from the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) have underscored the widespread—often systematic—use of sexual violence in current armed conflicts. OHCHR representatives cited multiple cases where women and girls have been subjected to gang rape, sexual assault, and other forms of gender-based…
UN Human Rights Chief Warns Against Abusive Migrant Policies
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW)- United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk publicly denounced a series of harsh immigration enforcement actions in the United States, describing them as dehumanizing and harmful to fundamental human rights. Türk said he was “astounded by the now-routine abuse and denigration of migrants and refugees,” highlighting instances where people have been…
Human Rights Council Forward Agenda
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW)- Preparations continue for the 61st Regular Session of the UN Human Rights Council, to be held later this month. The agenda includes environmental human rights, biodiversity, cultural rights, and human rights defenders’ protection — reflecting the Council’s expanding thematic focus. HRNW Contribution Appeal If you value independent reporting and global human rights…
Women’s Rights Treaty Body Session Begins
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW)- Today the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) opened its 92nd session, reviewing state reports and resuming work that had been disrupted due to budget and scheduling challenges. Treaty bodies like CEDAW play a central role in monitoring compliance with core UN human rights treaties, including gender-based violence…