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UN Experts Call for Human Rights, Peace and Security in North-East Syria
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW)- United Nations human rights experts urged parties involved in North-East Syria to restore peace, uphold human rights law, protect civilians, and end illegal detention practices. They condemned alleged summary executions, torture, and mass indefinite detention — particularly of women and children — and stressed accountability for violations. The experts also welcomed a…
UN Experts Warn on Child Rights in U.S. Immigration Enforcement
Washington D.C., United States (HRNW)- Independent United Nations human rights experts have raised serious concerns about violations of children’s rights within U.S. immigration procedures, citing reports of prolonged detention, lack of timely access to legal counsel, and use of disproportionate force against migrants. The experts urged U.S. authorities to uphold international law and ensure protection…
Afghan Economy in Crisis Under Taliban Rule, Experts Warn of Dark Future
Kabul (HRNW)- Former Afghan Finance Minister Anwarul Haq Ahadi has warned that the Afghan economy is in a severe crisis following the return of the Taliban to power. In an interview with Afghanistan International, he called the Taliban government’s claims of economic development baseless. Ahadi highlighted that state institutions are monopolized by Taliban-backed individuals, there is…
Sudan War Reaches Grim 1,000-Day Milestone Amidst Health Collapse
KHARTOUM / GENEVA (HRNW)— As the conflict in Sudan hits its 1,000th day, the World Health Organization (WHO) warns that the nation’s health system is on the brink of total collapse. Over 13 million people have been uprooted, creating the world’s largest displacement crisis. In the North Kordofan region, drone strikes continue to claim civilian…
Myanmar Junta Elections Decried as “Sham” by International Community
NAYPYIDAW (HRNW)— International human rights experts and the UN have called for a total rejection of the military-led elections in Myanmar. Reports indicate that the military-supported USDP has claimed a majority of seats in a process marked by the jailing of opposition figures and a muzzled press. Ongoing conflict has excluded large portions of the…
International Day of Education: Experts Warn Against Youth “Tokenism”
PARIS (HRNW)— On the International Day of Education (January 24), UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed addressed leaders at UNESCO, calling for a radical shift in how global education is structured. Experts warned that 520 million children are currently caught in conflict zones where learning has effectively ceased. The UN is advocating for youth to be…
UN Rights Chief Slams “Routine Abuse” in US Immigration Enforcement
WASHINGTON / GENEVA (HRNW)— UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk issued a rare and direct condemnation of the United States’ treatment of migrants and refugees. In a statement released Friday, Türk cited “routine abuse and denigration” within ICE custody and called for an independent investigation into a concerning rise in detention-related deaths. The report highlights…
UN Launches Urgent Investigation into Iran Repression After 5,000 Deaths
GENEVA (HRNW)— The United Nations Human Rights Council has approved a high-priority resolution to investigate the escalating violence in Iran. With 25 member states voting in favor, the mandate for independent investigators has been extended for two years to document reports of mass unlawful killings. Activist networks, including HRANA, estimate that at least 5,137 individuals…
Establishment of Federal Constitutional Court: Independence of Judiciary at Risk?
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (HRNW) – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has issued a renewed warning regarding recent constitutional amendments in Pakistan and the establishment of a “Federal Constitutional Court.” Experts suggest these changes interfere with judicial structures and place judge appointments under political control. Human rights council specialists noted today that these amendments…
Sudan Crisis: UN Warns of Escalating Threat as Rapid Support Forces Near Kadugli
KADUGLI, Sudan (HRNW) The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has issued a stark warning as Rapid Support Forces and allied militias reportedly move within 20 kilometers of the besieged city. With the civil war entering a catastrophic phase in early 2026, millions are currently facing man-made famine and siege warfare. Authorities are being urged…