United Nations
UN Defends Independence of Palestinian Rights Expert
New York, United States (HRNW) – The United Nations has reaffirmed the independence of its special rapporteur on Palestinian human rights following political criticism from several governments. UN officials emphasized that human rights mandate holders operate independently and must be free from political interference. Analysts note that safeguarding institutional independence is critical to maintaining credibility…
UN Warns of Deepening Human Rights Impact Amid Cuba’s Economic Crisis
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW) – The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has voiced alarm over worsening living conditions in Cuba, citing power shortages, limited access to food, and strain on healthcare services. Officials warned that prolonged economic hardship is eroding basic socio-economic rights, disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities including children and the…
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…
UN Finds Breach of Torture Convention
Canberra, Australia (HRNW)– In a landmark ruling, the UN Committee against Torture has found Australia in breach of international obligations. The ruling concerns the prolonged offshore detention of an Iranian asylum seeker, stating that the cumulative impact of harsh conditions and lack of medical care amounted to cruel and inhuman treatment. Australia has been directed to…
UN Scrutinizes European Rights Records
Geneva, Europe (HRNW)- The UN Human Rights Council has announced that Austria will be among the nations reviewed during the 51st Session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) starting next week. Concurrently, a UN Special Rapporteur is scheduled to visit the European Union to investigate the treatment of minority groups and the impact of externalized migration…
UNICEF Reports Over 100 Children Killed in Gaza Since October Ceasefire as Winter Storms Mount
GAZA CITY – United Nations children’s agency UNICEF has revealed that at least 100 children have been killed in the Gaza Strip in the three months since a ceasefire began in early October 2025. UNICEF spokesperson James Elder, speaking from Geneva, stated that the confirmed fatalities include 60 boys and 40 girls, largely due to…