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The Commissioner for Human Rights calls on the United States to respect the dignity of migrants and due process
High Commissioner Volker Türk said in a press statement: “Individuals are monitored and detained, sometimes violently, including in hospitals, churches,…
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Commissioner for Human Rights: Sudan is immersed in an “indescribable abyss” and the spirit of its people has not been broken
The High Commissioner held a press conference in Nairobi today, Sunday, after a five-day visit to Port Sudan and the…
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The Commissioner for Human Rights visits Sudan and listens to the experiences of those affected by the “ugly war”
During this visit, which began on January 14, Turk met with the authorities in Port Sudan, as well as representatives…
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Barham Salih, UN High Commissioner for Refugees from Chad: What is happening in Sudan is a massive humanitarian catastrophe
During his first official mission abroad as High Commissioner, Saleh met with Sudanese refugee families who fled fierce fighting in…
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The UAE makes a voluntary contribution of US$1.5 million to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights to support UN human rights programmes.
Geneva, January 15 / WAM / The UAE has provided a voluntary financial contribution of $1.5 million to support the…
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Commissioner for Human Rights: The future of Venezuela must be determined by the Venezuelan people alone
At a press conference held in Geneva on Tuesday, his office spokeswoman, Ravina Shamdasani, said that the military operation “It…
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The Human Rights Commissioner urges Israel to abandon draft laws that apply the death penalty exclusively to Palestinians
Türk’s statement on Friday came in response to a series of proposals presented before the Israeli Knesset, including to amend…
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The General Assembly elects former Iraqi President Barham Salih to the position of High Commissioner for Refugees
The President of the United Nations General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, congratulated Mr. Barham Salih on his election as United Nations…
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Refugee Commissioner: The world is facing a “perfect storm” of crises, and solidarity saves lives
Filippo Grandi – in his speech at the opening of the 2025 Global Refugee Forum – referred to “the endless…
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UN Commissioner: We must ensure the protection of civilians in Gaza and investigate what is happening in the Strip
The United Nations Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, stressed today, Wednesday, the necessity of ensuring the protection of civilians…
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