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UN rights experts condemn Uganda’s ‘egregious’ anti-LGBT legislation
“The imposition of the death penalty based on such legislation is per se an arbitrary killing and a breach of article 6 of the International Covenant on Civil...
Afghanistan: OHCHR alarm over arrests of activists speaking up for women...
Since the beginning of the year, several civil society activists and journalists have been detained for speaking out against Taliban policies that restrict women...
UN underlines support for Africa’s fight against terrorism
Leaders from across the continent joined ambassadors in examining how to counter terrorism and better prevent violent extremism through stronger cooperation between the UN...
UNICEF sounds alarm over fast-spreading cholera outbreaks in Africa
“The cholera outbreak in eastern and southern Africa isn’t just an outbreak; it’s an emergency for children,” the agency said.
Calling for $171 million in...
DPR Korea: Truth, justice needed amid ‘tragic’ legacy of enforced disappearances
A new report by the UN human rights office (OHCHR) details enforced disappearances and abductions dating back to 1950.
Heart-breaking testimony from some 80 victims...
Libya: Crimes against humanity committed since 2016 – rights probe
In the case of State security forces, human rights violations were committed to quash dissent and exploit vulnerable migrants, with no justice in sight,...