Human rights
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worldVenezuela Approves Amnesty, Political Prisoner Release Looms
Venezuela's government signs amnesty bill, potentially freeing hundreds of political prisoners amid ongoing concerns about execution and eligibility.
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worldUNICEF Demands Immediate Release of Children Detained in Iran Protests
UNICEF expresses grave concern over the detention of minors during recent unrest in Iran, urging their immediate release and humane treatment.
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techUN Chief: AI Must Prioritize Human Rights, Inclusivity
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk urges AI development to be governed by human rights, emphasizing transparency, accountability, and global standards to prevent inequity and bias.
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worldUkrainian Women Break Silence on War Crimes at Berlinale
Seven Ukrainian women share harrowing accounts of sexual violence and abuse by Russian soldiers in a powerful new documentary premiered at the Berlinale.
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worldUN Rights Report Alleges Ethnic Cleansing Fears in Gaza, West Bank
A UN rights report details concerns of ethnic cleansing in Gaza and the West Bank, citing intensified attacks, famine, and widespread destruction. The report also addresses hostage situations and calls for accountability.
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worldUN Investigators Detail 'Hallmarks of Genocide' in Sudan's El Fasher
UN investigators report findings of mass killings and ethnic targeting in El Fasher, Sudan, citing evidence of genocidal acts. The situation remains critical.
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worldUN Finds Genocide Hallmarks in Sudan's El-Fasher Atrocities
A UN fact-finding mission has uncovered evidence strongly indicating genocide during the siege and takeover of Sudan's el-Fasher by the RSF, targeting specific ethnic communities.
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worldUN Experts: Sudanese Rebels' Siege of El-Fasher Shows Hallmarks of Genocide
UN experts report that an 18-month siege and mass killings by Sudanese rebels in Darfur's El-Fasher bear the characteristics of genocide, citing widespread atrocities.