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Sudan crisis demands ‘sustained and urgent attention’

Sudan crisis demands ‘sustained and urgent attention’

Briefing ambassadors in the Security Council, the director of operations at the UN office for coordination of humanitarian affairs issued an urgent plea for international support to address the concerning toll of the ongoing Sudan

Sara Sharif murder: Father and stepmother jailed for life for brutal crime

Sara Sharif murder: Father and stepmother jailed for life for brutal crime

The father and stepmother of Sara Sharif, a 10-year-old girl at the time of her death in 2023, have been jailed for life for her murder. During a "campaign of torture" that lasted at least

Countries Planning to Send Back Syrian Refugees. Does the Political Outbreak Constrain the Refugees to Predicament?

Countries Planning to Send Back Syrian Refugees. Does the Political Outbreak Constrain the Refugees to Predicament?

The refugee crisis of Syria is still an on-going humanitarian emergency in the world of modern history for more than two decades. It all began after the civil war which broke out in Syria in

Conflict zones claim at least 68 journalists’ lives in 2024

Conflict zones claim at least 68 journalists’ lives in 2024

2024 noted at least 68 journalists' deaths in the line of duty, according to the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). The data has been sourced from leading international press freedom organisations. More than

Syria crisis: People mulling return should not be pressurized

Syria crisis: People mulling return should not be pressurized

Since Syria's long and brutal internal conflict started in 2011, tens of thousands of people have lost their lives, 7 million others have been internally displaced and more than 5 million have fled to neighbouring

Labor & Human Rights Abuses in Nicaragua under Investigation by US Officials

Labor & Human Rights Abuses in Nicaragua under Investigation by US Officials

An investigation into Nicaragua's government for "persistent attacks on labor rights, human rights and the rule of law" has been announced by a U.S federal office that oversees foreign trade policy. The investigation which is

UN chief Guterres condemns attacks against peacekeeping personnel in Lebanon

UN chief Guterres condemns attacks against peacekeeping personnel in Lebanon

UN Secretary-General Guterres has raised serious concerns over the recent attacks against peacekeepers in Lebanon. He stressed that all peacekeeping personnel and premises must be protected by all parties of the conflict. Condemning the recent

5 Must-See Movies About Human Rights

5 Must-See Movies About Human Rights

These strong movies are placed in a world in which human rights are being challenged continuously; in this respect, therefore, cinema powerfully acts as an educative medium and provokes thought and inspiration. Five outstanding films

Gambia’s Bold Stand: Upholding FGM Ban Marks Major Human Rights Triumph

Gambia’s Bold Stand: Upholding FGM Ban Marks Major Human Rights Triumph

Gambia’s Commitment to Human Rights  National Assembly in Gambia has upheld the ban on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and it is considered as a crucial win for human rights in the country, reasserting its dedication

French judiciary issues arrest warrant for Syrian President. Is the decision even valid?

French judiciary issues arrest warrant for Syrian President. Is the decision even valid?

Prosecutors in France have requested the country's highest court to rule on the validity of the international arrest warrant for Bashar al-Assad, the President of Syria, for alleged complicity in crimes during Syria's years-long civil