September 26, 2022
South Sudan: Deeply Disturbing Violence is Proliferating, Independent Rights Experts Warn
Deeply disturbing violence is escalating "all over" South Sudan, top independent UN human rights experts have warned. Read more »
September 22, 2022
Ethiopia: Civilians Again Mired in Intractable and Deadly War, Human Rights Council Hears
Ethiopia's people are once again "mired... in the intractable and deadly consequences" of conflict between Government troops and forces loyal to Tigrayan separatist fighters, who… Read more »
September 16, 2022
Burundi: Burundi Must Engage in 'Credible and Inclusive' Move Towards Democratic Rule
Burundi must engage more effectively in the rule of law and fight against impunity for violations and abuses committed since 2015, when the political system was thrown into turmoil… Read more »
September 15, 2022
Africa: Human Rights - Inflation Threatens Everyone's Right to Development
Rising global inflation is expected to hit emerging and developing economies particularly hard this year, adding to a "confluence of crises" that threatens us all, the UN's acting… Read more »
September 12, 2022
Africa: Human Rights Council Session Considers Multiple Emergencies
The Human Rights Council opened a four-week session in Geneva on Monday, with multiple emergencies - from Afghanistan to Ukraine - set to take centre stage. Read more »
September 06, 2022
South Sudan: Human Rights Violations in Unity State Committed With 'Impunity' - New Report
As fighting continues in South Sudan, a new UN report released on Tuesday documents 173 civilian deaths over a four-month period along with widespread human rights violations… Read more »
July 29, 2016
Congo-Kinshasa: Six Years On, UN Envoy Calls for Action in Walikale Mass Rape
Ahead of the six-year remembrance of a mass rape of more than 300 civilians residents of the Walikale region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by armed groups, the… Read more »
October 10, 2012
Mali: UN Accuses Rebels of Ruling Through Drug Money
Radical Islamists who seized northern Mali earlier this year are maintaining their control through fear and drug money, imposing an extremist version of Muslim Sharia law and… Read more »
May 28, 2009
Chad: Former Leader to Remain in Senegal Pending Final Ruling By UN Court
The United Nations International Court of Justice (ICJ) today issued an order leaving former Chadian president Hissène Habré in the custody of Senegal, where he is… Read more »
April 11, 2008
Chad: In Move Welcomed By UN, Senegal Can Now Try Former Leader
The top United Nations human rights official has welcomed changes to Senegal's constitution to make it possible for national courts to try crimes against humanity, paving the way… Read more »
June 27, 2007
Central African Republic: Country Facing Precarious Situation - UN Report
The situation in the Central African Republic (CAR) remains extremely precarious, marked by deteriorating humanitarian conditions, repeated violations of human rights, a culture of… Read more »
June 21, 2007
Sierra Leone: UN Official Applauds Guilty Verdicts for Rebel Leaders
The United Nations envoy for children and armed conflict has welcomed the judgment of the Special Court for Sierra Leone (SCSL), which found three former rebel leaders guilty of… Read more »