Alice Jill Edwards
UN Special Rapporteur
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View Timeline →European Union to Sanction 9 Iranians for State-Sponsored Kidnapping of European Nationals
The European Union plans to sanction 9 Iranian officials for their involvement in state-sponsored kidnappings of European citizens. This move comes amid increasing pressure from…
UN Special Rapporteur Calls for Immediate Release of 'All Hostages Worldwide'
Alice Jill Edwards, the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, has called for the immediate release of hostages worldwide, highlighting the increasing trend of hostage-taking by…
Israel Begins 'Extensive Investigations' into Sexual Abuse of Palestinian Prisoner
Israel is investigating allegations of sexual abuse against a Palestinian prisoner by its soldiers, following condemnation from a UN official. This situation arises amidst ongoing…
UN Reporter: American Citizen in Taliban Prison Needs Urgent Medical Care
A UN expert has called for urgent medical care for Ryan Corbett, an American humanitarian worker imprisoned by the Taliban for nearly two years without…
Documentary 'Cries Before Silence' Released on Sexual Assaults by Hamas Members
Sheryl Sandberg's documentary 'Cries Before Silence' highlights sexual assaults by Hamas militants during their October 7 attack on Israel, which resulted in numerous civilian casualties…
UN Reporters: Hamas Must Be Held Accountable for Violence and Sexual Assault in Attack on Israel
UN special rapporteurs have called for accountability for Hamas regarding alleged crimes including torture and sexual assault during their attack on Israel. The situation has…