Rupert Colville
Spokesperson for UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
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View Timeline →UN Calls on Turkey to Investigate Hundreds of Killings in Kurdish Regions
The UN Human Rights Office has urged Turkey to investigate hundreds of killings and human rights violations in Kurdish regions amid rising violence. The report…
Amnesty International Concerned About Imminent Execution of Hamid Ahmadi
Amnesty International is alarmed by the imminent execution of Hamid Ahmadi, a juvenile offender who allegedly confessed under torture. His case highlights Iran's ongoing practice…
UN Experts Call for Halt to Execution of Sajjad Sanjari
UN human rights officials have called on Iran to halt the imminent execution of Sajjad Sanjari, a teenager convicted of murder, citing concerns over the…
UN: Another 82 Civilians Killed in Aleppo
The UN reports that at least 82 civilians have been killed in Aleppo by pro-Assad forces as the city nears full government control. International organizations…
UN: Hundreds Disappeared After Leaving Rebel-Controlled Areas in Aleppo
The UN has reported the disappearance of hundreds of men and boys in Aleppo after leaving rebel-held areas, raising concerns about human rights violations by…
Ukraine: The World's Hopes for Peace in Eastern Ukraine Have Been Destroyed
The situation in eastern Ukraine has worsened following a rebel assault on Debaltseve, leading Ukraine to accuse Russia and separatists of violating the Minsk peace…