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UN experts report that Belarus's justice system is being used to suppress dissent against President Lukashenko, with various state institutions collaborating to silence opposition. This…
UN Expert and Protesters Oppose Italy's Proposed Anti-Semitism Bill
Protesters in Rome and UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese are opposing a proposed anti-Semitism law in Italy, arguing it could suppress criticism of Israel. This…
UK Sanctions on Israeli Settlements Mark a Significant Policy Change, Says Albanese
The UK has imposed sanctions on Israeli settlements, which UN expert Francesca Albanese describes as a 'seismic shift' after a long period of perceived UK…
UN Experts Demand Iran Halt Targeting of Ethnic Minorities Amid Rising Human Rights Violations
UN experts have urged Iranian authorities to cease the arbitrary detention, torture, and executions targeting ethnic minorities, particularly Kurds and Baluchis, following a significant increase…
UN Experts Demand Iran Stop Targeting Minority Groups
UN experts have called on Iran to cease its systematic targeting of minority groups, highlighting ongoing human rights violations. The appeal underscores the international community's…
UN Experts Report Increased Repression of Ethnic Minorities in Iran
UN experts have reported an increase in the repression of ethnic minorities in Iran, highlighting the government's intensified measures against these groups. This situation involves…
UN Experts Warn of Increased Persecution of Bahá’ís in Iran Amid US-Iran Tensions
UN experts have expressed alarm over the increased persecution of Bahá’ís in Iran, coinciding with heightened tensions between the US and Iran. This situation involves…
UN Experts Demand Accountability for US-Israeli Attack on Minab School
UN experts are calling for an independent investigation into the bombing of a primary school in Minab, Iran, carried out by US-Israeli forces. This incident…
UN Experts Demand Release of Foremans Amid Legal Irregularities in Iran
UN experts have called for the release of Lindsay and Craig Foreman, citing serious irregularities in the legal proceedings against them. This situation highlights ongoing…
UN Experts Urge Iran to Release Foremans Amid Legal Irregularities
UN experts have called for the release of Lindsay and Craig Foreman, citing serious irregularities in the legal proceedings against them. The case highlights concerns…
US Imposes Sanctions on Nicaraguan Officials Following Indigenous Leader's Death
The death of Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera has led to calls from UN experts for an independent investigation, prompting the US to impose restrictions on…
US Maintains Sanctions on Francesca Albanese Amid Ongoing Criticism of Israel
The US has reaffirmed its position on sanctioning Francesca Albanese, a UN expert who has criticized Israel's treatment of Palestinians. This stance originates from the…
US Lifts Sanctions on Francesca Albanese, UN Expert Advocating for Palestinian Rights
The US has lifted sanctions on Francesca Albanese, a UN expert advocating for Palestinian rights, who was previously sanctioned for her criticism of Israel's actions…
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks US Sanctions Against UN Rapporteur Francesca Albanese
A federal judge has temporarily blocked US sanctions against UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese, which were imposed by the Trump administration. This ruling impacts her ability…
US Imposes New Sanctions on Cuba Amid Ongoing Fuel Blockade
The US has imposed new sanctions targeting a military-controlled conglomerate in Cuba amid an ongoing fuel blockade. This development highlights the US's continued efforts to…
UN Experts Urge Suspension of Arms Transfers to Israel Amid Lebanon Bombardment
UN experts have called for member states to suspend arms transfers to Israel following its bombardment of Lebanon on April 8, which they describe as…
UN Experts Condemn Violence Against Displaced Palestinians in Gaza and West Bank
UN experts have condemned the violence perpetrated by Israeli forces and settlers against displaced Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. This situation involves ongoing…
Iran's Crackdown: Protesters Detained in Hospitals, Warns UN Expert
The UN expert has reported that Iran is detaining protesters who are receiving medical treatment in hospitals as part of a broader crackdown on dissent.…
Iran Detains Hospitalized Protesters in Ongoing Crackdown, Says UN Expert
The UN expert reports that Iran is detaining protesters who are receiving medical treatment in hospitals as part of a broader crackdown on dissent. This…
Iran's Crackdown on Protesters Extends to Hospital Detentions, UN Expert Reports
The UN expert reports that Iran is detaining protesters who are receiving medical treatment in hospitals as part of a broader crackdown on dissent. This…