The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, said on Monday that some Israeli violations in Lebanon could amount to war crimes, echoing criticism from other human rights groups regarding the widespread destruction of towns and villages and...
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, expressed his regret on Monday over the repercussions of the economic sanctions on Iran, noting their impact on the lives of civilians, particularly groups such as seafarers.
Speaking at the opening...
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) confirmed on Sunday that the Gaza Strip is “the most dangerous place in the world for journalists” amid the ongoing Israeli war.
This statement was made in a post by the OHCHR...
The United Nations warned on Thursday of “ethnic cleansing” in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank as a result of intensified Israeli attacks and the forced displacement of Palestinian civilians.
A report by the UN High Commissioner for Human...
International and Arab warnings have intensified regarding Israel's plans to tighten its grip on the occupied West Bank and expand settlements. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned that these steps constitute an acceleration of illegal annexation,...
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, described the collective psychological trauma experienced by the people of Gaza as “the most serious mental health crisis imaginable,” emphasizing that the vast majority of the population, particularly children, are...
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights called for the immediate opening of all crossings into the Gaza Strip to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to the population, who are facing catastrophic conditions two years after the war.
“Israel...
