Highlighting the progress made by Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/ISIL (UNITAD),…
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Saudi Arabia: Quash death sentence for Jordanian convicted of drug offences, urge UN experts
by gulftimesby gulftimes“Under international law, States that have not yet abolished the death penalty may only impose it…
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UN envoy warns against ‘worrying and dangerous’ military escalation in Syria
by gulftimesby gulftimesMr. Pedersen feared the ramp-up in military operations has the potential to unravel a strategic stalemate…
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict nearing ‘boiling point’, UN envoy warns
by gulftimesby gulftimesSpecial Coordinator Tor Wennesland called for stronger international commitment towards the two-State solution and outlined potential…
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The Council, meeting in special session in response to the crisis that was sparked by the…
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Saudi Arabia: Resumption of executions for drug offences ‘deeply regrettable’, UN rights office says |
by gulftimesby gulftimesSpokesperson Liz Throssell said executions have been taking place almost daily over the past two weeks,…
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Middle East: Terrifying surge in violence affecting children ‘must stop’ – UNICEF |
by gulftimesby gulftimes“Children in the region continue to suffer the devastating impact of protracted conflicts, communal violence, explosive…
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Iran: Thousands held for peacefully protesting must be released
by gulftimesby gulftimesThe UN human rights office, OHCHR, called on Tuesday for the immediate release of thousands of Iranian citizens…
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Rights expert urges Saudi authorities to allow family to access jailed activist |
by gulftimesby gulftimesMs. Lawlor has issued a statement expressing her increasing concern for the health and life of…
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Safety and security of Yemeni civilians at risk unless truce is extended, says human rights chief |
by gulftimesby gulftimesMr. Türk has echoed calls from the UN Secretary-General to extend the truce and to work…
