UN decries “systematic use of sexual violence as a weapon of war” in Sudan’s agricultural heartland
Widespread rapes, sexual slavery and forced marriages under torture have been reported in Sudan’s Gezira state, amid the ongoing depopulation campaign unleashed by the paramilitary RSF last month.
On third anniversary of Beirut port blast, activists call for justice for victims
Successive attempts to establish accountability for the blast, which killed over 230 people and caused losses of billions of dollars, have been stalled due to political differences
UN Human Rights Council condemns impact of unilateral sanctions
The resolution presented by Azerbaijan on behalf of Non-Aligned countries noted the impact of sanctions on key rights related to life, health, and freedom from hunger. It was predictably rejected by the US and its allies
UN begins rare public hearing into human rights violations in Palestine
Representatives of three Palestinian rights groups testified on Monday. The UN commission of inquiry was established following the Israeli attacks on Gaza in May 2021, which killed over 250 people
- Brazil approves end to 6×1 work schedule and reduction of the work week to 40 hours
- Israel kills 31 people in Lebanon on the eve of Eid al-Adha
- Israel carries out sixth consecutive Eid massacre in Gaza
- Far-right Janez Janša to return for fourth government term in Slovenia
- With peace deal nearly final, US launches fresh attacks on Iran
