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EU to "swiftly" propose fresh sanctions over Iran crackdown, says von der
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen stated the EU will swiftly propose more sanctions over Iran's protest crackdown. As unrest continues, Reza Pahlavi urged US action while Trump threatened tough measures. Iran has extended internet restrictions, and UN rights chief Volker Turk condemned violen
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UN rights chief Volker Turk says he is "horrified" by rising violence agai
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
UN rights chief Volker Turk expressed horror over mounting violence against protesters in Iran and called for an end to killings. Activist Masih Alinejad alleged large-scale atrocities and urged global action. Iran has extended a nationwide internet shutdown amid ongoing protests, now in
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UN human rights chief warns Pakistan's constitutional amendment threatens
Updated : 6 months ago IST
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has expressed deep alarm over Pakistan's latest constitutional amendment, saying it poses a serious challenge to the country's judicial independence, military accountability, and the overall rule of law.
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UN rights chief Turk 'appalled' by Nepal protest deaths, urges restraint,
Updated : 8 months ago IST
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has expressed deep concern over the violence in Nepal, which has resulted in the deaths of multiple people and injuries to hundreds amid ongoing nationwide demonstrations.
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UN Human Rights Chief condemns starvation in Gaza as 'affront to our colle
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, on Monday condemned the ongoing starvation in the Gaza Strip, describing it as "an affront to our collective humanity."
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UN urges halt to Afghan deportations from Iran, Pakistan over rights conce
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Over 1.9 million Afghans were deported from Iran and Pakistan in seven months, prompting the UN to urge a halt to forced returns. UN rights chief Volker Turk warned that deportees face serious risks in Afghanistan and stressed that all returns must be voluntary, safe, and legal.
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UN Rights Chief flags China over Tibet, Xinjiang abuses; calls for release
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
On June 17, Volker Turk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, expressed worries about "continued violations of cultural and other rights" in Tibet and demanded the "release of all individuals detained for exercising their rights and alignment of legislation and policies with internatio
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UN Human Rights Chief expresses concern over ban on political parties in B
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Bangladesh's interim government recently banned the activities of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League and its affiliated organisations.
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India slams UN Human Rights Chief's "baseless" remarks on Kashmir, Manipur
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
"At a larger level, we are concerned about global updates, oversimplifications of complex issues, sweeping and generalized remarks, usage of loose terminologies and apparent cherry-picking of situations," Bagchi said.
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UNHRC Chief condemns deportation of Uyghurs from Thailand to China, says "
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Turk said that his office has repeatedly urged Thai authorities to respect their obligations under international law in relation to the individuals who are need of international protection. He called it important that the Chinese authorities disclose information regarding their whereabouts.
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UN investigates attacks on minorities in Bangladesh, says human rights chi
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk met interim government Chief Adviser, Muhammad Yunus, and other advisers, civil society member, students
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Pakistan: UN rights chief raises concerns over new constitutional amendmen
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The International Court of Justice has also called the 26th constitutional amendment as a "blow" to judicial independence, human rights and the rule of law.
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