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Deportation from occupied territory ‘strictly prohibited’: UN on Gaza

Deportation from occupied territory ‘strictly prohibited’: UN on Gaza

  • “The right to self-determination is a fundamental principle of international law and must be protected by all states,” Turk said
By AFP ·
UN rights chief seeks $500m in 2025, warning lives are at risk

UN rights chief seeks $500m in 2025, warning lives are at risk

By Reuters ·
UN says Sudan war turning ‘more dangerous’ for civilians after Al-Jazira attacks

UN says Sudan war turning ‘more dangerous’ for civilians after Al-Jazira attacks

By AFP ·
UN rights chief says transitional justice ‘crucial’ in Syria

UN rights chief says transitional justice ‘crucial’ in Syria

By AFP ·
Update UN: Gaza healthcare nearing ‘total collapse’ due to Israeli strikes

UN: Gaza healthcare nearing ‘total collapse’ due to Israeli strikes

By AFP ·
UN rights chief sees ‘huge chance’ for inclusive dialogue in Syria transition video

UN rights chief sees ‘huge chance’ for inclusive dialogue in Syria transition

By Reuters ·
UN rights chief urges Bangladesh to ‘protect’ democracy after revolution

UN rights chief urges Bangladesh to ‘protect’ democracy after revolution

By AFP ·
‘Darkest moment’ of war unfolding in northern Gaza: UN rights chief

‘Darkest moment’ of war unfolding in northern Gaza: UN rights chief

By AFP ·
UN rights chief says ‘appalled’ by deadly Israeli strike near Beirut hospital

UN rights chief says ‘appalled’ by deadly Israeli strike near Beirut hospital

By AFP ·
UN rights chief voices ‘abhorrence’ of Afghanistan ‘vice’ law

UN rights chief voices ‘abhorrence’ of Afghanistan ‘vice’ law

By AFP ·
Special UN team to visit Bangladesh to probe ‘atrocities’ in deadly protests

UN team to visit Bangladesh to probe ‘atrocities’ in deadly protests

By SHEHAB SUMON ·
UN concerned by ‘climate of fear’ in Venezuela

UN concerned by ‘climate of fear’ in Venezuela

By AFP ·
UN’s Turk ‘extremely concerned’ after spate of executions in Iran

UN’s Turk ‘extremely concerned’ after spate of executions in Iran

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