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Source: United Nations Human Rights Council (UN HRC) | Apr 11, 2024

Sudan: As conflict enters its second year, United Nations (UN) Fact-Finding Mission says warring parties must halt fighting, protect civilians, allow free flow of aid

Fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces has killed thousands of civilians since it began on 15 April 2023

Sudan’s warring parties must commit to an immediate cease-fire, end attacks on civilians and ensure unimpeded access to humanitarian assistance for millions of people in desperate need of aid, the UN Fact-Finding Mission on Sudan said today, as the deadly conflict edges into its second year. Fighting between the Sudanese…

Source: United Nations Human Rights Council (UN HRC) | Oct 25, 2023

Burundi: United Nations expert calls for protection of civic space

Offences with vague and broad definitions found in the country’s legislation were subject to a wide range of interpretations and used to violate the right to engage in legitimate political and social activities

A UN expert urged Burundi to put an end to the growing pressure on civic space and guarantee conditions for the credible return of refugees. “As Burundi moves towards the 2025 legislative and municipal elections, I note a shrinking civic space and a growing pressure on political parties, civil society…

Source: United Nations Human Rights Council (UN HRC) | Feb 27, 2023

Human Rights Council Starts High-Level Segment, Hears from Presidents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Montenegro and Colombia

The Ministers said it was a sad fact that in the twenty-first century the world continued to face violations of basic human rights everywhere

The Human Rights Council this morning began its high-level segment, hearing from the Presidents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Montenegro and Colombia. Addresses were also heard from the Prime Ministers of the Czech Republic and of Yemen, as well as from Ministers representing 15 other countries. Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi…

Source: United Nations Human Rights Council (UN HRC) | Feb 13, 2023

United Nations (UN) Human Rights Experts Return to South Sudan

The Commissioners will hold a press conference on Friday, 17 February 2023 at 09 AM at the UNMISS Headquarters in Tomping, Juba

Members of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan will begin their eleventh visit to South Sudan on Tuesday, 14 February 2023. Barney Afako and Andrew Clapham are the two Commissioners* taking part in the mission from 14 to 18 February. The experts are expected to meet Government officials, members…