human-rights
France's Top Court Says Arrest Warrant for Assad Is Invalid, New One Can Be Issued
Israel Demands UN Scrap Investigation Body for Palestinian Territories
Attacks Against Palestinians Intensify in Occupied West Bank, Says UN Rights Office
Germany's Top Court Dismisses Complaint Against US Drone Missions
Russia Attacks West Ukraine With Drones and Missiles, Kills Two
Date: July 12, 2025
KYIV (Reuters) -Russia launched a new barrage of drones and missiles in an overnight attack on Ukraine on Saturday, targeting the west of the country and killing at least two people in the city of...
'There Are No Red Lines Anymore' Says UN Palestinian Rights Expert on US Sanctions
Date: July 11, 2025
By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA (Reuters) -The top U.N. expert on Palestinian rights said on Friday that the U.S. decision to place her under sanctions could have a "chilling effect" on people who engage...
Un, Netherlands Cancel Lgbtq Event in Senegal After Government Warning
Date: July 11, 2025
DAKAR (Reuters) -The U.N. and the Dutch foreign ministry said on Friday they had cancelled an LGBTQ-themed event in Senegal after the West African nation warned of repercussions for organisers and...
Greece Passes North Africa Asylum Ban Amid Rights Groups' Opposition
Date: July 11, 2025
By Angeliki Koutantou ATHENS (Reuters) -Greek lawmakers voted on Friday to temporarily stop processing asylum requests from migrants arriving from North Africa by sea in a bid to reduce arrivals into...
EU "deeply Regrets" U.S. Sanctions on UN Expert on Palestinians, Says EU Spokesperson
Date: July 11, 2025
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union "deeply regrets" the U.S. decision to impose sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories,...
Hungary Summons Ukrainian Envoy After Report of Fatal Beating
Date: July 10, 2025
BUDAPEST (Reuters) -Hungary summoned the Ukrainian ambassador on Thursday, after a report that a Hungarian-Ukrainian dual citizen was beaten to death during forced mobilisation, an allegation...