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“My Office has recorded large-scale violations of international humanitarian law, some possibly amounting to war crimes. Under certain circumstances, they may also constitute crimes under international law.” UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk concludes visit to #Lebanon, relaying resounding call for accountability and protection.
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The recent intensified attacks on residential areas by Israeli military in #Gaza has killed & injured dozens of Palestinian children, women & men. Meanwhile, the population remains trapped in an ever-shrinking area, with the “yellow line” constantly being moved westwards by the Israeli military, which appears to routinely fire on Palestinians for mere presence in the vicinity of the line. Deliberately attacking civilians is a war crime.
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#Indonesia: We are following closely the spate of violence in the context of nationwide protests over parliamentary allowances, austerity measures, and alleged use of unnecessary or disproportionate force by security forces. We stress the importance of dialogue to address the public’s concerns. The authorities must uphold the rights to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression while maintaining order, in line with international norms and standards, in relation to the policing of public assemblies. All security forces, including the military when deployed in a law enforcement capacity, must comply with the basic principles on the use of force and firearms by law enforcement officials. We call for prompt, thorough, and transparent investigations into all alleged violations of international human rights law, including with respect to use of force. It is also important that the media is permitted to report on events freely and independently. ➡️
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Volker Türk calls for urgent action to remedy the plight of thousands of stranded seafarers who are facing a dire humanitarian & human rights crisis in & around Strait of #Hormuz. States, shipowners & all relevant actors must urgently ensure their protection. Seafarers should not be forced or compelled to endanger their lives by sailing through conflict zones.
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How do you tackle discrimination when the data needed to prove it is missing? For women & girls of #AfricanDescent, better data means stronger evidence to identify inequalities and drive change. Message from UN Human Rights Deputy High Commissioner Awa Dabo #FightRacism
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#Bangladesh: We call on the authorities to conduct a prompt, impartial, thorough & transparent investigation into the attack that led to the death of Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, a prominent leader of last year’s demonstrations. Everyone should refrain from violence. Retaliation & revenge will only deepen divisions & undermine the rights of all. ➡️
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#Sudan: the gum arabic trade has helped fuel three years of conflict, exposing people to human rights violations by warring parties & their associates, a new UN Human Rights report finds. This war economy must be disrupted. States & companies must ensure trade and export practices do not contribute to adverse human rights impacts or sustain the conflict.
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#Nepal: We are shocked by the killings and injury of protesters today and urge a prompt and transparent investigation. We have received several deeply worrying allegations of unnecessary or disproportionate use of force by security forces during protests organized by youth groups demonstrating against corruption and the recent Government ban on social media platforms. We call on the authorities to respect and ensure the rights of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression. All security forces must comply with the basic principles on the use of force and firearms by law enforcement officials. Nepal enjoys a lively democracy and active civic space, and dialogue is the best means to address young people’s concerns. We urge reconsideration of measures to regulate social media to ensure they comply with Nepal’s human rights obligations. ➡️
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Volker Türk appeals for calm in #Pakistan-Administered #Kashmir amid recent unrest ahead of regional elections at the end of this month. Prompt, thorough & impartial investigations into all deaths of dozens of protesters and security personnel must be carried out.
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The horrific reality for people of #Gaza & #Israel since 7 October 2023 detailed in UN Human Rights report. Close to 70% of those killed in Gaza are children & women. Unprecedented violations of IHL give rise to concerns of atrocity crimes. The violence must stop immediately.
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#Venezuela: Since June, crackdown on civic space has sharply intensified, suffocating people’s freedoms. Journalists, human rights defenders, opposition figures, and even humanitarian workers continue to face threats, harassment, and the risk of arbitrary detention – simply for doing their jobs. Volker Türk urges authorities to preserve civic space & ensure all violations are investigated & redressed. ➡️
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#Sudan: The significant RSF build-up around El Obeid city in Kordofan suggests an imminent offensive & human rights disaster. It must be halted. There must be no repeat of the preventable atrocities we documented in El Fasher and Zamzam IDP camp in North Darfur last year.
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In 2019, Botswana's High Court struck down laws criminalizing consensual same-sex relations. The landmark ruling was upheld by the Court of Appeal in 2021, recognizing that the laws violated the rights to liberty, privacy, dignity and non-discrimination. Botswana's experience is a reminder that legal victories can transform lives but lasting equality requires more than changing laws. As Letsweletse Motshidiemang, who brought the legal challenge, says, "The struggle is not over." Building societies where everyone can live in safety, dignity and without discrimination also means changing hearts, attitudes and systems.
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The Israeli Defence Forces are reportedly destroying all buildings in the #Gaza Strip within a km of the Israel-Gaza fence. Extensive destruction of property, not justified by military necessity and carried out unlawfully & wantonly, amounts to a war crime - Volker Türk
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