Russia's Foreign Ministry announced it will seek an adequate response from the UN Secretariat regarding alleged crimes by the Armed Forces of Ukraine against civilian infrastructure and population, following a meeting between Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov and Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova in Moscow.
Russia's Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova accused Ukraine of using "fascist methods" and systematically torturing people in the Kherson Region, citing evidence of attacks on civilian infrastructure and urging international action.
Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova anticipates the imminent return of Kursk Region residents from Ukraine via a humanitarian channel with the Ukrainian ombudsman, though the specific number of individuals was not disclosed.
UN Human Rights High Commissioner Volker Türk called for independent investigations into rising deaths in US immigration custody under the Trump administration, citing a lack of transparency and alleged policy violations. This follows reports from Human Rights Watch and internal DHS watchdog probes.
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has requested additional information from Russia's human rights ombudsperson regarding Ukraine's attack on a college in Starobelsk. The OHCHR is monitoring the situation and seeks details on the investigation, weapon use, and timing of the incident.
UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Turk stated that US sanctions are causing children to die in Cuba due to shortages of essential medical supplies. Infant mortality has doubled, and cancer survival rates have dropped significantly.
UN warns US sanctions on Cuba cause spike in infant mortality and child cancer deaths due to lack of medical supplies, despite US claims humanitarian aid is exempt.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk expresses deep concern over 20,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz due to the U.S.-Iran conflict and highlights dire human rights conditions in North Korea, calling for continued engagement.
U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk met with South Korean officials to discuss North Korea's human rights conditions, family reunions, and cooperation on disabilities and women's rights.
UN High Commissioner Volker Turk emphasizes non-refoulement for North Korean POWs in Ukraine, criticizes ongoing human rights violations in North Korea, and advocates for South Korea's anti-discrimination law.
SEOUL, May 7 (Yonhap) -- United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volke...
