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Civilians Bear Brunt Of Reckless War In The Middle East, Says Türk

Scoop 21 Mar 2026
In addition to the prevailing risk of harm, the cumulative impact of hostilities in Iran is contributing to disruptions in electricity supply, and shortages of essential goods from medicine to infant formula and fuel ....
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Comment By UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk On Recent Antisemitic Attacks

Scoop 19 Mar 2026
It is crucial that the authorities take meaningful steps to promptly and fully investigate these abhorrent attacks and bring those responsible to justice ....
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Türk Updates Human Rights Council On Venezuela: The Country’s Future Must Be Decided By Its People

Scoop 17 Mar 2026
Many Venezuelans are still arbitrarily detained, including people with disabilities and critical health conditions, older people, and at least one child ....
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Sudan: Türk Appalled By Surge In Deadly Drone Attacks On Civilians In Kordofan And White Nile

Scoop 16 Mar 2026
Many homes, schools, markets and health facilities were damaged or destroyed in the attacks, compounding the impacts on civilians and local communities ....
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Comment By UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk On New Anti-LGBT Law In Senegal

Scoop 13 Mar 2026
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk urges the President not to sign the New Anti-LGBT Law into effect, and for authorities to repeal the existing discriminatory law and to uphold the human rights of all in Senegal, without discrimination ....
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Middle East Crisis Impact On Civilians Reverberates Across Globe – Türk

Scoop 11 Mar 2026
Türk also expressed concern about reports of detentions, charges and other forms of repression and intimidation against people in a number of countries, with respect to their expression of opinions around the conflict in the Middle East ....
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South Sudan: Türk Urges Immediate Ceasefire As War Crimes Fears Mount

Scoop 11 Mar 2026
The UN Human Rights Chief renewed his call on parties to the conflict to urgently return to dialogue ....
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Türk Says Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict Piles ‘Misery On Misery’, Pleads For Dialogue

Scoop 07 Mar 2026
Nearly 22 million people - close to half of Afghanistan’s population - require humanitarian assistance, including over 11.6 million children ....
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Press Stakeout By UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk On The Crisis In The Middle ...

Scoop 07 Mar 2026
Given the magnitude of this crisis, I call on Heads of State and Government around the world unequivocally to commit to defending international human rights law, international humanitarian law and the UN Charter itself ....
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Occupied Palestinian Territory: The Absence Of Accountability Is Nothing Short Of Shameful, Says Türk

Scoop 01 Mar 2026
The humanitarian situation is still extremely precarious, as Israel continues to impede the humanitarian community’s ability to bring in food, shelter, fuel, medical supplies, and other essential items ....
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Comment By UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk On Strikes Against Iran

Scoop 01 Mar 2026
I remind all parties that international law with respect to armed conflict is very clear. the protection of civilians is paramount ....
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High Commissioner Türk Opens The Human Rights Council: People’s Pursuit Of Dignity, Equality And Justice ...

Scoop 24 Feb 2026
Developments around the world point to a deeply worrying trend. domination and supremacy are making a comeback ....
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SUDAN: Türk Alarmed After Scores Killed In Drone Attacks In Two Days

Scoop 21 Feb 2026
He renewed his call on both sides to stop the violence and fully embrace dialogue towards a ceasefire ....
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