Topic: UN rights
Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory illegal: UN rights commission
Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory is unlawful under international law due to its permanence and the Israeli government’s de facto annexation policies, a UN-appointed Commission of Inquiry said in its first report, published on Thursday.
UN rights council to monitor violations in Russia
The UN Human Rights Council has agreed to monitor the rights situation in Russia, marking the first-ever resolution focused on violations inside the country.
Shireen Abu Akleh shooting: fatal shot came from Israeli forces, says UN
Israeli forces were behind the fatal shooting of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in the West Bank - not indiscriminate Palestinian firing - the UN human rights office, OHCHR, alleged on Friday.
Internet shutdowns impact human rights, economy, and day to day life
The dramatic real-life effects of shutdowns of the internet on people’s lives and human rights are vastly underestimated, the UN human rights office warns in a report released on Thursday.
Israel: UN rights chief calls for end to ‘culture of impunity’
Investigations must be held into the actions of the Israeli security forces, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet said on Saturday, calling for accountability and an end to impunity.
UN General Assembly votes to suspend Russia from Human Rights Council
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on Thursday calling for Russia to be suspended from the Human Rights Council.Â
