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Israel must ensure safety and liberty of Flotilla activists after another interception in international waters: UN expert

Oct 8, 2025 | News, Statements, Top-line

8 October 2025, GENEVA – Israel must guarantee the safety and human rights of all individuals aboard the Conscience and other vessels of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition intercepted this morning, a UN expert said today. “This attack against unarmed civilians on the high...

US sanctions on ICC officials undermine independence of tribunal and justice for victims: UN experts

Aug 22, 2025 | News, Statements, Top-line

22 August 2025, GENEVA – A new round of United States sanctions against two judges and two deputy prosecutors of the International Criminal Court (ICC) are a direct assault against the independence of the tribunal and a devastating blow to victims worldwide, UN...

UN experts urge United Kingdom not to misuse terrorism laws against protest group Palestine Action

Jul 1, 2025 | News, Statements, Uncategorized

1 July 2025, GENEVA – UN experts* today urged the United Kingdom not to ban the “direct action” group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation under the Terrorism Act 2000. “We are concerned at the unjustified labelling of a political protest movement as...

UN experts condemn Israeli attack on Iran and urge end to hostilities

Jun 20, 2025 | News, Statements

20 June 2025, GENEVA – GENEVA  – UN experts* today unequivocally condemned recent Israeli military attacks against Iran, which have targeted nuclear facilities, energy and military infrastructure, as well as residential and media buildings across multiple locations....

UN experts urge Pakistan to address human rights violations in Balochistan

Apr 29, 2025 | News, Statements, Top-line

29 April 2025 – GENEVA – UN human rights experts* today expressed serious concern over the excessive and harmful impacts of Pakistan’s counter-terrorism measures in Balochistan and called for full respect for international law. “We acknowledge the serious threat posed...
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