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Israel: Ban on 37 aid groups makes life unbearable for genocide survivors in Palestine, say UN experts

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GENEVA – Israel’s suspension of dozens of associations in the occupied Palestinian territory is a flagrant violation of the law, UN experts* said today. “By blocking aid, Israel is worsening life-threatening conditions, and heightens potential criminal responsibility...

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

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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

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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

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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

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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....
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