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UN experts urge States to act as Israeli violations threaten fragile Gaza ceasefire

24 November 2025, GENEVA – Israel’s continuing violations of the ceasefire in Gaza are threatening the fragile truce, UN experts* warned today, urging all States to ensure attacks against civilians cease immediately and unhindered delivery of aid, including medical...

WATCH: Presentation of Gaza Report to UN General Assembly, Third Committee

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Statement by Irene Khan, Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression Third Committee of the General Assembly 17 October 2024 Excellencies, distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen, I would like to begin by...

REPORT: Global threats to freedom of expression arising from the conflict in Gaza

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In the present report, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression examines the impact of the conflict in Gaza on freedom of expression globally. She highlights attacks on journalists and media restrictions,...

UN experts urge Israel to stop attacks and harassment against journalists in occupied West Bank

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12 September 2024, GENEVA – UN experts* today condemned incidents of violence, harassment, intimidation and obstruction of journalists in the occupied West Bank, which have recently escalated under Israel’s sudden military offensive launched on 27 August. “We strongly...