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Algeria: UN experts demand release of arbitrarily detained journalist Hassan Bouras

10 July 2026, GENEVA – UN experts* today expressed deep concern over the detention of Algerian journalist and human rights defender Hassan Bouras, who faces serious risks after several weeks on hunger strike in detention. “We are deeply concerned by the ongoing...

Kuwait: Prosecution of journalist signals troubling crackdown on expression, warn UN experts

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10 June 2026, GENEVA – UN experts* today expressed serious concern about the arbitrary arrest, detention, and prosecution in Kuwait of Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, in apparent retaliation for his legitimate work as a journalist. Shihab-Eldin is an internationally respected...

Philippines: UN experts decry Frenchie Cumpio and Marielle Domequil’s condemnation, call for their provisional release

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5 March 2026, GENEVA – The conviction of journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and human rights defender Marielle Domequil in the Philippines on charges of financing terrorism is deeply troubling, UN experts* said today. “Frenchie and Marielle have suffered six years of...

‘ICC arrest warrants can help save lives, must be respected and complied with’: UN experts

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26 November 2024, GENEVA – UN human rights’ experts today urged full compliance with the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) arrest warrants issued against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and against Hamas...

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...

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