The United Nations (UN) has strongly condemned what it described as “unrelenting” killings of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, warning that civilians continue to face daily danger despite a fragile ceasefire. Read More: Pakistan demands accountability amid record deaths of UN personnel UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said at least 32 Palestinians were killed by Israeli […]
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UN warns Pakistan: Constitutional changes threaten judiciary
ISLAMABAD: The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, expressed serious concerns over Pakistan’s recent constitutional amendments. He warned they undermine judicial independence and accountability. Türk said the changes could threaten democracy and the rule of law in Pakistan. Türk criticized the process, saying the amendments were adopted without wide consultation with legal experts […]
UN Chief welcomes Trump’s Gaza peace plan as key to ending war
The United Nations human rights chief, Volker Türk, welcomed President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan on Saturday. He called it a “vital opportunity” to end the long-running war in Gaza. Türk urged all sides to act in good faith and support a lasting ceasefire. He said the plan could stop the bloodshed once and for […]
UN Exposes Firms Profiting from Israeli Settlements
The United Nations has released a damning report naming more than 150 companies, including major global brands such as Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia, and TripAdvisor, for profiting from Israel’s illegal settlement enterprise in the occupied West Bank. The UN human rights office on Friday updated its database, now listing 158 firms operating inside settlements deemed unlawful […]