Torture, threats and arbitrary arrests: UN warns of ‘serious abuses’ against Afghans forced to return

This article is published in association with United Nations. Afghans returning to their country face “serious violations” of their human rights committed by the Taliban de facto authorities, according to a United Nations report published on Thursday amid mass deportation campaigns from Iran and Pakistan. These abuses include threats, cases of torture, mistreatment and arbitrary arrest […]

Torture ‘a common and acceptable practice’ in Ukraine war, UN investigators say

This article is published in association with United Nations. Russian authorities are using torture “with a sense of impunity” in the ongoing war in Ukraine, the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva heard on Monday.  In an oral update to members, Erik Møse, chair of the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, said it has documented new […]

Israel: Amid reports of torture inside jails, rights experts call for end to impunity

This article is published in association with United Nations. Reports of alleged torture and sexual violence in Israel’s Sde Teiman prison represent “the tip of the iceberg”, UN independent human rights experts warned on Monday, calling for swift action to end impunity surrounding reports of violations against Palestinian detainees. “Israel’s widespread and systemic abuse of Palestinians […]

Torture is unacceptable and unjustified ‘at all times’ underscore top UN officials

This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Torture in any form, is absolutely unacceptable and can never be justified, top United Nations officials said on Tuesday, urging great support for victims worldwide. In his message to mark the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that […]

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