Long jail sentences handed to two Just Stop Oil climate campaigners could stifle protest, the United Nations has warned the UK government. The protestors caused traffic gridlock after scaling the Dartford Crossing Bridge for almost 40 hours […]
An investigation into possible war crimes in Ukraine has been launched, after Russia was accused of bombing civilians. The International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor said evidence was being collected on alleged war crimes, crimes […]
Julian Assange has suffered “prolonged exposure to psychological torture”, the UN’s torture expert has said. Nils Melzer urged Britain not to extradite the WikiLeaks founder, warning that his human rights would be violated and that […]
The US has pulled out of the United Nations Human Rights Council, calling it a “cesspool of political bias”. Nikki Haley, the US envoy to the UN, said it was a “hypocritical” body that “makes […]
Syrian pro-government forces have been entering homes in eastern Aleppo and killing those inside, including women and children, the UN says. The UN’s human rights office said it had reliable evidence that in four areas […]
UK After an eight month investigation the United Nations announced that the Conservatives’ austerity policies breach international human rights obligations. Since the 2010 cuts they have had “a disproportionate adverse impact” on the most marginalised […]
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