Gambia Abuses Human Rights by Detaining Journalists: UN
The United Nations (UN) human rights agency said Tuesday it is concerned that two weeks after their detention, two Gambian journalists continue to be held incommunicado, with no access to…
New Legislation May Derail Israeli–Palestinian Peace Process
A new piece of Israeli legislation would enable the confiscation of privately owned Palestinian land and if passed, would deal yet another severe blow to hopes of lasting peace in…
Attack on Democracy Continues in Turkey After Coup Attempt
When elected politicians try to subvert the democratic principles, coups are carried out by disciplined soldiers to bring democracy back on track. ~ Rakesh Raman The United Nations Special Rapporteur…
UN Seeks Islamic Cooperation to Resolve Conflicts
Citing more than 20 years of collaboration between the United Nations (UN) and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), a senior UN political official urged Thursday greater efforts by the…
Pakistan Urges UN to Help Stop Ceasefire Violations by India
Pakistan Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif has expressed concerns over the deteriorating situation at the Line of Control (LoC) between India and Pakistan. Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign…
Native Americans Facing Excessive Force in North Dakota: UN
A United Nations (UN) human rights expert has accused US security forces of using excessive force against protesters trying to stop an oil pipeline project which runs through land sacred…