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Volker Türk

September 30, 2025

Madagascar’s president dissolves cabinet amid bloody protests over power, water scarcity

Mr Rajoelina said. “I heard the call, I felt the suffering, I understood the impact on daily life.”

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina
August 14, 2025

Burkina Faso: Blast hits near UN aid helicopter in Solle

A UN-chartered helicopter delivering food aid to the town of Solle in northwest Burkina Faso was caught in an explosion shortly after landing on Tuesday, injuring two people.

Explosion in Burkina Faso
August 7, 2025

Rwanda-backed rebels kill hundreds in DRC despite U.S.-sanctioned ceasefire

Most of the victims, including at least 48 women and 19 children, were local farmers camping in their fields during the planting season, according to OHCHR.

M23 fighters
July 17, 2025

Clubs, nations underpaying women in sports, says UN

Women are also underrepresented in the leadership of professional clubs and federations. Of the 31 federations, women chaired only three.

Female athletes used to illustrate this story
June 7, 2025

UN rights chief condemns U.S. sanctions on four ICC judges

Mr Turk said, “I am profoundly disturbed by the decision of the U.S. Government to sanction judges of the International Criminal Court.’’

International Criminal Court
May 27, 2025

Russian Invasion: UN calls for end to daily killings in Ukraine

UNICEF has expressed deep concern for the impact of the latest attacks on Ukrainian children.

Wounded Ukrainian kids
May 14, 2025

UN says U.S. deportations raise serious human rights concerns

OHCHR has received information from family members and lawyers regarding more than 100 Venezuelans believed to be held in CECOT.

Deportees
January 18, 2025

UN warns conflict in Sudan taking dangerous turn for civilians

Mr Türk warned in a statement on Friday amid reports that dozens were brutally killed in ethnically targeted attacks in Al Jazirah state in the southeast.

SUDAN CRISIS
January 8, 2025

5,600 people killed in Haiti gang violence in 2024: UN

To erase evidence, gang members mutilated and burnt most of the bodies while others were thrown into the sea.

Gang violence in Haiti