Law and Crime Prevention
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Guterres welcomes creation of transitional council in Haiti to choose new leaders
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the establishment of a transitional council in Haiti tasked with choosing new political leadership…
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Gaza: World court issues fresh measures for Israel as crisis deepens
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday issued new provisional measures for Israel as the humanitarian situation in bombarded…
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Hong Kong: Rushed adoption of new security law a ‘regressive step’ – UN rights chief
The accelerated adoption of a national security bill in Hong Kong represents “a regressive step” for human rights there, the…
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UN chief calls for people-centered approach to combat drug stigma
The UN Secretary-General on Thursday called for “putting people first” by ending the stigma and discrimination around those who use…
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Drugs online: UN-backed body offers solutions to counter narcotics surge
Drug dealers have continued to use cutting-edge digital technology, social media platforms and disinformation to sell their illegal produce, fuelling…
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Afghanistan: UN appalled at revival of public floggings, executions
A revival of Taliban-ordered public executions by gunfire taking place in sports stadiums in several cities in Afghanistan “must cease…
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Dozens address UN world court hearings on Israeli practices
“Here are the choices: ethnic cleansing, apartheid or genocide,” said Palestine’s foreign minister at the opening of public hearings at…
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After Navalny death, independent expert on rights in Russia asks ‘who is next?’
Reports from Russian authorities on Friday that imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died are absolutely shocking, said Mariana Katzarova, the…
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Russia: UN human rights office ‘appalled’ at death of Navalny in prison
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) on Friday said it was “appalled” over the death announced by Russian authorities of…
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World confronts an ‘ugly and inescapable truth’ in Darfur, says ICC Prosecutor
The international community’s failure to execute warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) and subsequent lack of accountability are…
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