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Masud Bin Momen, the ambassador of Bangladesh to the United Nations, has discussed the plight of Rohingya Muslims who have been fleeing violence and...

“My short visit only confirmed my conviction and fear that the invasion would spell disaster for Iraqis. Removing Saddam was just a byproduct of another...

As UNESCO Says Its Only Wish for 2019 is World Peace, US and Israel Officially Ditch UN Body.

The report also explores how unilateral sanctions and overcompliance extend beyond the targeted states, affecting global supply chains, neighboring...

On a regular basis the ODVV reviews and monitors the programmes and adoptions of the Human Rights Council and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. The...

In addition to violation of international law, UCMs were also designed to deprive people from all human rights including the right to life and the right to...

Unilatera coercive measures may result in social problems and raise humanitarian concerns in the States targeted.

In addition to violation of international law, UCMs were also designed to deprive people from all human rights including the right to life and the right to...

The term “unilateral coercive measures” usually refers to economic measures taken by one State to compel a change in the policy of another State.

It is not difficult to nonviolently defend a targeted population against genocide. Vitally, however, it requires a leadership that can develop a sound...

Governmental corruption in Bahrain is left unchecked, and lack of political will is one of the important problem in boosting effective prevention of...

On 20 June 2023 a number of UN special rapporteurs released a statement calling on the United Kingdom to take immediate action to suspend the application of...

Through Guantanamo, the US government disregards international law and has abused the rights of individuals who are still in detention there.

Israel’s attacks on Lebanon are part of a long history of tension, marked by repeated violations of international law and human rights by Israel, Since 7...

The U.S. government may be considering military action in response to chemical strikes near Damascus. But a generation ago, America’s military and...

Fifteen months of continuous bombardment of residential areas, schools, and hospitals by the Israeli military in the Gaza Strip have resulted in the deaths...

The arrest, detention and imprisonment of individuals for the exercise of their fundamental human rights is in violation of Bahrain’s obligations under the...

After lengthy delays, the United Nations finally published a database of businesses that have been profiting from Israel’s illegal settlement activity in the...

Countless underage girls around the world are being forced to work long, punishing hours. They’re cooking, cleaning, and caring for young children. They’re...

Adoption of Security Council resolution 2334, despite the long history of some governments’ support for Israel’s crimes at the international level,...