A UN-mandated fact-finding mission has called on Iran to end violent crackdowns on protests, restore internet access, and respect human rights, amid reports of deaths, arrests, and brutal force used against protesters, especially in ethnic minority regions, following nationwide demonstrations triggered by economic collapse and previous protests.
The UN reports a significant decline in Afghanistan's opium cultivation following the Taliban's 2022 ban, with a 20% reduction in land area and a 32% drop in opium production, though farmers face economic hardships and some continue illicit cultivation. Meanwhile, synthetic drug trafficking has increased.
A UN report reveals that financial aid from wealthy nations to help poorer countries adapt to climate change is declining, with 2023 aid dropping 7% and unlikely to meet the $40 billion annual pledge by 2025, highlighting a setback in global climate efforts.
The US government has pledged to oppose any efforts to ban Israel from the 2026 World Cup amid international controversy over a UN report accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza, prompting discussions of sports sanctions and potential suspension by UEFA, with political protests and debates about the role of sports in political conflicts.
The UN report details widespread torture and inhumane treatment of Ukrainian civilians held by Russian forces in occupied territories, including physical and psychological abuse, with over 92% of released detainees reporting torture, highlighting severe violations of international humanitarian law.
A UN report reveals $2.2 billion in systemic corruption by South Sudan's ruling elite, linked to unfulfilled infrastructure projects and a collapsing economy heavily dependent on oil exports, amidst ongoing civil conflict and regional instability.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan described the situation in Gaza as a genocide, citing a UN report and images of suffering, amidst ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis.
Israeli military intensifies attacks on Gaza City, causing mass displacement of Palestinians amid widespread destruction and international condemnation, including a UN report labeling the actions as genocide.
The UN has accused South Sudanese authorities of systematic looting of billions of dollars from public funds since 2011, exacerbating the country's deepening food crisis and political instability, with allegations of corruption linked to government programs and officials, despite government denials.
A UN report accuses South Sudan's leaders of systematic looting, including $2.2 billion paid to companies linked to Vice President Bol Mel for incomplete road projects, amidst widespread poverty and conflict. The government denies the allegations, claiming data inaccuracies, but the report highlights corruption as a key factor in the country's ongoing humanitarian and economic crises.
A UN independent inquiry accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza through acts like killing, causing harm, inflicting inhumane conditions, and preventing births, prompting calls for international action, while Israel dismisses the report as biased.
Israel has launched a ground invasion into Gaza City amid escalating violence, with the UN concluding that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians. The conflict has resulted in significant civilian casualties, displacement, and international condemnation, while Israel maintains it is acting in self-defense. The situation remains highly volatile with ongoing military operations and global diplomatic tensions.
A UN commission of inquiry has accused Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, citing acts such as killing, causing harm, and destroying essential infrastructure, with evidence suggesting genocidal intent. Israel denies the allegations, asserting its actions target Hamas and comply with international law, while the international community debates the legal and moral implications of the conflict.
A U.N. report reveals North Korea has increased executions of citizens for watching foreign films and TV, with laws imposing the death penalty for sharing international content, amid strict government control and propaganda, leading to severe repression and suffering for its population.
A UN report reveals North Korea is increasing executions, especially for watching or sharing foreign films, and is intensifying forced labor, targeting orphans and poor families, with residents subjected to extreme propaganda and repression, marking a 'lost decade' of human rights under Kim Jong-un's regime.