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February 26, 2026 11:04 PM

UN rights chief says Taliban decree expands executions, deepens repression

A new decree from Afghanistan's Taliban government is set to further crush rights and freedoms in the war-torn nation, especially for women, UN human rights chief Volker Turk said on Thursday. The Taliban has restricted women's movements and barred girls from education beyond primary school since coming to power in 2021, via a series of morality laws that also limit expression and employment. Turk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, said a decree signed by Taliban supreme l...

February 24, 2026 9:46 PM

States condemn Russian violations at UN meeting on Ukraine

Dozens of mostly Western states rallied behind Ukraine and condemned Russian aggression on Tuesday in a U.N. meeting in Geneva on the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged allies from Kyiv to maintain their support as divisions among European partners over a fresh package of sanctions against Moscow overshadowed commemorations of the start of the conflict. "What Russia has done and is doing in Ukraine right now is violating every principle in the book," E...

October 15, 2025 11:05 AM

India elected unopposed to UN Human Rights Council for seventh time

India has been elected unopposed to the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) for the seventh time, securing a three-year term starting next year. In a post on X, Permanent Representative P. Harish said the election “reflects India’s unwavering commitment to human rights and fundamental freedoms.” He added that India looks forward to serving this objective during its tenure. In its nomination, India said the candidature “reflects our dedication to advancing the principles of human ...

March 4, 2025 10:18 AM

India slams UN human rights for unfounded and baseless comment on Kashmir and Manipur

At the 58th regular session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Arindam Bagchi, delivered a pointed critique of the High Commissioner’s global update, calling for a “genuine update” on the situation in India. Bagchi’s statement was in response to unfounded remarks made about India, particularly in relation to Jammu and Kashmir. “Mr. Vice President, allow me today to share some reflections about the High Commissioner's global...