Prison breaks and renewed clashes raise alarm in northeast Syria

Secretary-General António Guterres is following the continuing violence “with great concern,” Deputy UN Spokesperson Farhan Haq said on Tuesday in New York.  The Secretary-General called for full respect for international law and the protection of civilians while also stressing the importance of securing detention facilities.  He urged the parties to continue dialogue, move forward in good faith, and work together to secure the implementation of all agreements.  Fearing […]

US deportations raise serious human rights concerns

US deportations raise serious human rights concerns

His Office, OHCHR, has received information that over 100 Venezuelan deportees are being detained at a notorious prison in El Salvador.  OHCHR said 142,000 people were deported from the US between 20 January and 29 April, according to official data. Harsh treatment in detention In particular, the fate and whereabouts of at least 245 Venezuelans […]

Sudan drone attacks raise fears for civilian safety and aid efforts

Sudan drone attacks raise fears for civilian safety and aid efforts

“These attacks appear to be the latest in a series of retaliatory military operations, conducted by the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces, targeting airports in each other’s areas of control,” UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq told reporters in New York on Monday. The fighting between troops of the military Government and former […]