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Iraq: Put torture prevention laws into practice, urges UN human rights chief – International People Search

August 3, 2021 chhaymam@chhaymam.com 0

Although laws in Iraq criminalize torture and set out procedural safeguards to prevent it, a new report released on Tuesday by the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) and UN Assistance Mission […]

General Assembly creates new Permanent Forum of People of African Descent – International People Search

August 2, 2021 chhaymam@chhaymam.com 0

Capping years of deliberations, the UN General Assembly on Monday established a new platform to improve the lives of Afro-descendants, who have for centuries suffered the ills […]

UN refugee agency reports 144 migrants dead or missing off Mauritanian coast July 21, 2026
The UN’s refugee agency (UNHCR) reports that 144 migrants attempting to reach Europe are dead or missing due to a series of “tragic maritime incidents” off the coast of Mauritania last week.
World News in Brief: Appeal for calm in Kashmir, women on the move, Ebola deaths mount, 12th anniversary of MH17 July 17, 2026
The UN human rights chief, Volker Türk, has appealed for calm in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir amid unrest ahead of regional elections.
More than 500 people feared dead in double Myanmar shipwreck tragedy July 16, 2026
There is growing concern for at least 500 people believed to have been aboard two boats that reportedly capsized off Myanmar’s coast in recent days.
People continue to stand by refugees, Gen Z shows most empathy July 14, 2026
Protection for refugees has been enshrined in international law for more than seven decades, but how much support is there today for those fleeing conflict and persecution?
World Refugee Day: UN calls for renewed commitment and solidarity June 19, 2026
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees has called on the international community to strengthen support for the nearly 42 million people worldwide who have fled their home countries to escape conflict, violence or persecution.