In total, the UN Human Rights Office has confirmed that at least 481 civilians have been killed in North Darfur since 10 April, although the actual number is likely much higher. This figure includes ...

GENEVA (24 April 2025) – The recent harsh and lengthy prison sentences against 37 individuals in Tunisia in the “conspiracy case” are a setback to justice and rule of law, UN Human Rights Chief Volker ...

And former BBC journalist Laura Trevelyan said she learned after records of Britain’s Slave Compensation Commission were put ...

The great-great-grandson of 19th-century British prime minister William Gladstone said he was horrified to learn seven years ...

The Bangladesh Army has responded to recent remarks made by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, clarifying that it was not directly contacted regarding the concerns he raised in an ...

U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk told the forum that an estimated 25 million to 30 million Africans were uprooted for the purpose of slavery. Few nations have apologized for their role in ...

In a statement Volker Türk called for a full investigation into the allegations. He expressed his concern over the "credible reports of numerous incidents of summary executions of civilians in ...

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Friday condemned the inaction of both the international community and the warring parties, as the conflict on civilians in Sudan continues into its ...