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Sudan: UN Human Rights Chief appalled by widespread extrajudicial killings in Khartoum

Stories & Blogs OHCHR (Press Release )

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Thursday said he was appalled by reports of widespread extrajudicial killings of civilians in Khartoum following its recapture by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) on 26 March.

High Commissioner launches appeal for 2025: "Human rights must be one of the top priorities across the globe"

Stories & Blogs OHCHR (Statement )

During conflicts and in peacetime; in developing countries but also advanced economies; from historic grievances to emerging risks – we are holding the line for humanity.

Sudan: Escalating violence in Al-Jazirah

Stories & Blogs OHCHR (Press Briefing )

High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk is extremely concerned by the escalating hostilities and violence in Sudan’s Al-Jazirah State.

Türk welcomes deal to return Chagos islands to Mauritius, says pending treaty should ensure human rights

Stories & Blogs OHCHR (Press Release )

“The political agreement to return sovereignty of the Chagos islands to Mauritius is a historic step in decolonization and realizing the right to self-determination guaranteed in international human rights law,” said Türk.