us quits un human rights council - October 16, 2026

Scale of Killing in Lebanon 'Horrific': UN Rights Chief

The scale of the killing in Israeli strikes on Lebanon Wednesday is "horrific", the UN rights chief said, urging the international community to help end the unfolding "nightmare". At least 112

Seven Bills Passed in Parliament

Seven bills were passed unanimously by voice vote in the National Parliament on Monday (April 6). The passed legislation includes: Representation of the People Order, Election Commission Secretariat (Amendment) Bill, Electoral

UN Demands Transparent Probe into Deadly Iranian School Bombing

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has called for a swift investigation into a devastating bombing at a girls' school in Minab, southern Iran. According to local authorities,

Iran War Puts South Asia's Gulf Remittances at Risk

Millions of South Asian workers in the Middle East provide a vital economic boost by sending money home. Economists warn these flows would be at risk if a protracted conflict

Forced Disappearances Halted, Mass Arrests and Bail Denials Persist: HRW

While the environment of intimidation and repression—marked by forced disappearances during Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule—has partially subsided, Bangladesh’s interim government is struggling with a rise in mob violence, mass arrests,

'Global Human Rights System is in Peril,' Says HRW

The year 2025 may come to be seen as a "tipping point" when democratic institutions were severely damaged and human rights suffered as a result, according to Human Rights Watch

Govt Promulgates Ordinance Giving Indemnity to July Uprising Activists

The government has issued the 'July Mass Uprising Protection and Liability Determination Ordinance 2026' which is effective from July 1, 2024. The ordinance is aiming to legally protect and remove cases

France Rules Out Military Intervention in Iran

France has clarified that military intervention in Iran is not a priority, despite the heavy loss of life during the suppression of recent protests. French Armed Forces Minister Alice Rufo

HRW Report: / Violence Against Women and Minorities Rising in Bangladesh Ahead of Elections

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has raised alarms over an increase in violence targeting women, children, and religious minorities in Bangladesh as the country prepares for the 13th National Parliamentary Elections

Death Toll Surpasses 500 as Protests Roil Iran

Protests in Iran, sparked by soaring commodity prices, have escalated into a bloody mass uprising. Human rights organization HRANA reports that the death toll has surpassed 500 following two weeks

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