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The UN Human Rights Council has scheduled its next review for August 2026 of Rio de Janeiro's Operation Contenção—a deadly October 2025 police action in Complexo da Penha that killed over 120 people—and the city's broader public security policies. The decision cites rising police fatalities and alleged human rights violations, with UN experts maintaining deep concern.

1 februari 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Den svenska FN-toppen Joanna Rubinstein besökte Jeffrey Epsteins privata ö i Karibien år 2012 tillsammans med sin familj. Ett mejl från henne tackar Epstein för en 'underbar lunch' och en eftermiddag i 'paradiset'. Rubinstein betonar att det var första och enda gången hon träffade den dömde sexförbrytaren.

The Chinese government has expressed support for Indonesia to chair the UN Human Rights Council in 2026, following its selection as a candidate by the Asia-Pacific Group. This backing was voiced by a spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry in Beijing. Indonesia pledges to lead objectively and inclusively.

23 december 2025 Rapporterad av AI

At the UN Security Council meeting on Tuesday (23), Venezuelan ambassador Samuel Moncada accused the United States of imposing the 'largest extortion' on Venezuela through sanctions and military pressure in the Caribbean. Russia and China criticized the American 'cowboy attitude,' while Brazil advocated for dialogue without coercion and stated that the naval blockade violates the UN Charter.

Enligt en FN-rapport genomförde israeliska bosättare på Västbanken minst 264 attacker mot palestinier i oktober. Detta är den högsta nivån sedan registren började 2006. I genomsnitt förekom åtta sådana incidenter per dag.

24 oktober 2025 Rapporterad av AI

Cuba's ambassador to France, Otto Vaillant, denounced the US-imposed blockade on his country at an event in Paris. He highlighted the world's upcoming opportunity to condemn this policy once again. The statement emphasizes international solidarity with Cuba.