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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.

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Swedish UN official Joanna Rubinstein visited Jeffrey Epstein's private island in the Caribbean in 2012 with her family. An email from her thanks Epstein for a 'wonderful lunch' and an afternoon in 'paradise'. Rubinstein stresses it was the first and only time she met the convicted sex offender.

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.

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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.

According to a United Nations report, Israeli settlers in the West Bank carried out at least 264 attacks against Palestinians in October. This marks the highest level since records began in 2006. On average, there were eight such incidents per day.

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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.