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Africa March 4, 2024

US sanctions Zimbabwe president for alleged human rights abuses

The U.S. sanctioned Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday, alongside his wife and other officials for alleged corruption and human rights abuses.

Europe March 4, 2024

UN human rights chief calls for end to 'repression' of independent voices in Russia

The U.N. human rights chief on Monday urged for an end to the suppression of independent voices in Russia and voiced concerns about the persecution of Alexei Navalny.

SENATE March 4, 2024

Cruz targets UNRWA, introduces bill allowing international organizations to be held accountable in US courts

Sen. Cruz will introduce a bill to clarify that international organizations like UNRWA are not immune from the jurisdiction of U.S. courts in certain terrorism-related cases.

Julian Assange March 3, 2024

UN expert on freedom of expression urges end to Julian Assange’s prosecution over press freedom concerns

A United Nations expert on freedom of expression called on the U.S. government to drop the charges against Julian Assange, citing concerns about press freedom.

Europe March 1, 2024

EU pledges $54M to Gaza aid agency after it agrees to staffing audit over alleged extremist ties

The European Union on Friday pledged $54 million to the UNRWA agency, the main provider of aid to Gaza, after it agreed to an audit of its staff screening practices.

Israel March 1, 2024

McCaul demands UNRWA chief testify before Congress over alleged ties to Hamas

The House Foreign Affairs Committee is probing allegations of UNRWA officials having ties to Hamas, and is now calling for the agency's chief to come testify publicly.

Central America February 29, 2024

Ortega-led Nicaraguan government accused of abuses 'tantamount to crimes against humanity'

A U.N.-backed panel on Thursday accused the Nicaraguan government, led by Socialist President Daniel Ortega, of human rights abuses “tantamount to crimes against humanity."

Africa February 29, 2024

Ghana's LGBTQ crackdown draws ire of UN, international rights groups

A bill criminalizing virtually all LGBTQ behavior has passed the Ghanaian parliament, drawing sharp criticism from international organizations and rights groups.

UNITED NATIONS February 29, 2024

UN delegates table proposal to 'reflect sun's rays back into space' as opponents cite health risks

The United Nations Environment Assembly decided not to add more research into solar radiation modification that sends the sun's rays back into space to combat climate change.

Africa February 28, 2024

Bill criminalizing LGBTQ community advances in Ghana

The Ghanaian Parliament on Wednesday passed a bill criminalizing the LGBTQ community and its supporters, drawing the ire of activists in the comparatively liberal African nation.