Belarus January 23, 2024 Belarus arrests at least 64 in Lukashenko regime's latest anti-dissident crackdown At least 64 people were arrested Tuesday by Belarusian authorities on charges commonly used to persecute dissidents, the Viasna center reported.
Europe January 23, 2024 Human rights court condemns Greece for IDing HIV-positive sex workers in 2012 crackdown The European Court of Human Rights ruled Tuesday that Greece had violated the privacy of women it identified in 2012 as HIV-positive prostitutes.
China January 23, 2024 China faces scrutiny over minority rights as UN body reviews record Western countries have urged Beijing to do more to allow freedom of expression, protect the rights of ethnic minorities and repeal the security law in Hong Kong.
Israel January 23, 2024 Israel rejects UN, aid agencies criticism that Gaza is on brink of starvation: 'no shortage of food' Israel has faced recent criticism from the U.N. and aid agencies that it needs to do more to get humanitarian assistance into Gaza. IDF says there are no threats of infectious diseases or starvation.
Asia January 22, 2024 Former Malaysian leader dismisses graft probe into his son as political hit Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has castigated a graft probe into his associates, including his eldest son, Mirzan, as politically motivated.
Health January 20, 2024 WHO director calls for world pandemic treaty to prepare for Disease X The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has called on countries to sign the health organization’s pandemic treaty so the world can prepare for a placeholder virus called “Disease X."
Iran January 19, 2024 Biden's Iran nuclear containment policy failing as UN warns regime has enough material for 'several' warheads The International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi has repeatedly complained about Iran's lack of transparency over the past year and the difficulty trying to obtain compliance.
South Korea January 19, 2024 South Korea urges UN council to break silence on North Korea's escalating missile threats South Korea urged the U.N. Security Council to address North Korea's escalating missile tests and threats during an emergency closed meeting on Thursday.
Asia January 19, 2024 Sri Lanka drug crackdown leads to more than 40,000 arrests, drawing criticism from UN Sri Lankan authorities have conducted a crackdown on drugs, resulting in the arrest of over 40,000 people. The operation has drawn criticism from the United Nations.
North Korea January 18, 2024 UN Security Council meeting on North Korea and non-proliferation following missiles, treaty withdrawals The United Nations Security Council is meeting Thursday to address "non-proliferation" and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, according to an updated schedule.
