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Fighting in Myanmar continues despite ceasefire declared after earthquake

The military has carried out 14 attacks since the ceasefire was announced. The UN High Commissioner has called for a halt to military operations and assistance to those affected by the earthquake.

News of the World • April 7, 02:50 PM • 9236 views

The UN is concerned about the human rights situation and the deepening conflicts, in particular the war between Russia and Ukraine

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights expressed concern about the political course of a number of countries and the escalation of violence in the world. Particular attention was paid to the wars in Ukraine and other countries, women's rights in Afghanistan and Iran.

War • March 3, 11:47 AM • 36116 views

Violence in Haiti: about 150 people have already died

About 150 people have been killed in a new wave of violence between gangs and police in Haiti. The UN calls for an end to the violence, and Médecins Sans Frontières suspends its work after an attack on its staff.

News of the World • November 20, 10:29 PM • 16952 views

UN calls for an end to violence during protests in Bangladesh

The UN Human Rights Ombudsman has called on the Bangladeshi government to stop repressing peaceful protesters.

Society • August 4, 11:53 PM • 27855 views

Number of children killed in conflict triples in one year - UN

According to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, in 2023, the number of civilian casualties in conflicts jumped by 72%, and the number of children killed tripled.

War • June 18, 02:21 PM • 28860 views

UN expresses concern that the world community has "become indifferent" to the war in Ukraine

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights expresses concern about the growing indifference of the international community to the ongoing war in Ukraine, which has caused enormous suffering and casualties.

War • April 3, 10:41 AM • 21220 views

Israel uses starvation as a weapon in Gaza war - UN human rights envoy Volker Türk

UN Human Rights Representative Volker Türk accuses Israel of using hunger as a weapon of war in Gaza, citing statistical evidence of artificial famine in his report.

News of the World • March 28, 10:58 AM • 24915 views

New UN report documents russia's crimes in the temporarily occupied part of Ukraine

According to a UN report, russia is committing large-scale human rights violations in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. The UN has documented evidence of torture, executions, and suppression of Ukrainian identity committed by the russian military and security forces to strengthen control over the population.

Society • March 21, 09:16 AM • 22253 views

The UN has recorded more than 140 cases of executions of Ukrainian civilians by the Russian military

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, reported more than 140 cases of executions of civilians in Ukraine by Russian troops since February 2022.

War • December 19, 12:19 PM • 38688 views

TCR servicemen without combat experience will be sent to fighting units - General Staff

We have already lost the opportunity to purchase seeds from Ukrainian producers - expert

Electricity tariff will remain unchanged until the end of October - Shmyhal

Construction of the metro to Vynohradar: the developer responded whether the pipe breakthrough will affect the pace

World Football Day: victories and defeats of the Ukrainian national team in a year

The first hundred days of Trump's presidency: what they were remembered for and what to expect in the future

Behind the guise of science - the interests of a pharmaceutical giant: how the Academy of Legal Sciences covered up the pressure on the pharmacy business

Magnetic storms in May: dates and intensity of geomagnetic fluctuations

Serhiy Koretskyi elected Chairman of the Board of Naftogaz of Ukraine

Allergy season: what to pay attention to in May and how to relieve symptoms

Russian attack on Dnipropetrovsk region: 12-year-old girl killed, many wounded

Trump suggested that Putin could bring the situation to the point where US President takes Ukraine's side

In Donetsk region, the enemy struck 5 cities and villages in the morning, 5 dead in a day, a child among the wounded

Sumy region: 87 Russian strikes in 24 hours, man killed by direct hit from FPV drone

Kyiv residents will receive compensation for rent of housing damaged by the April 24 attack - KCSA

World Football Day: victories and defeats of the Ukrainian national team in a year

The first hundred days of Trump's presidency: what they were remembered for and what to expect in the future

Behind the guise of science - the interests of a pharmaceutical giant: how the Academy of Legal Sciences covered up the pressure on the pharmacy businessExclusive

Magnetic storms in May: dates and intensity of geomagnetic fluctuations

Does fighting corruption cost Ukraine more than corruption itself? Figures and cases from the NABU report

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