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UN human rights chief calls for lifting Western sanctions on Syria as country rebuilds after Assad
The United Nations human rights chief has called for the lifting of Western sanctions imposed on Syria over its yearslong civil war, now that former leader Bashar Assad has been ousted and sent into exile.
Türk arrives in Syria to become 1st UN rights chief to visit country
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk made history on Tuesday by becoming the first U.N. rights chief to visit Syria, arriving
UN High Commissioner For Human Rights Volker Türk Statement At The End Of His Mission To Syria
During the visit, I met the leader of the caretaker authorities, Ahmad Al-Sharaa. He acknowledged and assured me of the importance of respect for human rights for all Syrians, and all different components of Syrian society, as well as the pursuit of healing, trust building and social cohesion, and the reform of institutions.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk visits Damascus’ Sednaya prison
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has visited the notorious Sednaya prison outside Damascus.
U.N. rights chief: Atrocities committed in Syria beyond belief
U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said the extent of atrocities committed in Syria is hard to believe and said transitional justice is "crucial" after the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar Assad.
UN Rights Chief Urges Reconciliation Process in First Syria Visit
U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk called on Wednesday for a Syrian national reconciliation process to ensure justice for crimes committed over the past five decades of iron-fisted rule by the Assad family.
UN rights chief calls for sanctions relief during first Syria visit
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, called for sanctions on Syria to be 'reconsidered' on Wednesday (January 15) during his first ever visit to the country. Could AI-assisted program help badminton players with training?
UN’s Volker Turk meets with Syria’s al-Sharaa, visits Sednaya prison
Volker Turk has become the first UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to visit Syria, where he met with the country’s de facto leader.
UN Rights Chief Arrives in Syria for First Ever Visit
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk arrived in Syria's capital, Damascus, on Tuesday for the first ever visit of the global body's rights chief to the country. Turk, an Austrian lawyer,
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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk visits Damascus UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk visits Damascus and hold a news conference on the first ever visit of the global body's rights chief to the country.
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The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk highlighted the critical role of human rights defenders in today's ...
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Call to Lift Sanctions on Post-Assad Syria
Volker Türk, the United Nations human rights chief, urges the lifting of Western sanctions on Syria following Bashar Assad's ousting. Türk emphasizes the importance of transitional justice and human ...
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UN questions online hate as Meta ditches fact-checking
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, expressed his views on moderating hate speech on social ...
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Meta's fact-check halt ignites UN and EU scrutiny
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, expressed his views on moderating hate speech on social ...
Record gang violence in Haiti leaves at least 5,600 dead as Biden admin faces scathing criticism for not having ‘clear strategy’
Gangs in Haiti killed at least 5,600 people last year, according to a new United Nations report. The report from the Office of the United Nations Commissioner for Human Rights said an additional 3,700 ...
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United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk expressed his “deep concern” for the large number of arbitrary detentions registered in Venezuela since the July 28 elections ...
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High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said attacks 'undermine the legitimacy' and work of the United Nations and its agencies. UNRWA is experiencing a crisis due to halted funding and ...