united nations security council

February 12, 2018

UN chief calls for urgent action in Syria

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an immediate and unconditional de-escalation of violence in Syria as civilians in the war-torn country suffer through one of the most violent periods in nearly seven years of conflict.
September 22, 2017

UN Iraq resolution 'missed opportunity for comprehensive justice'

A United Nations Security Council resolution allows for the investigation of crimes committed by ISIS in Iraq, but fails to include within its mandate abuses by anti-ISIS forces.
October 13, 2015

WCC calls for an end to foreign military interventions in Syria

In an official statement issued on 12 October, the World Council of Churches has expressed grave concern over the dramatic escalation of the conflict in Syria.
February 25, 2015

Amnesty International publishes Global Report on human rights

Amnesty International has published its flagship report ‘State of the world’s human rights 2014 / 2015’.

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