United Nations Human Rights Council
Coverage of United Nations Human Rights Council in the Nexus archive.
- UN human rights chief sounds ‘red alert’ over violence around Sudan’s el-Obeid city
The UN human rights chief warned of potential atrocity crimes in Sudan's el-Obeid city, urging global leaders to address escalating violence between the army and paramilitary forces. Civilians face severe humanitarian crises, including sieges and infrastructure attacks, as the four-year conflict has caused widespread displacement and famine.
- Sudan: UN Human Rights Council Convenes Urgent Debate On El Obeid
The UN Human Rights Council will hold an urgent debate on July 3, 2026, to address the human rights situation in El Obeid, North Kordofan, Sudan. The debate follows an official request by a core group of countries including Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, and the United Kingdom.
- Sudan: Urgently Address the Situation in and Around El Obeid, Take Bold Steps Towards Atrocity Prevention and Accountability
A joint letter from Human Rights Watch and civil society urges the United Nations Human Rights Council to urgently address the situation in and around El Obeid, Sudan, emphasizing the need for atrocity prevention and accountability.
- Ex-wife of Dubai ruler's nephew arrested in custody dispute
Zeynab Javadli, ex-wife of Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, was arrested by UAE prosecutors over allegations of abducting their three children during a court-approved visitation. Sheikh Saeed's lawyer claims custody was awarded to him in 2022, while Javadli's lawyer asserts the children lived with her and questions the delayed arrest.