UN Reports
What did the UN rights report reveal about killings during Bangladesh's July uprising?
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) estimated that approximately 1,400 people were killed over a 45-day period, with the vast majority shot by Bangladeshi security forces. UN Rights Chief Volker Turk stated there were reasonable grounds to believe the previous government led by Sheikh Hasina was not only aware of these killings but was actually involved in them. The report directly implicates the former government in these mass killings, providing a basis for the BNP's calls for Hasina's extradition from India to face prosecution.
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WION
01:05 - 01:29
What is happening in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo with the M23 rebels?
The M23 armed group, reportedly backed by Rwanda, has captured Bukavu's main airport and is advancing toward the city itself, which is the capital of South Kivu province. This offensive has forced hundreds of thousands of people from their homes and created a humanitarian crisis that the UN and European countries warn could spark a wider regional conflict. Amid the escalating violence, the United Nations World Food Program reports that nearly 7,000 tons of food have been looted from a warehouse, further exacerbating the humanitarian situation. The UN has documented human rights violations including looting and summary executions as the security situation continues to deteriorate.
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WION
02:39 - 03:08
What human rights violations has the UN reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo?
The United Nations has reported that the Rwandan-backed M23 armed group has committed summary executions of children in Bukavu, located in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The UN Rights Office issued a warning that the situation in Eastern DRC is deteriorating sharply, leading to serious human rights violations and abuses throughout the region. This represents a significant humanitarian crisis, with the M23 group's actions contributing to regional instability and raising international concerns about escalating violence and potential broader conflict.
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00:00 - 00:23
What are the key issues in the Gaza ceasefire negotiations taking place in Cairo?
Israeli negotiators are in Cairo discussing the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, but significant challenges remain. Israel is still blocking the entry of critical humanitarian supplies that were promised under the deal, specifically mobile shelters and heavy equipment needed in the Strip. These resources are essential for the devastated population, where over 70% of buildings are destroyed and children lack basic necessities like shelter and clean water. This obstruction of aid delivery represents a major obstacle in fulfilling the terms agreed upon in the ceasefire deal and addressing the humanitarian crisis.
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Al Jazeera English
00:01 - 00:15
What is happening in the northern occupied West Bank as a result of the Israeli assault?
Nourishams camp in Tulkaram has become the latest target in the fourth week of the Israeli assault on the northern occupied West Bank. According to the UN, the destruction has been so severe that camps are being rendered uninhabitable, forcing thousands of residents to flee their homes. The humanitarian situation is deteriorating as these displaced people search for shelter, with many families - including elderly and disabled individuals - being forcibly removed from their homes. This ongoing assault is creating a cycle of displacement that affects multiple generations in the region.
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Al Jazeera English
00:10 - 00:26