Volker Türk

Scholars warn Iranian academia is being crushed by war and repression

Drones Are Leading Cause of Civilian Deaths in Sudan War, U.N. Says

Armed Drones Leading Cause of Civilian Deaths in Sudan War

Drones are the main cause of civilian deaths in Sudan's war, with 880 deaths attributed to them between January and April.

The UN warns Sudan's escalating drone war may enter a deadlier phase, killing civilians.

Three years into Sudan's devastating conflict between armed forces and the Rapid Support Forces, the U.N. warns 34 million people need aid and 4.5 million have fled, insisting military solutions cannot resolve the crisis requiring urgent political dialogue and funding.

UN agencies warn of aid shortages and human rights crises in Sudan, South Sudan, Burundi, and Serbia.

UN Commissioner: Israel's war in Gaza deadly trap for journalists; Lebanon the most dangerous country in 2026

Kordofan drone strikes: Sudan's pivotal new front line as truce remains elusive

Iran has executed at least 21 people since the war began two months ago.

Russia is facing a spring of discontent - and Putin is responding the only way he knows how

Sudan’s humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate, as drone strikes target civilians in Kordofan region

The UN calls to depoliticize the fight against disappearances in Mexico.

UN representative Volker Türk expressed solidarity with families of missing persons in Mexico.

President Claudia Sheinbaum will receive UN High Commissioner Volker Türk at Palacio Nacional on Wednesday.

UN official meets with Mexican victim organizations, who express concerns about ongoing impunity.

As attacks intensify in Kordofan, fighting once again threatens Sudan’s capital

Sudan’s Drone War Kills More Than 880 Civilians in Four Months, UN Says

UN warns Sudan war entering ‘deadlier phase’ as drone strikes kill hundreds, attacks spread across multiple regions

Drones are now the leading cause of civilian deaths in Sudan, with over 880 killed from January to April 2026.

UN Warns Sudan War Entering Deadlier Phase Over Drone Attacks

RSF killed 6,000 in 3 days during sack of Sudan's el-Fasher: UN

The UN warns of a worsening human rights crisis in Mali after deadly attacks.

Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi's health worsens in prison, prompting global aid alerts.

Sudan tops global humanitarian crisis watchlist for third year as devastating war grips the country

Israeli strikes pummel Lebanon, killing 250 in deadliest day of war

President Sheinbaum rejects claims that Mexico is not addressing the issue of disappeared persons.

Four years into Ukraine war, Russia faces domestic discontent; Putin's regime intensifies repression through political arrests, media raids, and LGBTQ crackdowns while reviving Soviet-era symbols and restricting free expression.

The Mexican government acknowledged challenges and reaffirmed its commitment to address disappearances during a UN official's visit.

Mexico and the UN agree to collaborate on human rights promotion.

México reinforced its human rights defense in a meeting with the UN High Commissioner.

México refrenda cooperación con la ONU en derechos humanos y protección de libertades.

Myanmar releases 4,000 prisoners, including former president Win Myint, as part of a New Year amnesty.

Sudan crisis: Türk condemns extrajudicial killings in Khartoum

Sudan: UN Warns Sudan War Entering 'Deadlier Phase' As Drone Strikes Kill Hundreds, Attacks Spread Across Multiple Regions

UN Warns Sudan Conflict Entering 'Deadlier Phase' as Drone Warfare Drives Surge in Civilian Deaths

The UN warns that Sudan's increasing use of armed drones is causing a humanitarian catastrophe.

The UN recognizes Mexico's disappearances as a grave and painful human rights challenge.

The Secretaría de Gobernación starts meetings with collectives to follow up on the disappearance reform approved last year.

Sudan's three-year war has severely impacted millions, with torture, rape, and displacement reported, amid a growing humanitarian crisis.

Gaza is the most hazardous place for journalists, with 295 verified deaths in Israeli strikes, according to the UN.

Uyghur communities need cross-border protection from China's ongoing atrocities and repression.

At least 254 killed after Israel hits Lebanon with massive wave of airstrikes

Over 1,000 Were Killed in Attack on Famine-Stricken Camp in Sudan, U.N. Says

Ceasefire Day 18: Hopes Fade after U.S.-Iran Talks Scrapped

President Claudia Sheinbaum prioritizes attention to victims of disappearances, echoing UN High Commissioner Volker Türk's stance.

JOHNSTON: Humanitarian crisis in Sudan is the world’s worst

Volker Türk advocates for a global human rights alliance to counter erosion of rights worldwide.

Sudan's three-year war has severely impacted millions, with severe human rights violations reported.

Gaza: UN agencies warn of escalating attacks, mass displacement and famine