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Crimes against humanity likely committed in Nicaragua, says independent rights probe

Crimes against humanity in Nicaragua that have held the population there “hostage”, have likely been committed by pro-Government groups and sanctioned at the highest level since 2018, UN-appointed…

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A general view of participants attends 50th session of Human Rights Council. 13 June 2022.

Human Rights Council's 52nd session underway until 4 April. Watch live!

13 June 2022

Food rationing for Rohingya refugees a ‘matter of life and death’: rights expert

02 March 2023

WHO chief underscores need for ‘peace for health’ in landmark visit to northwest Syria

01 March 2023

Cindy McCain appointed next head of the UN World Food Programme

02 March 2023

Refugee agency appeals for $137 million to help displaced in Horn of Africa

28 February 2023

UN and partners appeal for $4.3 billion for aid operations in Yemen

27 February 2023

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