The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights urged Sri Lankan authorities on Wednesday to take action against war criminals, emphasizing that those responsible for violations continue to evade justice and enjoy impunity.

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees issued a stark warning about the escalating humanitarian crisis in Sudan, stressing the urgent need for international attention, media coverage, and a boost in aid.

U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned on Friday that Sudanese civilians are in greater danger than ever, as ethnically motivated attacks and hate speech by the warring parties become "increasingly common," News.az reports citing Voice of America.

The UN's top human rights official stated on Tuesday that Iran had executed over 900 people in 2024, signaling a significant rise in executions, particularly among women.