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Human Rights Council

UN warns South Sudan at risk of ‘return to civil war’

The United Nations human rights chief has expressed deep concern over the worsening situation in South Sudan, urging immediate measures to prevent the country from returning full-scale civil war.

27 Feb 2026-17:04
Armenia, CoE discuss ways to boost Baku-Yerevan peace

Armenia’s Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan met with Michael O’Flaherty, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, on Tuesday to discuss cooperation in key areas within the framework of the Council of Europe.

03 Feb 2026-20:54
UN Human Rights Council membership reshuffled in uncompetitive 'election'

UN General Assembly Member States elected 14 members to the Human Rights Council, with seats allocated proportionally across the body's five official regional groups. Each regional group fielded exactly the number of candidates as there were available seats, making the vote a mere formality.

14 Oct 2025-22:28
UN rights council calls urgent debate on Israel’s strike on Qatar

The United Nations Human Rights Council announced on Monday that it will convene an urgent debate in Geneva on Tuesday regarding Israel’s September 9 strike that targeted Hamas leaders in Qatar, News.Az reports, citingReuters.

15 Sep 2025-14:48
UN vote to phase out fossil fuels tests climate commitments

08 Jul 2025-18:12
Azerbaijan again urges Armenia to share accurate information on landmines

Baku once again urged Yerevan to share accurate information on landmines massively planted by Armenia on the territory of Azerbaijan during the occupation.

05 Apr 2025-10:31
UN rights council urges Israel to 'prevent genocide' in Gaza amid offensive

On Wednesday, the UN Human Rights Council condemned Israel's renewed offensive in Gaza and called on the country to fulfill its duty to "prevent genocide" in the Palestinian territory.

02 Apr 2025-21:42
Baku welcomes UN working group’s rejection of Yerevan’s claims on Vardanyan’s case

Baku on Friday welcomed the UN working group’s rejection of Yerevan’s unfounded claims regarding the case of Ruben Vardanyan.

14 Mar 2025-09:56
Nicaragua announces its withdrawal from UN Human Rights Council

Nicaragua announced on Thursday that it is withdrawing from the UN Human Rights Council, following accusations from experts appointed by the organization that President Daniel Ortega's government is engaged in widespread repression.

28 Feb 2025-23:30
UN rights chief warns of escalating crisis in Sudan

On Thursday, the UN human rights chief highlighted the worsening crisis in Sudan, urging immediate international action to prevent further atrocities, famine, and mass displacement in the country.

27 Feb 2025-22:14