The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold an urgent debate on Wednesday over Iran’s reported attacks on Gulf countries, following a request led by Bahrain on behalf of the Gulf Cooperation Council and Jordan.

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.

Elnur Mammadov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, addressed the high-level segment of the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva from February 23–25, 2026.

Azerbaijan and Armenia have discussed possible confidence-building measures within the framework of international organizations and multilateral platforms.

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.

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.

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

The UN Human Rights Committee has urged France to prosecute those responsible for using excessive force against protesters in New Caledonia and to compensate the victims of such actions by French authorities.