Tag: United Nation Security Council
UN assembly suspends Russia from top human rights body
The United Nations General Assembly voted to remove Russia from the Human Rights Council following accusations of severe human rights violations during the Ukraine conflict, marking a significant diplomatic rebuke against a UN Security Council permanent member.
UN to vote on suspending Russia from the rights council.
The United Nations will vote on suspending Russia from the Human Rights Council following the discovery of civilian casualties in Bucha, near Kyiv, sparking international condemnation and calls for accountability.
Mariupol’s dead put at 5,000 as Ukraine braces in the east.
As the war in Ukraine intensifies, Mariupol's mayor reveals a staggering civilian death toll of more than 5,000. Ukrainian authorities continue documenting Russian war crimes around Kyiv, while the U.S. and Western allies prepare to impose additional sanctions against Moscow for alleged atrocities committed during the invasion.
The US hits Russia with ‘war crimes’ sanctions, Europe following.
The United States has launched a fresh wave of financial sanctions against Russia, focusing on President Vladimir Putin's family and blocking two major Russian banks. The move comes in response to alleged war crimes in Ukraine, with the UK and EU expected to follow suit in escalating economic pressure.
The US to seek Russia’s suspension from Human Rights Council.
The United States plans to seek Russia's suspension from the UN Human Rights Council after reports of potential war crimes in Ukraine. U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield cited evidence of violence against civilians in Bucha, near Kyiv, calling for Russia to be held accountable for its actions during the ongoing conflict.
