UN rights chief laments 'shift in direction' in United States
The U.N. human rights chief has expressed concern about a “fundamental shift in direction” taking place in the United States when it comes to human rights
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UN human rights chief ‘deeply worried by fundamental shift’ in US
Volker Türk alarmed at growing power of ‘unelected tech oligarchs’ and warns gender equality is being rolled back. The UN human rights chief has warned of a “fundamental shift” in the US and ...The Guardian - 3h -
UN chief Guterres says human rights are being suffocated by autocrats and warmongers
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres says human rights are being “suffocated” around the worldABC News - Feb. 24 -
Nicaraguan government is cementing total control of the state and violating rights, UN experts warn
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German voters shift to the right in Sunday’s elections
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Human rights expert accuses UN peacekeepers of violations in Central Africa Republic
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Polls point to Germany's looming election bringing a shift to the right
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Arab states and UN condemn Gaza aid blockade by Israel
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Manchester United crash out of FA Cup in penalty shootout loss to Fulham as focus shifts to Europa League
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This country is the No. 1 solo travel destination for 2025—it's not the United States
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