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world18 days ago•5 min saved

Sudan on the brink as RSF encircles El Obeid, UN warns of catastrophe

The UN’s top human rights official warns of an impending catastrophe as the Rapid Support Forces tighten a siege around El Obeid, Sudan, threatening a repeat of Darfur-era bloodshed. Civilians in and around the city face siege-like conditions, drone strikes and disrupted access to aid and essential services as fighting between the SAF and RSF continues; UN experts say patterns of attacks against civilians point to war crimes and call for urgent international action to prevent mass atrocities.

via Financial Times|

#el-obeid #rapid-support-forces #sudan

human-rights3 years ago•2 min saved

Global Outrage and Calls for Action After Quran Burnings

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has adopted a resolution condemning recent incidents of Quran burning, despite some countries expressing concerns about freedom of speech. The resolution was prompted by an "alarming rise" in acts of religious hatred, particularly the desecration of the Quran in some European and other countries. Pakistan and other nations called for action to combat incitement to religious hatred, while the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights emphasized the need to address hate speech through awareness, dialogue, education, and interfaith engagement. The debate highlighted the tension between free speech and religious freedom, with Sweden's government defending the right to freedom of expression while condemning the Quran burning as Islamophobic.

via DW (English)|

#blasphemy #freedom-of-speech #human-rights

international-relations3 years ago•1 min saved

Global Response to Quran Burning: UN Motion and Muslim States Demand Action

The United Nations Human Rights Council has passed a resolution on religious hatred and bigotry following a Quran-burning incident in Sweden. The motion was opposed by the United States and the European Union, who cited conflicts with their positions on human rights and freedom of expression. Pakistan and other Organisation of Islamic Cooperation countries secured an urgent debate at the UNHRC, expressing concerns over the incident. The resolution called on countries to impede the prevention and prosecution of acts and advocacy of religious hatred. The voting results showed a division among nations, with some supporting the resolution, some opposing it, and others abstaining.

via Al Jazeera English|

#freedom-of-expression #international-relations #quran-burning

human-rights3 years ago•2 min saved

Global Outrage Erupts Over Quran Burning as UN Grapples with Hate Speech

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) held an urgent meeting to discuss religious protection and speech rights following the rise in acts of religious hatred, particularly the desecration of the Holy Quran in some European and other countries. Pakistan and other nations condemned these acts as incitement to religious hatred and discrimination. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights emphasized the need to combat hate speech through awareness, dialogue, education, and interfaith engagement. He warned that hate speech, fueled by social media, is rising globally and damaging social cohesion. The debate raises questions about balancing free speech with religious freedom, with Sweden's government defending the right to freedom of expression while condemning the Quran burning incident. The UNHRC hopes to pass a resolution on Quran burning this week.

via DW (English)|

#freedom-of-speech #hate-speech #human-rights