UN human rights
UN Expert Condemns Imran Khan's Prison Conditions: Potential Human Rights Violations in Pakistan's Political Crisis
Dec 13, 2025 10:23 am CST
A UN human rights expert has warned Pakistan that former Prime Minister Imran Khan's detention conditions may constitute torture, citing prolonged solitary confinement, poor cell conditions, and inadequate medical care. The 72-year-old political figure has been held at Adiala Jail since September 2023, raising international concerns about human rights standards amid Pakistan's ongoing political turmoil.
UN Condemns Deadly Police Raids in Rio de Janeiro Favelas: 64 Lives Lost in Anti-Drug Operations
Oct 29, 2025 07:42 am CST
The UN human rights office has expressed horror over police raids in Rio de Janeiro that left 64 people dead, including four officers. Around 2,500 armed personnel targeted drug trafficking operations in northern favelas, prompting international concerns about excessive force in Brazil's marginalized communities and calls for thorough investigations into potential human rights violations.