Southern Sudan, the youngest nation in the world, gained independence in 2011. years, but soon went down into a brutal civil war. The Peace Agreement for 2018 was held together, but now threatened to completely unwrap between the president and his vice-presidential rival.
Regional pressure
In recent weeks, the quartet watched the air and countries of attacks that led to loss of life, destruction of homes and displacement of civilians. Humanitarian buildings are also focused, while hate speech and ethnic tensions are on the rise.
The quartet welcomed the recent joint visit to the African Union and Igado in the southern Sudan as a sign of regional peace support. He was also invited to all parties to cooperate with the monitors of the truce who investigate recent violence.
The leaders of the southern Sudan must be obliged to inclusive dialogue, the release of political detainees and renewed efforts to perform a peace business, the square is highlighted.
Return to war would betray the people of the people in peace and stability, they warned. Only a political solution can provide free and fair choices at the end of the current transition period.
The UN head calls the EU not to weaken the scientific law on corporate responsibility
UN Head of Human Rights Volker Türk called on the European Union to protect the key law that maintains large companies responsible for human rights and the harm of the environment.
EU EU (CSDDD) directives (CSDD), adopted last year, the requirements of identification and dealing with negative impact on their activities can have on humans or planets.
But the changes are now being discussed in Brussels, as part of a broader reform package, could weaken the law, Mr. Türk warned Wednesday.
“CSDDD, far more census business and human rights initiatives and human rights, which are rightly welcomed by company, policy makers, civil society and national human rights institutions,” said.
“A large number of companies have already taken steps to ensure that they comply with it.”
Detailed overview
UN Office for Human Rights, OhchrHe has published a detailed overview of the EU proposal, indicates ways in which this revolutionary directive could disrupt.
Mr. Türk called on legislators to keep the law in accordance with global standards, such as UN Leading Principles on Business and Human Rights.
“While some simplify … It could be favorable, it would be counterproductive to draw with its harmonization with international standards,” he said.
April’s deadliest month for civilians in Ukraine since September
April was the deadliest month for civilians in Ukraine from 2024. September, with at least 209 people killed and 1,146 injured, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (Hrmmu) reported on Wednesday.
In his monthly update, the mission said that 97 percent of the victims happened in the areas that controls Ukraine, with nearly polon caused by rocket and loitar ammunition attacks Russian forces.
“Kryvyi Rih, Sumy, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, Kiv and Kharkov, all endured the referee attacks,” Danielle Bell said, Chief Hrmm. “The sharp increase in victims was mainly due to the intensified use of ballistic missiles in larger cities.”
Among the deadliest incidents:
- On 4. April, rocket strike at Kryvyi Rih killed 20 civilians and injured 63.
- On Palm Sunday (13 April), two missiles hit Sumy, killing at least 31 and injuries 105.
- April of April on Kiev killed 11 and injured 81.
Children are particularly affected. At least 19 were killed 78 injured in April – the highest monthly total of 2022. Years.
The wave of attack continued in May, with cities, including Kharkov, Odes and Kiev, are under fire.
UN experts raise the alarm over the small suspension of political parties
Independent UN Human Rights Experts strongly criticized Mali military authorities for the suspension of all political parties and activities, Calling the move a clear violation of basic rights.
Detention Center in Bamakoj, Mali. (File)
The decision was announced 7. May through state television, stop political activity “until further notice.” Junta, who took power by following the 2020. And 2021, said that the suspension was needed to maintain public order.
Three human rights experts who have been appointed in the UN described it as a direct violation of human rights and called for the immediate abolition of the order.
They also called on the National Transition Council to reduce the account introduced on 30. April, which has abolished legislation that political parties operate.
“If entered into law, the account for 30. April invests the small opposite obligations for human rights, especially the freedom of association and expression,” experts emphasized. “
Protests
In response to the account for 30. April, the opposition parties organized a pro-democratic gathering in the capital Bamako 3. Maya who pulled hundreds of demonstrators. The parties allegedly demanded the timeline for the completion of military rule and return to the Constitutional Order.
Another protest is planned for Friday to oppose the Regulation against political parties.
Experts said that the Malian authorities must work in combating “the current climate of combating civil spaces.”
“The right to a peaceful assembly is essential for the health of the picturesque political community,” experts said. “Malian transitional authorities must rupture it and refrain from intimidation and repression that risk physical integrity and the rights of demonstrators.”
Special reporters and independent experts are appointed on the basis of Geneva Human Rights Council. They serve in its individual capacity, regardless of the UN and National Government Systems. They are not UN staff and do not draw a salary
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