UN, Syria and Türk

UN human rights chief calls for lifting Western sanctions on Syria as country rebuilds after Assad
The United Nations human rights chief has called for the lifting of Western sanctions imposed on Syria over its yearslong civil war, now that former leader Bashar Assad has been ousted and sent into exile.
Türk arrives in Syria to become 1st UN rights chief to visit country
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk made history on Tuesday by becoming the first U.N. rights chief to visit Syria, arriving
UN High Commissioner For Human Rights Volker Türk Statement At The End Of His Mission To Syria
During the visit, I met the leader of the caretaker authorities, Ahmad Al-Sharaa. He acknowledged and assured me of the importance of respect for human rights for all Syrians, and all different components of Syrian society, as well as the pursuit of healing, trust building and social cohesion, and the reform of institutions.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk visits Damascus’ Sednaya prison
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has visited the notorious Sednaya prison outside Damascus.
UN Rights Chief Urges Reconciliation Process in First Syria Visit
U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk called on Wednesday for a Syrian national reconciliation process to ensure justice for crimes committed over the past five decades of iron-fisted rule by the Assad family.
UN rights chief calls for sanctions relief during first Syria visit
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, called for sanctions on Syria to be 'reconsidered' on Wednesday (January 15) during his first ever visit to the country. Could AI-assisted program help badminton players with training?
UN’s Volker Turk meets with Syria’s al-Sharaa, visits Sednaya prison
Volker Turk has become the first UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to visit Syria, where he met with the country’s de facto leader.
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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk visits Damascus UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk visits Damascus and hold a news conference on the first ever visit of the global body's rights chief to the country.
U.N. rights chief: Atrocities committed in Syria beyond belief
U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said the extent of atrocities committed in Syria is hard to believe and ...
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‘Human rights defenders are key to conflict resolution,’ says Türk
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk highlighted the critical role of human rights defenders in today's ...
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Leaders around globe laud Gaza cease-fire deal, urge immediate aid
Global leaders welcomed the Israel-Hamas cease-fire and hostage-prisoner exchange deal, calling for its adherence and swift ...
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Syria: UN: Transitional justice is crucial for accountability in Syria
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, said Wednesday that transitional justice is “crucial” to hold accountable those responsible for human rights violations in Syria after the fall ...
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Call to Lift Sanctions on Post-Assad Syria
Volker Türk, the United Nations human rights chief, urges the lifting of Western sanctions on Syria following Bashar Assad's ousting. Türk emphasizes the importance of transitional justice and human ...
Gang violence in Haiti at record levels amid criticisms US has no 'clear strategy'
Gang violence in Haiti has led to the displacement of more than 700,000 people, forcing them to flee their homes for safety.
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UN rights chief condemns Meta termination of fact-checking programs
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Friday criticized social media company Meta's decision to end ...
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It’s not censorship to stop hateful online content, insists UN rights chief
Allowing hate speech and harmful content online has real world consequences. Regulating this content is not ...
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Sednaya Prison: A Haunting Legacy of Assad's Brutality, Says UN Official
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk visited the notorious Sednaya prison near Damascus, describing it as ...