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Gaza war | UN human rights body calls for halt to shipments of weapons to Israel as concerns mount

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A view of the screen showing the result of a vote on a resolution regarding the Israeli military campaign in Gaza, during the 55th session of the Human Rights Council, at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, on April 5, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP The United Nations’ (UN) top human…

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Rape and sexual violence in Sudan’s ongoing conflict may amount to war crimes, a new UN report says

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The report found that at least 118 people had been subjected to sexual violence, including rape — with many of the assaults committed by members of the paramilitary forces, in homes and on the streets. File image for representation. | Photo Credit: REUTERS The UN human rights office said in a new report on Friday…

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