However, the humanitarian response has not been able to keep pace with needs due to ongoing restrictions imposed by the Israeli authorities, the UN aid coordination office OCHA said on Tuesday. This includes restrictions on the entry of supplies, such as new materials needed to maintain and repair sewage networks. Meanwhile, efforts are...
Yelena Milashina, who works for the independent investigative news service Novaya Gazeta, was travelling with Alexander Nemov when they were attacked on Monday morning on their way to covering the trial of Zarema Musaeva, the mother of exiled opposition activists who challenged the leader of the Chechen Republic, Ramzan Kadyrov....
Thulani Maseko, who was also a pro-democracy activist, was shot dead in his home in the city of Mbabane on Saturday. Mr. Türk issued a statement condemning his murder. ‘Stalwart of human rights’ “Thulani Maseko was a stalwart of human rights who, at great risk to himself, spoke up for...
