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February 27, 2026 Human rights

The UN Group of Independent Experts on the Situation of Human Rights in Belarus welcomed the release of political prisoners in the country over the past year. However, in a report presented on Friday report Experts have warned that the subsequent forced deportation of those released abroad is a serious violation of human rights.

While the release of politically motivated detainees is a positive step, the conditions of their release raise serious concerns, the report states. Forced expulsion and arbitrary deportation are a clear violation of international human rights standards, the experts clarify.

“We call on the Belarusian government to uphold its human rights obligations and immediately and unconditionally release all persons imprisoned on political grounds,” said Karinna Moskalenko, Chair of the Group of Independent Experts.

"The international community must ensure the protection of all Belarusian citizens, including those in exile, and initiate legal proceedings against those allegedly responsible," she added.

The report documents the state's strategy to suppress dissent, including arbitrary arrests and the routine use of torture and ill-treatment of detainees.

Experts are particularly concerned about the deaths of at least eight people held in detention facilities since May 2020. Some of these deaths could have been prevented if not for harsh detention conditions and the denial of adequate medical care, the report's authors say.

They also note that punitive measures are often applied to women and members of the LGBTQI community.

Experts report that Belarusian citizens cannot feel safe even after leaving the country. The report documents how government agencies persecute individuals in exile, using administrative procedures as a tool of pressure and effectively depriving them of legal status and security outside the country.

"This strategy became evident after the release of some prisoners in 2025," said Monika Platek, a member of the Group of Experts. According to her, the authorities forcibly returned them abroad and stripped them of their identity documents. The report also notes the forced deportation of foreign citizens after their release.

At least 1,131 people in Belarus are reportedly still being held on politically motivated charges.

Experts note that those responsible for human rights violations are not held accountable, and in a "culture of impunity," violations continue.

They call on the international community to take decisive measures to ensure international protection for Belarusians in exile. Furthermore, the experts recommend initiating legal proceedings against those responsible under universal and extraterritorial jurisdiction.

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February 27, 2026 Peace and security

South Sudan's political and military leadership is deliberately violating the 2018 updated peace agreements, thereby pushing the country toward full-scale war. This was the warning of the UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan, which presented its new report on Friday.

The Commission stated that government forces in South Sudan are committing extrajudicial killings, indiscriminate airstrikes against homes and medical facilities, and the abduction and forced recruitment of adolescents. These actions, Commission Chairperson Yasmin Sooka emphasized, may constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity.

The investigation covers events since 2025 and identifies "disturbing new trends." According to the Commission, armed groups affiliated with the country's ruling party are primarily responsible for attacks, often targeting communities and individuals considered political opponents by the authorities.

The position of the UN Human Rights Chief

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, for his part, warned on Friday of a rapidly deteriorating situation in South Sudan. Volker Türk called the events in that country "one of the world's forgotten crises" and stated that the human rights early warning system is "flashing red."

According to Türk, the country is at a dangerous juncture: escalating violence is occurring amid growing uncertainty about the country's political future. Over the past three months, government and opposition forces, along with their allied armed groups, have attacked residential areas in seven states. In northern Jonglei State alone, more than 280,000 people were forced to flee after homes, schools, and health facilities came under fire.

In January, the situation worsened: the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) documented the deaths of 189 civilians, and the overall number of violations increased by 45 percent compared to December.

Attacks on civilians

Türk reported a sharp increase in indiscriminate attacks, including airstrikes, targeted killings, kidnappings, and conflict-related sexual violence. He emphasized that such actions raise serious questions under international law.

Turk was particularly outraged by a recent incident in Ayod County, Jonglei State, where, according to eyewitnesses, government forces and allied armed forces gathered villagers in one place and then opened fire on the crowd, killing 21 unarmed people, including women and children.

"Military discipline appears to have collapsed," Turk said, noting that both government and opposition forces are demonstrating "almost complete disregard for the protection of civilians."

Rising numbers of murders, kidnappings and sexual violence

Amid the escalation in 2025, the death toll and injuries in South Sudan rose by 40 percent, exceeding 5,100. Among the dead were two UN staff members.

OHCHR documented more than 250 cases of sexual violence against women and girls, as well as 550 abductions of civilians committed by armed groups.

Hate speech and pressure on civic space

Türk warned of a rise in hate speech and calls for violence against entire communities. In one audio recording, verified by a UN mission, a high-ranking military officer calls for "no one to be spared" and for the destruction of civilian property.

At the same time, pressure on civil society is intensifying: South Sudan's National Security Service censors the media, monitors activists and journalists, and intimidates human rights defenders. Over the past year, 27 cases of intimidation and arbitrary arrests have been documented, affecting 62 people, including 28 women.

Türk recalled that open civic space is a key condition for the constitutional process, transitional justice, and the holding of free and inclusive elections.

The need for accountability and reform

The High Commissioner emphasized that peace is impossible without accountability for serious violations. He welcomed the government's steps to establish a "Truth, Reconciliation, and Healing Commission" and a body responsible for compensation and reparations, but noted that these structures must now be transformed into truly functioning institutions.

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February 27, 2026 Human rights

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned that the international order is at a dangerous juncture: conflicts are on the rise and threats to human rights are expanding, from wars and authoritarianism to the climate crisis and uncontrolled technological development. Addressing the 61st session of the Human Rights Council, he stated, "The world has turned upside down—we are all feeling it."

According to him, the struggle for power – over territory, resources and technology – should not become an end in itself.

"If you ask people around the world what they want from their governments, the answers will be the same: peace, security, a decent standard of living. In short, people demand their rights," said the UN's top human rights defender.

The world is becoming more dangerous

Türk noted a worrying trend: since 2010, the number of armed conflicts has almost doubled to around 60, and the scale of attacks on civilians has increased by almost a third.

He emphasized that the use of force is becoming the norm, while political leaders are failing to take the necessary steps to prevent it. At the same time, he said, international institutions—including the UN, the International Court of Justice, the International Criminal Court, and the mechanisms of the Human Rights Council—are under attack.

Nuclear danger

The High Commissioner expressed particular concern about the lack of restrictions on major nuclear arsenals.

"I am deeply concerned that there are currently no legally binding limits on the two largest nuclear arsenals in the world – those of the Russian Federation and the United States," he said, calling on the countries to conclude a new agreement.

Crises and violations of international law

Turk listed a number of situations that cause serious concern. In Sudan, the conflicting parties are attacking residential areas and humanitarian convoys. The attacks continue. attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure by the Russian Federation, leaving people without heat and water. In the occupied Palestinian territory the Palestinians' right to self-determination is being violatedCivilians in Myanmar, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Lebanon, Syria, and other countries are suffering from violence. And in Yemen, UN and other agency staff remain arbitrarily detained.

The High Commissioner stressed: “Ignoring crimes only fuels further bloodshed.”

Authoritarian tendencies

In many countries, Türk noted, authorities use similar methods, including criminalizing criticism of the government, restricting the media, pressuring civil society, undermining judicial independence, and using women and minorities as scapegoats.

Similar trends are observed in various regions of the world, from the Sahel to Latin America.

The UN's top human rights official, in particular, expressed concern about the situation in Iran following the brutal suppression of protests.

"The authorities of Belarus, Egypt, India, the Russian Federation, Tunisia, Turkey, and other countries continue to persecute civil society activists under anti-terrorism legislation," he added.

Growing hatred and discrimination

Türk warned of rising anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, racism, and hatred of migrants. He also noted ongoing discrimination against indigenous peoples and increasing attacks on LGBTIQ rights defenders.

Of particular concern are the systemic violations of the rights of women and girls.

In Afghanistan, he said, “the system of segregation imposed on women, reminiscent of apartheid – based not on race, but on gender."

He stressed that violence against women is a global emergency.

New threats

Türk also noted that economic systems exacerbate inequality: "Last year, billionaires accumulated enough wealth to eliminate extreme poverty 26 times over."

He expressed concern about the impact of sanctions on the Cuban population.

The climate crisis and technological developments also directly impact human rights.

“I often wonder how future generations will judge our leaders’ actions – or their fatal inaction – on the climate crisis. The International Court of Justice has clearly outlined a legal obligation “We need to act urgently and thoughtfully,” the High Commissioner said.

Speaking about artificial intelligence, Türk noted its enormous potential, as well as the risks associated with it – from increasing inequality to its use for military purposes.

Necessary steps

The High Commissioner stated the need to ban arms supplies in situations where there is a risk of violations of international law, as well as to combat the spread of hate speech.

In closing, he emphasized that human rights are a tool against feelings of powerlessness and announced plans to launch a Global Alliance for Human Rights in the coming weeks to unite efforts for a more just world.

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February 27, 2026 Healthcare

Denmark became the first European Union country to confirm the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Friday.

According to the organization, Denmark achieved all necessary indicators in 2021–2024, including low infection rates and high coverage of antenatal testing and treatment of pregnant women.

“This achievement demonstrates that with strong political commitment and sustained investment in primary health care and comprehensive maternal and child health services, countries can protect every pregnant woman and newborn from these diseases,” said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General.

Eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis means that the country tests and treats at least 95 percent of pregnant women, and the number of new infections among infants does not exceed 50 per 100,000 births annually.

“Denmark’s success as the first European Union country to reach this important public health milestone demonstrates the strength of its maternal health system and its commitment to ensuring every pregnant woman gets the care she needs,” said Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe.

The organization notes that the elimination of HIV and syphilis transmission is the result of decades of work by medical professionals and the development of the healthcare system. Strengthening the data system and laboratory capacity played a significant role.

Denmark joins the list of 20 countries and territories that have either eliminated mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, or hepatitis B or have received WHO certification that they are on track to achieve elimination. These include Armenia, Belarus, and Moldova.

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February 26, 2026 UN

The main news of the day at the UN and around the world: human rights violations in Gaza and the West Bank, new attacks on the population and infrastructure of Ukraine, "genocidal" violence in Sudan, and US First Lady Melania Trump's presidency of the UN Security Council.

Gaza and the West Bank

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk presented to the Human Rights Council A report on the Occupied Palestinian Territory covering the period from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025, he said, reveals serious violations by both Israel and Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups. While the ceasefire in Gaza on October 11, 2025, brought some relief, it did not lead to sustainable protection for civilians, Türk stated. He also expressed grave concern about Israel's efforts to expand its control in the West Bank.

Strikes against Ukraine

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reports that last night, as a result of a large-scale drone and missile strike, as well as fighting throughout Ukraine, civilians were killed and wounded, with homes and infrastructure damaged. At a briefing in New York, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric stated that the Organization condemns attacks by Russian armed forces on civilians and infrastructure. He also reported that, according to local authorities and UN partners, nearly 7,000 people were evacuated from frontline areas in eastern Ukraine last month.

Violence in Sudan

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned today of a catastrophic situation in Sudan. He presented his new report to the Human Rights Council, documenting egregious cases of violence, including massacres and rape. Meanwhile, Mohamed Chande Othman, Chairman of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission to Sudan, reminded the Council of expert findings that the actions of the Rapid Intervention Force during the capture of El Fasher bore "signs of genocide" against the non-Arab Zaghawa and Fur communities.

Melania Trump at the UN Security Council

First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump, will preside over a meeting of the UN Security Council on Monday, March 2, following the United States' month-long presidency. The meeting will focus on children, technology, and education in conflict. Responding to a reporter's question, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric confirmed today that this will be the first time a First Lady or First Gentleman has presided over a Security Council meeting. During the meeting, UN Under-Secretary for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo will deliver a briefing on behalf of the Secretary-General.

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February 26, 2026 Human rights

"The situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory is a man-made disaster," UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said Thursday. He presented a report to the Human Rights Council covering the period from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025.

The document, according to Türk, demonstrates serious violations by both Israel and Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups.

Large-scale losses among civilians

Data collected by the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) points to the systemic nature of violations. According to the report, more than 25,500 Palestinians, including entire families, were killed in Gaza during the reporting period, and more than 68,800 were injured. Among the dead were Palestinian journalists. The UN Office confirmed that 292 media workers have been killed in Israeli operations since October 7, 2023.

In August 2025, a mass famine was declared in Gaza. According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, at least 463 Palestinians, including 157 children, died of starvation.

“This was a direct result of Israel’s blocking of humanitarian aid and other deliberate actions,” the High Commissioner emphasized.

Israeli hostages

The UN human rights chief also stressed that Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups continued to hold hostages throughout 2025, in clear violation of international law.

Fifty-one people captured on October 7, 2023, were returned to their families. After their release, they recounted the ordeals they had endured, including sexual and gender-based violence, torture, beatings, and prolonged detention in underground facilities.

West Bank: Increased violence and displacement

In the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, Israeli forces continued to use force. Operation Iron Wall, launched in January 2025, led to the forced displacement of 32,000 people.

At the same time, Palestinian security forces frequently used excessive or disproportionate force, resulting in the deaths of at least eight Palestinians. More than 300 people were arbitrarily detained and subjected to ill-treatment.

The truce did not bring real peace.

While the ceasefire of October 11, 2025 brought some relief, it did not lead to sustainable protection of the civilian population, Turk said.

According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip have killed more than 600 Palestinians and injured over 1,600 since the ceasefire took effect. Meanwhile, the UN Human Rights Office has documented at least 80 cases of killings of Palestinians by Hamas, primarily during extrajudicial executions and clashes with rival factions.

In addition, at least 11 children have died of hypothermia in Gaza since the ceasefire came into effect.

Violations of international law

The High Commissioner expressed regret over Israel's decision to suspend the activities of approximately 37 humanitarian organizations in the Gaza Strip. He also condemned the ban on the operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and the demolition of its facilities in East Jerusalem, calling these steps a violation of international law.

Turk expressed serious concern about Israel's continued moves to expand its control over Palestinian territories, which could be "aimed at constant change in the demographic structure in Gaza and the West Bank, raising fears of ethnic cleansing."

He also criticised measures against international mechanisms, including sanctions against representatives of the International Criminal Court and the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Francesca Albanese.

Albanese, who is not a UN employee but acts in her personal capacity under a mandate from the Human Rights Council, spoke today in Geneva alongside other independent experts. They condemned attempts to undermine their work.

Attacks on independent experts are "unacceptable"

Speaking to reporters, Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan Richard Bennett rejected calls for Albanese to resign after videos were published online distorting her remarks about Israel.

Last July, it was added to the US sanctions list. Previously, starting in February of last year, measures were imposed on judges and prosecutors of the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Bennett stressed that states "may strongly disagree and have every right to express that disagreement in a strong manner," but that deliberate distortion of statements and "attacks" on independent experts are unacceptable.

"International sanctions are intended for human rights violators and criminals, not for human rights defenders," he said.

Special Rapporteurs and other independent human rights experts are not UN staff and do not receive remuneration for their work. Human rights—along with peace, security, and development—are one of the fundamental pillars of the United Nations.

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February 26, 2026 Peace and security

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports that last night, large-scale drone and missile strikes, as well as fighting on the front lines across Ukraine, killed and wounded civilians, damaged homes and critical infrastructure.

At a briefing in New York, UN Press Secretary Stéphane Dujarric stated that the UN condemns attacks by Russian armed forces on civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.

"Such attacks, wherever they occur, violate international humanitarian law, are unacceptable and unjustifiable and must stop immediately," he said.

The UKGV clarified that in the Odesa region, approximately 40,000 families were left without electricity, and in the Poltava region, damage to gas facilities led to power outages affecting approximately 20,000 families and businesses.

Ukraine's Ministry of Energy also reported power outages in several eastern and southern regions of the country.

"Our humanitarian partners on the ground provided materials to carry out basic repairs and also provided first aid to those affected," Dujarric said.

He also said that, according to authorities and Ukrainian UN partners, nearly 7,000 people were evacuated from frontline areas in eastern Ukraine last month.

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February 26, 2026 Healthcare

Today, the WHO Regional Office for Europe published new fact sheets on tobacco use, and the findings are grim. The WHO European Region, which includes 53 countries in Europe and Central Asia, will continue to have the highest tobacco use globally by 2030, with particularly alarming trends among women and young people.

The region has a strong foundation for tobacco control, but the nicotine-containing product market is rapidly expanding, and policy responses have not always kept pace.

“In the European Region, tobacco use already causes more than 1.1 million deaths from noncommunicable diseases each year, and unless we can step up our efforts, we will remain the region with the worst results in the world by 2030,” said WHO Regional Director for Europe Hans Kluge.

"We must change this course now: we must protect young people from nicotine addiction and stop the industry's attempts to interfere with health policy," he added.

Europe leads in smoking rates among teenage girls

The WHO European Region is the only region in the world expected to miss the global target of reducing tobacco use among women by 30 percent by 2025. According to the latest estimates, the number of women smoking will decrease by only 12 percent between 2010 and 2025.

More than 40 percent of the world's adult female smokers – 62 million – live in the European Region.

The highest prevalence of tobacco use among girls worldwide is observed among girls aged 13–15 years in the European Region.

A threat to the new generation

In Europe, approximately 4 million adolescents aged 13–15 use tobacco products. An even more alarming trend is observed with regard to e-cigarettes: the WHO European Region has the highest prevalence rate of e-cigarette use among adolescents in the world – 14.3 percent, with rates virtually equal among boys and girls.

"This is no accident—it's the result of the tobacco industry's targeted strategy to attract young people through flavors and sophisticated social media marketing. The experience of countries like Belgium, Denmark, and the Netherlands shows that this trend can be countered by regulating new products, banning flavors, and restricting advertising," Kluge said.

Existing measures are not sufficient

While most countries in the region have effective tobacco product monitoring systems and require large graphic health warnings on packaging, the WHO notes that implementation of other measures has been less successful.

Comprehensive laws banning smoking in all public places are in effect in only 18 of 53 countries. National smoking cessation services, with coverage for these services, exist in only 12 countries. A comprehensive ban on tobacco advertising and promotion is in effect in only 13 countries. In 19 countries, cigarette prices are lower today than they were in 2014.

Regulation of e-cigarettes and other emerging nicotine products remains fragmented, reducing the overall effectiveness of tobacco control measures.

WHO calls on countries to address these gaps by fulfilling their obligations under the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, strengthening enforcement measures, and ensuring that tobacco product controls cover new and emerging tobacco and nicotine products.

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February 26, 2026 International law

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk called on Thursday for political dialogue between Afghanistan and Pakistan amid border clashes and deadly airstrikes. He also condemned the tightening of "apartheid-like" decrees by the de facto Taliban authorities, which continue to severely infringe on the rights of women and girls.

"The situation requires urgent political dialogue, not further escalation of force," he said. There are reports of a sharp rise in civilian casualties during cross-border clashes with Pakistani forces, which are reportedly strike blows against armed groups hiding in Afghanistan.

According to the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), 70 civilians were killed and another 478 were injured in the country in the last three months of 2025. "This week, casualties were recorded again – 13 civilians were killed and several were injured as a result of Pakistani airstrikes," Türk noted.

Consequences of the decrees

Taliban regulations passed since the capture of Kabul in 2021 expand the list of crimes punishable by death and allow the use of physical violence against women and children in the home.

Criticism of the authorities is also criminalized. As a result, according to Türk, Afghanistan is practically burying the concept of human rights. "The system of segregation resembles apartheid – based not on race, but on gender," he said at a meeting of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.

De facto authorities have effectively criminalized the presence of women and girls in public lifeThey are prohibited from pursuing education beyond the primary level and from working in most fields. Discrimination affects access to healthcare, participation in public life, freedom of movement, and expression.

Strengthening control

The High Commissioner noted that "morality" laws are used to force men to grow beards and women to adhere to strict rules on wearing the hijab.

The so-called "Law for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice" is also used to restrict women's freedom of movement—they are forbidden from leaving the house without a male guardian. Music and images of living creatures are prohibited.

Since September 7 last year, the de facto authorities banned for female UN employees and other Afghan women to enter the Organization's premises throughout the country.

“These restrictions are unprecedented and deeply worrying,” Türk stressed, calling on the international community to increase pressure on the de facto authorities to comply with their international human rights obligations.

International efforts

Türk stressed that human rights violations have direct consequences for peace and security.

The desperate and rapidly deteriorating situation of the people of Afghanistan has long been a source of grave concern to the international community. In addition to the Human Rights Council, which provides a forum for the country's residents to express their views, the situation is regularly discussed in the UN Security Council, where sanctions and other measures, including monitoring, are applied.

The General Assembly also remains engaged in the Afghan agenda and adopts resolutions in support of the people of the country and the creation of a stable, secure and economically self-sufficient state free from terrorism, drug trafficking, transnational crime and corruption.

Arrest warrants

The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Taliban Supreme Leader Haibatullah Akhundzada and Supreme Court Chief Justice Abdul Hakim Haqqani.

The warrants state there are "reasonable grounds to believe" they are responsible for crimes against humanity – the persecution of women, girls and other individuals who do not conform to the Taliban's gender policies, as well as individuals perceived to be their allies.

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