Italy sea rescue law could put more migrant lives at risk: UN rights chief

PNP DeskFebruary 16, 2023September 10, 202404 mins

“More people in distress will be made to suffer and more lives risk being lost because timely help is not available, if this law is passed,” he said in a statement. Mr. Türk expressed his serious concerns a day after the Italian Parliament approved legislation that imposes stricter requirements on humanitarian ships which are attempting…

Iraq protests: ‘De-escalate’ urges UN chief, rise above differences

PNP DeskJuly 31, 2022September 19, 202402 mins

In a statement issued late Saturday night, the UN chief appealed to all relevant actors “to take immediate steps to de-escalate the situation, avoid any further violence, and ensure the protection of peaceful protesters and State institutions”. Freedom of expression and peaceful assembly are fundamental rights – UN chief For the second time in a week,…