Yemen: UN envoy welcomes mass prisoner release, urges push for political solution to war

Yemen: UN envoy welcomes mass prisoner release, urges push for political solution to war

“Nearly 900 conflict-related detainees are being released by the parties in Yemen starting today, Friday, and over the course of three days,” the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen said in a statement. “This release operation comes at a time of hope for Yemen as a reminder that constructive dialogue and…

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The President's letter appears as a press release of Tehreek-e-Insaf: Prime Minister

The President’s letter appears as a press release of Tehreek-e-Insaf: Prime Minister

—File photo Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif termed the letter of President Dr. Arif Alvi as one-sided and anti-government and said in his reply letter that his letter does not reflect the constitutional position of the President, it appears to be a press release of Tehreek-e-Insaf. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif wrote a reply letter containing 5…

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Yemen: Fresh negotiations conclude with release of 887 prisoners

Yemen: Fresh negotiations conclude with release of 887 prisoners

“For hundreds of Yemeni families, today is a good day,” Special Envoy Hans Grundberg told reporters at a press conference in Switzerland. “Today, hundreds of Yemeni families can look forward to reuniting with their loved ones.” The Supervisory Committee on the Implementation of the Detainees’ Exchange Agreement concluded the latest round of talks with several…

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UN rights chief urges Belarus to promptly release political detainees

UN rights chief urges Belarus to promptly release political detainees

The report, covering the period between May 2020 and December 2022, draws on interviews with 207 victims and witnesses and an analysis of more than 2,500 items of evidence, including photographs, videos, medical, and court records. ‘Unacceptable picture of impunity’ “Our report paints an unacceptable picture of impunity and the near-total destruction of civic space…

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