Islamic State selling, crucifying, burying children alive in Iraq – UN
(Reuters) – Islamic State militants are selling abducted Iraqi children at markets as sex slaves, and killing other youth, including…
At least 1,375 Iraqis killed in January, most of them civilians: U.N.
Members of the Kurdish security forces inspect the site of bomb attack in Kirkuk January 30, 2015. REUTERS/Ako Rasheed (Reuters)…
UN harshly criticises Turkey for deterioration of human rights
Middle East Online – GENEVA – Turkey faced harsh criticism Tuesday at a United Nations review of its rights record,…
UN OKs Measures Targeting North Korea, Iran, Syria
AP – The U.N. General Assembly on Thursday approved resolutions criticizing the human rights situations of North Korea, Iran and…
Greater resources needed for Iraqis ahead of harsh winter, UN, regional officials warn
With rainy season started, and winter on doorstep, UNHCR, together with partners, and support from Kuwait, hurries finishing construction of…
As winter closes in, UN launches humanitarian appeal for Iraqis in need
Displaced persons queue up to receive food supplies at a WFP distribution site in the Kasnazan area of Erbil Governorate,…