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- 1Monitor: Israel intentionally targets civilians in GazaβShafaq News..Monitor: Israel intentionally targets civilians in Gaza
The human rights group Monitor has accused Israel of deliberately targeting civilians in its military campaign in Gaza, according to a report carried by Shafaq News. The allegation adds to ongoing international scrutiny of civilian casualties in the territory and is likely to fuel debate over compliance with international humanitarian law.
- 2UN human rights system being hollowed out, report warnsββThe UN's human rights system is being hollowed out so it can be captured
A Geneva Solutions analysis argues that the United Nations' human rights machinery is being progressively weakened β through funding cuts, understaffing and political pressure β in ways that allow powerful states to capture and neutralise it. The piece warns that if the hollowing-out continues, the UN's ability to monitor abuses and hold governments accountable could be irreparably damaged.
- 3Pacific leaders urge Indonesia to open West Papua to UNβΌPacific leaders call on Indonesia to open West Papua to UN Human Rights Chief -
Pacific leaders are calling on Indonesia to allow the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights access to West Papua, where concerns persist over alleged abuses and restrictions on reporting. The appeal reflects growing regional pressure on Jakarta to permit independent monitoring in the restive province. Human rights groups have long sought international scrutiny of the situation there.