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UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) is “concerned at allegations in Zimbabwe, which suggest that the authorities may be using the COVID-19 pandemic as a pretext to clamp down on freedom of expression and freedom of peaceful assembly and association,” said the Office’s spokesperson, Liz Throssell Friday in Geneva. UNTV CH

A spokesperson for the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said, “amid continuing tensions in Mali, where there has been a series of anti-government protests in recent weeks, we urge the authorities to ensure that security forces refrain from resorting to unnecessary or excessive force in policing demonstrations or otherwise interacting with protesters.” OHCHR

“The shocking murder” of Iraqi leading researcher and security analyst Hisham Al-Hushami “has brought into sharp relief the risks faced by people who dare to challenge powerful militias in Iraq,” said today the UN Human Rights Office. UNTV CH

Integrating human rights into peace operations brings missions closer to people, advances inclusive development, High Commissioner tells Security Council.

Briefing Security Council, Afghanistan mission head expresses optimism government, Taliban will enter talks, concern over impact of COVID-19 on mandate.

COVID-19 potentially greatest threat to South Sudan’s already fragile health system, Special Representative warns Security Council.

Briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Securing justice for past crimes in Darfur must remain Sudan’s priority, International Criminal Court Prosecutor tells Security Council.

ICC Chief Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda told the Security Council that the transfer of Ali Kushayb to the Court is a “pivotal development in the Darfur situation, especially for those victims who have waited so long for justice.” UNIFEED