UN human rights monitors reported that at least 70 civilians have been killed across Ukraine since the start of May, with more than 500 injured. The figures were released on Wednesday and cover casualties reported nationwide. The source says waves of attacks have hit cities across the country. It does not name the attackers, specific locations, or individual incidents. The reporting frames the violence as an ongoing civilian casualty pattern rather than a single strike. Humanitarian workers were also said to be struggling to reach communities near the frontline. No additional operational details were provided on the access constraints, the... [Continue Reading]
The UN human rights office on Wednesday called on Israel to immediately release two members of the Global Sumud Flotilla detained in international waters. The office said the detention should end at once, and that the people involved were being held after an aid-related solidarity effort. The agency said solidarity with Palestinians and attempts to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza "is not a crime." Its statement directly addressed Israel and rejected the characterization of the flotilla activity as unlawful, while giving no additional details on the detention. The source does not identify the two detained members, the exact interception point,... [Continue Reading]