Volker Türk
Tracked across 33 events · 1311 articles · First seen Jan 07, 2025 · Last active May 28, 2026
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The United Nations, through its High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk and Secretary-General António Guterres, has raised alarm over the escalating attacks on journalists globally, ahead of World Press Freedom Day. Volker Türk warned…
Impact: Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, is a key figure in this event, issuing warnings about the deteriorating safety of journalists globally and highlighting specific regions and types of threats.
May 01, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Impact: Volker Türk, the UN rights chief, made the landmark declaration accusing Israel of an 'apartheid system' in the West Bank, highlighting the severe racial discrimination and segregation.
Jan 07, 2026 · 8 articles
International
The United Nations human rights chief, Volker Türk, has demanded independent investigations into reports of separate air attacks by Nigerian and Chadian forces in northern Nigeria that allegedly killed over 100 civilians. On May 10,…
Impact: Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, expressed shock and sadness over the reports of civilian deaths and called for investigations.
May 13, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Impact: Volker Türk, the United Nations human rights chief, warned that deaths from starvation in Gaza Strip could amount to a war crime.
Aug 22, 2025 · 13 articles
Domestic
Impact: Volker Türk, the UN rights chief, urged Israel to repeal the death penalty law, citing inconsistencies with international legal obligations.
Mar 30, 2026 · 57 articles
International
Impact: Volker Türk, UN rights chief, expressed alarm over the increase in drone warfare and external powers providing weapons in Sudan.
Apr 15, 2026 · 26 articles
International
Impact: Volker Türk, United Nations high commissioner for human rights, highlighted the horrors of the violence in Haiti and called for international support and a halt to deportations.
Jan 07, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Volker Türk, the human rights chief at the United Nations, warned that the military strikes were 'unacceptable' and called for their immediate cessation.
Nov 02, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Volker Türk, the UN human rights chief, condemned the airstrike and called for an investigation, suggesting it may constitute a war crime.
Dec 11, 2025 · 11 articles
International
Impact: Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, condemned the scale of killing and destruction in Lebanon.
Apr 09, 2026 · 7 articles
International
The event describes an escalating geopolitical conflict between the United States and Iran, initiated by US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Iran has responded by closing the Strait of Hormuz, a vital sea channel, disrupting 20% of…
Impact: Volker Türk, the UN human rights chief, reported that Iran has executed at least 21 people and arrested over 4,000 on national security charges since the war began.
Apr 30, 2026 · 52 articles
International
A Nigerian military airstrike on Tumfa market in Zamfara State on Sunday reportedly killed at least 100 civilians, including women and girls, according to Amnesty International. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement confirmed…
Impact: Volker Türk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, condemned the airstrike and expressed shock at the civilian casualties.
May 12, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Impact: Volker Türk, the U.N. high commissioner for human rights, deplored the rhetoric used by all parties, including the threats to annihilate a whole civilization.
Apr 05, 2026 · 42 articles
International
Impact: Volker Türk, UN Human Rights Chief, described the scale of killing and destruction in Lebanon as horrific and defying belief, especially after a ceasefire agreement with Iran.
Apr 08, 2026 · 70 articles
International
Impact: Volker Türk, the UN high commissioner for human rights, deplored the rhetoric used by all parties, including threats to annihilate a civilization and target civilian infrastructure.
Apr 07, 2026 · 165 articles
International
Impact: As UN rights chief, Volker Türk called the scale of killing in Lebanon 'horrific', drawing international attention to the humanitarian impact of the conflict.
Apr 08, 2026 · 28 articles
International
Impact: Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, has deplored the rhetoric used by all parties, including threats to annihilate a whole civilization.
Apr 04, 2026 · 138 articles
International
Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has issued defiant statements vowing to protect Iran's nuclear and missile capabilities, escalating tensions with the United States. This comes amidst a US Navy blockade on Iran's oil industry and…
Impact: Volker Türk, the UN Human Rights Chief, reported that at least 21 people have been executed in Iran since the start of the war.
Apr 30, 2026 · 55 articles
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